In this episode of Capital Class, Adam Giery sits down with Skip Hansen. They explore the pressing issues facing the education system and the innovative solutions that Lifelong Learning and Learn4Life are implementing to make a difference. The conversation spans challenges pregnant teens face in school to providing industry connections and skills training for 18-year-old adults seeking jobs. Lifelong Learning is revolutionizing education by focusing on individual needs and creating opportunities for success.

Join us as we discuss the impact of AI on jobs, the crucial need for trade skills in our evolving workforce, and how Lifelong Learning and Learn4Life are positively impacting communities through their unique approach to education.

Timestamps

[00:00:55] How education can adapt to support diverse student needs.

[00:05:13] Young man gets a job, and can't attend school.

[00:09:52] Connecting kids to jobs through training.

[00:12:15] School boards need more business-oriented thinking. Inner city districts need more innovation for job preparation.

[00:14:36] Homelessness is linked to a lack of education and COVID-related gaps.

[00:18:24] AI threatens tech sector jobs, but not the trades

[00:21:09] The journey of scaling a niche business to serve kids.

[00:24:33] How a high school diploma changed a dad’s life.

[00:28:23] Expansion success with trained staff and support

[00:33:57] Dream: Major business owner sponsors school placement.

[00:35:30] Private-public school partnership: School 2.0 of the future.

[00:39:11] Education needs to change and schools must adapt and diversify.

Connect with Skip Hansen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-hansen/

Website: https://llac.org/

Produced by Old Soul