The Power of Career Education

Career Education Report

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Darnell Epps, Founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, joins host Jason Altmire to share his remarkable journey from growing up in Brooklyn’s housing projects to graduating from both Yale Law School and Lincoln Tech. Together, they explore how job-focused education can bridge the skills gap, connect workers to in-demand careers, and uplift communities. Epps also reflects on the policy barriers that prevent greater access to career schools and discusses his mission to create workforce solutions through Thurgood Industries.

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Is Every Degree Worth the Investment? 23:02

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With 25% of bachelor’s degrees and a staggering 43% of master’s degrees showing negative return on investment (ROI), too many students are taking on student debt that outweighs the earning potential of their degree. Dr. Preston Cooper , a senior fellow at AEI, joins host Jason Altmire to break down his research on ROI in higher education. They discuss how tuition costs, low completion rates, and poor labor market outcomes create a ROI crisis in higher ed — and why taxpayers are unknowingly funding failing programs. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.…

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Unlocking Opportunity for the “New Majority Learner” 23:37

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As more students seek flexible and affordable education options, short-term Pell is emerging as a vital tool for creating equitable access to high-quality programs designed to meet evolving workforce needs. Kevin Stump , Vice President of Impact at the Education Design Lab, joins host Jason Altmire to share insights on this bipartisan initiative and its potential for transforming higher education. He also breaks down the Education Design Lab’s micro-pathways and explains why these stackable, credit-bearing credentials are key to lifelong learning and upward mobility. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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The Power of Career Education 22:09

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Darnell Epps , Founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries , joins host Jason Altmire to share his remarkable journey from growing up in Brooklyn’s housing projects to graduating from both Yale Law School and Lincoln Tech. Together, they explore how job-focused education can bridge the skills gap, connect workers to in-demand careers, and uplift communities. Epps also reflects on the policy barriers that prevent greater access to career schools and discusses his mission to create workforce solutions through Thurgood Industries.…

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What’s Next for Higher Education in 2025? 27:12

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As 2025 ushers in a new presidential administration and potential shifts in higher education policy, host Jason Altmire sits down with Jon Fansmith , Senior Vice President of Government Relations and National Engagement with the American Council on Education. Together, they unpack the challenges of representing a diverse and sometimes conflicting range of interests in the higher ed community. Fansmith also offers thought-provoking insights on how data-driven accountability standards—focused on program success over institutional type—can pave the way for a fairer and more impactful higher education system. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.…

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How Students Can Transform Arguments Into Understanding 23:06

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In an increasingly polarized and misinformed world, the ability to think critically and debate thoughtfully is more important than ever. Aidan Kestigian , Vice President of ThinkerAnalytix , shares how college students can sharpen these essential debating skills without creating a combative environment. She encourages the use of tools like argument mapping – a powerful teaching method that allows a group to visualize their arguments in a way that allows students to discuss the topic more neutrally. Join host Jason Altmire to see how people can argue better and how to deal with misinformation in a debate. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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How Gainful Employment Impacts Underserved Communities 21:29

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The gainful employment regulations put in place by President Biden will have a devastating impact on many schools and students. Low-income and underserved communities will be hardest hit, especially those with workforce shortages and large populations of women and minority students. Join CECU’s Jason Altmire and guests Josh Vasquez and Felida Villarreal as they discuss the real-world impact the gainful employment regulations will have on the communities most in need.…

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Shaping the Classroom of Tomorrow with AI 22:37

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As AI continues to evolve, how can colleges harness its potential for good—streamlining teaching, boosting productivity, and preparing students for the workforce? Dr. Joe Sutherland , an expert in education and technology, shares his vision for using AI in the classroom. As the inaugural director of Emory University’s Center for AI Learning, Dr. Sutherland is focused on helping students apply AI to real-world problems and fostering cross-disciplinary innovation. He also discusses the importance of maintaining core educational values—honesty, transparency, and a commitment to knowledge—even as technology advances faster than policy can keep up. Learn about the innovative ways Emory is preparing the next generation for success. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Maximizing College Credentials and Connections for Career Success 21:42

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In the realm of higher education, many believe there’s a necessary tradeoff between acquiring a degree and gaining practical job skills. However, Ben Wildavsky , host of the “ Higher Ed Spotlight ” podcast and author of “ The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections ,” challenges this misconception, making the case that higher education isn’t as simple as choosing between two binary options. Wildavsky argues that the traditional view of higher education as a choice between theoretical knowledge and practical experience is both outdated and limiting. He emphasizes that both elements are essential for building valuable connections and achieving career success. Rather than viewing educational experiences in isolation, he advocates for a diverse approach that allows students to benefit from a variety of learning experiences to build their human capital and work towards a successful career. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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How CEOs are helping every New Yorker make it 22:32

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How can some of the biggest companies across New York find skilled workers to fill gaps in their workforce? Guest Kiersten Barnet may have answers. She is the Executive Director of the New York Jobs CEO Council, an organization made up of some of the biggest CEOs in New York. She tells host Jason Altmire that her organization is aiming to build a workforce and education system in New York City that benefits both workers and employers. Barnet explains that they create connections between New York CEOs and local talent from New York schools with the goal of hiring 100,000 low-income New Yorkers by 2030. They offer opportunities for high school and college students to pursue apprenticeships in their area of interest, opening a pathway to eventually securing a full-time job at that company. These opportunities can help to overcome barriers that New York students face in getting a degree, as they can get paid in a job in their field while they learn. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Are For-Profit Colleges Being Unfairly Targeted? 24:39

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Biden administration officials at the Department of Education are engaging in a pattern of unfair regulatory scrutiny of for-profit institutions without applying the same scrutiny to other sectors, Michael Brickman tells host Jason Altmire. Michael is an adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and education policy director and senior fellow at the Cicero Institute with extensive experience in higher education. A former senior advisor to the U.S. Undersecretary of Education under President Trump, Brickman, says the Department often identifies a for-profit entity to raise concerns about, leading to members of Congress asking an external group to investigate. Brickman claims critics or members of Congress will then use these reports to create a snowball effect against the entire sector, leading to stringent regulations and, ultimately, government overreach of the for-profit sector. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Why Kindness is Key to Leadership Success and Happy Employees 25:14

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What if the key to effective leadership, communication and fostering good culture is as simple as just being nice? It may be, according to author and business owner Winn Claybaugh . He’s the founder, co-owner, and dean of Paul Mitchell Schools, a group with more than 100 cosmetology or barbering schools throughout the United States. He tells host Jason Almire that his widely-acclaimed self-help book, “ Be Nice (Or Else!),” still resonates more than 20 years and a pandemic later. Winn tells Jason that, while his background is in cosmetology and barbering, this idea of prioritizing kindness can translate to every industry because it goes to the heart of a fundamental need — people wanting to enjoy their job. He says the best leaders take responsibility for the culture of a workplace and use their influence to focus not just on systems, but making employees feel like they belong. And with that sense of belonging, he argues productivity and profits increase while absenteeism diminishes. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Inside the Massive Changes in College Sports With Chris Childers 29:31

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With college football season upon us, Jason Altmire is joined by Chris Childers , sports radio host on SiriusXM’s College Sports Radio , to discuss the seismic changes that have rocked the landscape of college sports in recent years. From the game-changing Supreme Court ruling in 2021 to the implications of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, the evolving transfer policies, and the ongoing debate over paying college athletes, Jason and Chris discuss it all. They also explore the growing role of gambling in college sports and ponder when the first major scandal might break. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Why Do Some Colleges Close Without Warning? 23:26

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Roughly 250,000 student loan borrowers were affected by more than 1,100 school closings between 2010 and 2020, according to data from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Higher Ed Dive senior reporter Ben Unglesbee shares insights from his reporting on the topic, shedding light on the factors that contribute to abrupt closures, the difficulties in anticipating financial crises, and the complexities of mergers as a potential lifeline for struggling schools with host Jason Altmire . The two discuss why colleges come to the decision to close, often to the shock of students and staff. The pair also address what can be done to protect students when colleges shutter their doors unexpectedly, emphasizing the importance of transparency, early intervention, and robust teach-out agreements. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Tech Worker Shortage Prompts Innovative New Approaches 21:45

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America’s technology sector is facing an estimated shortage of 1 million to 1.5 million workers. That’s according to Jennifer Carlson , the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Washington Technology Industry Association Workforce Institute and Apprenti . Jennifer discusses the critical factors contributing to the shortage, including the industry's heavy reliance on college degrees, with host Jason Altmire . Jennifer explains Apprenti’s innovative apprenticeship model designed to break the traditional barriers of entry into tech careers. Tune in to discover how Apprenti is reskilling candidates by offering accelerated classroom instruction and real-world job experience, all at zero cost to the apprentice. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website .…

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Why the Liberal Arts Model Fails Students: A Need for Change 21:03

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