Oct 19 2023 25 mins
Jim Stroud interviews Jean Eddy, President and CEO of American Student Assistance, about future-proofing the careers of today's college students. Pretty much, why go to college today if AI will be doing the job tomorrow? Other discussion points...
- The education system needs to redefine what "career success" means for today's learners
- Students must achieve early access to diverse career paths.
- Top skills students need to obtain in high school for the jobs of tomorrow
- Advice for parents who may be concerned about their children pursuing non-traditional educational paths or careers
- The broader societal impact of reshaping education and career readiness
- And more...
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About today's guest:
Jean Eddy, President & CEO, American Student Assistance (ASA)
Jean Eddy is the President & CEO of American Student Assistance. In 2016, Jean evaluated the organization’s purpose to align ASA’s strengths with high student impact areas. During Jean’s tenure, ASA has pivoted from a 65-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey. She shifted ASA’s focus to help kids–as early as middle school to–know themselves, know their options, and make informed choices about their education and career goals. Jean served on the Board of ASA for 20 years and spent her career in higher education holding numerous senior level positions. Jean is a prior member of the College Board, NASFAA, EASFAA, NACAC & AICAD. Jean served as a trustee for the Providence Foundation & The RI Public Expenditure Council & as president for the RI Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Admin, & Governor Baker's Commission on Digital Innovation & Lifelong Learning.
Buy "Crisis Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World," here: https://www.asa.org/jean-eddys-book/
Visit American Student Assistance here: https://www.asa.org/
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