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January 28, 2020 by frankbritt

5 Predictions for the Future of Work Podcast

I spoke with Mike Palmer to share five predictions for the Future of Work in his podcast, Trending in Education. With the middle skill workforce so heavily impacted by automation and changes in learning format, it’s important for companies to be ready for change in 2020. In this podcast, we discuss the trends Penn Foster […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation Tagged With: future, middle skill, middle-skilled, middle-skills, workforce development

August 26, 2019 by frankbritt

Why Not to Ignore the Invisible, “Unbanked” Labor Market

Middle-skill workers are the majority of the U.S. labor market but are among the least likely to have a career focused social media presence. With recruiters looking to platforms like LinkedIn and using digital keyword tools when looking for candidates, many who are not online are falling through the cracks. Their invisibility in the digital […]

Filed Under: Democratization of Access Tagged With: middle skill, recruiting, skills gap, unbanked

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Penn Foster CEO & Education Advocate

Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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Creating a national movement to better connect education, career pathways and job creation, while also promoting affordable learning.
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