In this episode of Industry Insights - The Future of Work, DACC Superintendent Jay Poroda sits down with Tim Harman, Sr. Consultant of Workforce Innovation Center & Community Engagement Manager with Amazon Web Services, to dissect the evolving landscape of education, business, and the essential skills for the future workforce. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and his pivotal role at the Workforce Innovation Center, Tim brings invaluable insights into the critical changes in business practices, the significance of technology in shaping new career paths, and the imperative role of educational institutions in preparing students for success in a rapidly changing job market.

This episode delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the skills gap, the impact of technology, the evolving role of career and technical education, and the importance of fostering partnerships between education and industry. Tim also shares actionable advice for businesses, educators, and parents to work together toward empowering, preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to future opportunities.

Tune in to "Industry Insights: Bridging Education, Workforce Development, and Technology with Tim Harman" for a deep dive into preparing the next generation for the opportunities and challenges of the future workplace.

Audio recording by Skyler Swendrick and Jaylen Harris, Digital Design Juniors