In this episode of Data, Dollars, and Dynasty, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden sit down with five of our Datagen Scholar participants (Reshmitha, Pranjali, Parth, Joel, and Sam) to tackle the stereotypes and realities facing Gen Z in today’s workforce. We dig into the headlines about new college graduates struggling to find jobs, the growing skepticism toward higher education, and the persistent label that Gen Z is “lazy.”

Our scholars share their personal perspectives on work ethic, opportunity, and why they joined the Datagen Scholars program. The conversation challenges misconceptions and sheds light on what it really means to build a career in an unpredictable economy.

Articles Discussed in This Episode:

1. Gen Lay-Z: Why My Generation Doesn’t Care About Work – Exploring shifting workplace priorities among Gen Z.
2. Parents Are Starting to Panic About “Generation Jobless” – Concerns about the long-term job prospects for young adults.
3. Gen Z Men with College Degrees Now Have the Same Unemployment Rate as Non-Grads – A deep dive into whether a degree still pays off.
4. Gen Z Has Regrets: 1 in 4 Wish They Hadn’t Gone to College or Would Have Chosen a Higher-Paying Industry – Regret and reflection on educational and career choices.

In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Jeremy Sr., JJ, and Jayden dive into the growing gender gap in generative AI, a divide that’s leaving many women behind in the future of work. With studies showing that women are significantly less likely to use AI tools than men, the team unpacks how this disparity could shape the workforce, education, and innovation for years to come.

Joining the conversation is Walaa Jasim, COO of Sandai Cares and the face of the Datagen For Her program, a 6-week program designed to equip both women and men with practical skills in generative AI and data analytics. Together, we explore how this program is closing the gap, building confidence, and changing the narrative for underrepresented voices in tech.

If you care about the future of equity, innovation, and education in the age of AI, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, we unpack the real-world impact of recent Medicaid cuts on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community health providers. We discuss how our team is helping these centers navigate financial strain by using AI to boost operational efficiency, streamline services, and do more with less.

We also highlight our PPST initiative, aimed at spreading awareness about exertional sickling and heat-related illnesses among athletes, coaches, and first responders. Lastly, we dive into the importance of sickle cell education, and how we're working alongside a health center to amplify awareness and support for those affected by sickle cell trait and disease.

This episode is all about bridging gaps in funding, awareness, and care using data, technology, and community-driven action.

Enjoy!