Today, I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Julie Lammers, Senior VP at American Student Assistance. We talked about the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success. I believe it is a topic that is near and dear to her heart and when you listen to our discussion, I think you will agree with me. In this podcast, discover the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success and the key challenges in providing universal access. Get practical advice on engaging policymakers and incorporating best practices into talent strategies. Learn what skills employers prioritize beyond traditional qualifications and how to assess them in candidates. Tune in for game-changing insights! / This episode is brought to you by The Recruiting Life newsletter. Subscribe now at https://sendfox.com/jimstroud 🌟 #WorkBasedLearning #FutureOfWork #SkillsAssessment ABOUT MY GUEST: For nearly 20 years, Julie Lammers has been an advocate for equity in education, work-based learning, the environment, and welfare issues. Julie serves as Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility at American Student Assistance (ASA), where her work focuses on career-based learning. Julie oversees the Education and Career Planning Division of ASA, which provides direct college and career-based services to kids through in-school programing and community-based centers. Prior to ASA, she worked for 10 years as Congressional Aide to Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his successor, Senator Paul Kirk, Jr.   Julie leads ASA’s government relations and advocacy efforts on both the federal and state level, helping to build relationships with elected officials and promote ASA’s legislative priorities. These encompass enabling equitable opportunities for learning and exposure to career pathway development, largely through technology, as early as middle school. She’s been a driver behind research the organization is doing on career-based learning, including a recent report highlighting key themes around states’ implementation of work-based learning programs, best practices, a state-by-state analysis of current policy, and recommendations for improvement.   Julie maintains there is a lot of work to be done to ensure universal access to work-based learning at the high school level but that it is the key to helping kids learn about career and future options that make the most sense for them. Julie is a graduate of Northeastern University, the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, Suffolk University Law School, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar.    Connect with Julie Lammers via LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices