Episode #263: How Higher Ed Leaders Can Revolutionize Workforce Development

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

This week, Dustin is joined by Julian Alssid and Kaitlin LeMoine, founders of Work Forces, about the evolving landscape of workforce development and higher education's critical role in preparing learners for career success. Julian and Kaitlin share their wealth of experience in bridging education, industry, and government partnerships to close skill gaps and create sustainable, scalable programs. From marketing effective workforce initiatives to empowering institutions as hubs of transformation, this episode dives into actionable strategies for making career-connected learning a reality.

Guest Names:
Julian Alssid - Partner at Work Forces
Kaitlin LeMoine - Partner at Work Forces

Guest Socials:
Julian's LinkedIn
Kaitlin's LinkedIn

Guest Bios:
Julian L. Alssid is a nationally recognized strategist with over 35 years of experience in education and workforce development. He advises C-suite leaders on optimizing their organizations for transformational impact. Julian has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Workforce Partnerships at the Community College of Rhode Island and leadership roles at Southern New Hampshire University and the Workforce Strategy Center which he founded. He is known for his expertise in competency-based education, career pathways, and building partnerships between industry and education. Julian is also a co-host of the Work Forces podcast.

Kaitlin LeMoine is a recognized leader with 20 years of experience designing innovative learning solutions across higher education, workforce development, and K-12. She specializes in building strong cross-sector partnerships to create programs that bridge academic learning with workplace demands, emphasizing lifelong skill development. Notably, Kaitlin served as a founding member of the curriculum team for Southern New Hampshire University's College for America, where she designed competency-based degree programs in close collaboration with industry partners. Kaitlin writes and speaks on the future of work and learning, and co-hosts the Work Forces podcast. She holds degrees from Brown University and Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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Connect With Our Host:
Dustin Ramsdell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

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