SXSW EDU 2025
Overlooked: Tapping the Hidden Potential in Frontline Worker
Description:
Fifteen percent, or 24 million, of the 160 million working-age individuals are stuck in low-wage jobs with little to no education. These individuals are often seasoned workers yet seem to be overlooked or unsupported when it comes to education-centered career growth opportunities. What’s the deal? In this panel, leaders in workforce and education will discuss this population and what it takes to help them fulfill their potential, including shifting attitudes on who deserves the investment, impact on the bottom line, and strategies to support career, financial & personal success.
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Takeaways
- Discover why these workers, coined Rising Talent, are often overlooked in career growth & the importance of investing in their education/development.
- Learn how supporting Rising Talent's career growth can positively impact business profitability and the broader economy.
- Explore strategies to boost career, financial, and personal success for Rising Talent, focusing on practical solutions and policy changes.
Speakers
- Betheny Gross, Research Director, WGU Labs
- Jenna Cullinane Hege, Vice Chancellor, Office of Institutional Research & Analytics, Austin Community College
- Robert Trenholm, Nursing Senior Instructional Faculty, Western Governors University
- Tammy Thieman, Director, Career Choice, Amazon
Organizer
Matt Griffin, Sr. Manager, Conferences & Events, Western Governors University
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