Why We Must Build Systems That Stop Forcing Students To Choose Between Learning & Living with Joel Vargas Episode 48

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Too many people are forced to decide between surviving and getting an education. Especially among the underrepresented student, first generation student, and minority student populations, the barriers to education are insurmountable. How do we start building systems and solutions that ensure access to economic advancement for all? Joel Vargas, Vice President of Programs at JFF (Jobs for the Future), is here with us today to share all he does to work towards rewriting education and workforce systems to achieve that very goal. Tune in to hear more about integrating learning and work, redefining where and how learning happens, and involving the community to create inclusive and equitable solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More from Joel Vargas:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Website:</span> <a href= "https://www.jff.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.jff.org/</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email:</span> <a href= "mailto:jvargas@jff.org">jvargas@jff.org</a> </p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jfftweets?lang=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: @jfftweets</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find the transcript to this episode</span> <a href= "https://pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development/index.php"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To connect with us about the podcast visit our</span> <a href= "https://pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development/index.php"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">website</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!</span></p>