Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners and author whose latest book is titled ‘Apprentice Nation,’ joins FYI host Gil Rogers for a conversation about the value and role of apprenticeships in the American economy, strongly arguing for a shift in the current mentality of 'college for all'. The discussion also navigates the reasons why America has not yet become an 'Apprentice nation' and emphasizes the need for higher public investment to boost such programs. 

Looking at employer perspectives, Ryan recognizes the importance of partnerships and intermediaries that facilitate the setting-up of apprenticeship programs, and he makes a strong case for integrating real work experiences into educational systems to enhance their future relevance and appeal. This episode shines a spotlight on the transformative role higher education institutions could assume by becoming full-service apprenticeship providers. 

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Introduction and Welcome | 00:00

Discussing Ryan's Background and Books | 00:24 

Understanding the Difference Between Internships and Apprenticeships | 03:45 

Challenges and Opportunities in Apprenticeships | 06:57 

The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Apprenticeships | 14:03 

The Future of Apprenticeships and Higher Education | 18:23 

Summary and Closing | 22:14 
 

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Ryan Craig’s Profile on LinkedIn
• Profile at Achieve Partners
• Ryan’s Amazon Author Page
• Apprentice Nation: How the "Earn and Learn" Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America
• College Disrupted: The Great Unbundling of Higher Education
• A New U: Faster + Cheaper Alternatives to College
• FYIP Episode: Jeff Selingo
• FYIP Episode: Brian Rosenberg
• FYIP Episode: Paul Leblanc