Charles Koch Foundation

“We need to pay close attention to the identity, purpose, and potential of every worker, every employee, every learner.” Executive Director Ryan Stowers explains how individualized learning pathways bring #Success and fulfillment when work and learning intersect. 💼 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BnTWL1

My colleague and executive director of the Charles Koch Foundation, Ryan Stowers, makes a point that all employers need to hear. Continuing to insist that employees pursue a one-size-fits-all path to success will dramatically limit your success and the success of tens of millions of people who could be contributing to your company. A college degree is a great thing for many people but it’s not for everyone. While much attention has been paid to supporting educational programs that offer an alternative to the 4-year degree, employers are perhaps the most important factor in finding solutions to our society’s challenge to help every person find fulfilling and productive work. They can send a powerful demand signal to parents and education providers – we hire based on whether a person brings a contribution mindset and aptitudes that can add to our company rather than based on credentials. The employers that figure this out first will help spark tremendous innovation in the supply of educational alternatives and enjoy an enormous competitive advantage in today’s dynamic marketplace for talent. As Ryan explains in his piece, there are many great programs that can help them do this: https://lnkd.in/eP87V-z3. #TransformingEducation

Michael Horn recently connected with Clayton Lord of the SHRM Foundation to discuss shifting from a degree-centric hiring system to one that is skills-based. The two discuss how the Foundation is: 📊 helping employers operationalize this transition ✅ the benefits it accrues to candidates and businesses 📍 the risks and challenges being addressed to spread its benefits on a broader scale Listen to their full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gXbXwAfA

Here's the scoop on my forthcoming book, Job Moves! #JobMoves #careers #jobs #JobstoBeDone with Bob Moesta Ethan Bernstein

We are proud to be a founding sponsor of the inaugural Human Potential Summit set for this October in Denver, Colorado. This summit will bring together employers, investors, talent innovators, and education providers to catalyze a talent development movement that centers on the individual and unlocks potential through skills and strengths. Our Executive Director Ryan Stowers sat down with Taylor McLemore of Human Potential Capital, the summit's organizer, to discuss the summit and the principles that animate the human potential movement. https://lnkd.in/ecszuuFx

We asked Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors University (WGU) who saw the potential in him. In his journey, Scott credits his earliest supporters—his parents—with seeing not just who he was, but who he could become. They recognized the untapped opportunities within him, envisioning a future self that he had yet to realize. They nurtured his interests, passions, and aspirations, always believing in the boundless potential he possessed. This nurturing support doesn't stop with our parents; it extends to various other influential figures in our personal and professional lives. These individuals provide the honest feedback and clarity we need to grow. They help us see that our current limitations are not obstacles but opportunities for development. They focus on who we can be, constantly encouraging us to become better versions of ourselves. Scott’s story is a testament to the power of supportive relationships in helping us fulfill our potential. At the Human Potential Summit, Scott will share more about his experiences and insights on the importance of recognizing and nurturing human potential in our education and work systems. Registration is open now for the Human Potential Summit: https://lnkd.in/gQw2frbK Who has seen the potential in you? In the comments, please share your stories and celebrate those who have nurtured your growth! #HumanPotential #Mentorship #NurturingGrowth #FutureofLearning #FutureofWork

SkillsFWD was launched in 2023 to advance the growing skills-based hiring movement and develop effective applications for digital learning and employment records (LERs). Through the first 6 months of the grant period, grantees have solidified partnerships and engaged users to inform development of technology and processes that will deliver tangible benefits for employers and jobseekers alike. Join their webinar Tuesday, July 30 at 4pm ET/11am PT to: - Discover pioneering solutions to help employers. - Learn how SkillsFWD teams work alongside tech vendors to pilot LER ecosystems. - Engage with leaders who are shaping more inclusive economies. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dce8a_Wz

We're excited to mark 100 days until the inaugural Human Potential Summit! This is a new summit for a new future of work! The gathering will bring together employers, investors, innovators, and education providers to catalyze a movement within the work and learning ecosystem that centers on the individual and unlocks potential through skills and strengths. The summit, set for October 14-16, 2024 in Denver, is organized by Human Potential Capital. We are a founding sponsor alongside Common Group. A growing list of organizations, including WGU Labs, GitLab Foundation, and Samvid Ventures, have signed on as co-sponsors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVPQEc2x

We're proud to be a founding sponsor alongside Common Group for the Human Potential Summit happening October 14-16! This is a new summit for a new future of work. In October, leading employers, educators, innovators, investors, and organizations will convene to create a future where every worker and learner can reach their full potential. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gEyw2CrM