Summary: Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Bridgette Gray, Chief Impact Officer of Per Scholas on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Per Scholas is a national skills training nonprofit that provides tuition-free courses across the country. It has worked closely with students to make sure they have the tools necessary to learn from home during this pandemic. We discuss: Training for those traditionally underrepresented in technology careersBridgette Gray 15-week "Bootcamp" style training sessionsMarket-driven technical and professional skills trainingMoving from in-class to online training during the pandemic Tech equipment challengesLack of universal broadband infrastructureFunding sources Curriculum development including partnerships with Amazon and GoogleAsynchronous or synchronous trainingArticulation agreements to issue academic creditsWestern Governors University as their national university partner LinksEncouraging Evidence on a Sector-Focused Advancement StrategyJob Training that WorksPodsafe music selectionThe Christmas Season by Devo Spice, a comedy rapper from New Jersey who is one of the most popular artists on the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento Show.Duration: 35:08
