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Inside: Reshaping Work

The path to a stable career is changing. From skills-based jobs to the growing immigrant workforce, INSIDE: Reshaping Work examines what’s shaping and redefining Central Ohio’s economy.

In the latest installment of our Inside series, we’ll share stories that help people understand how the job market is evolving,and how they can adapt. Across all of WOSU's platforms we'll focus on the following topics:

  • AI & Emerging Technologies
  • The Immigrant Workforce
  • Trades vs. College

On April 29, join WOSU for the taping of a town hall and hear the stories behind the changes from industry leaders. The town hall will air on Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. on WOSU TV and streaming platforms.

Attend The Townhall Taping | Submit A Question For The Townhall Panelists

Townhall Panelists 

Chris Berry
OhioX

Nadia Kasvin
US Together

Lisa Patt-McDaniel
Aspyr

Inside: Reshaping Work Content

Throughout the series, We’ll share powerful stories, elevate the voices most affected and examine what’s working, and what’s not.

Listen to a new season of the Untangled podcast from All Sides with Amy Juravich, Mondays starting April 20.

Check out special reports from the WOSU news team on 89.7 NPR News, the WOSU News YouTube Channel and wosu.org the week of May 4.

  • Planning for in-demand jobs
    A strategic plan that looks at the “workers of tomorrow” will probably ensure the right people are in the right positions at the right time.But how do you plan for tomorrow when technology is changing so rapidly? From AI to automation... There are lots of concerns about what the future of work will look like and how we prepare for it. To discuss ways the state of Ohio is looking ahead and planning for the workers of tomorrow, we have Matt Damschroder, Director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
  • Educating the workers of tomorrow
    We’ve all heard the buzzwords: AI, automation, and hybrid.But behind the tech are the people who will actually drive our world forward.Join us for Untangled from All Sides as we look past the headlines to ask: Are we actually ready for the workers of tomorrow?From the classroom to the boardroom, we’re mapping out the skills, the shifts and the mindset needed to thrive in a world that hasn't even been built yet.Is there such a thing as a 'future-proof' workforce? We’re talking about how we prepare today’s students for jobs that don't exist yet and how we ensure no one gets left behind.Guests:Scot McLemore, vice president for talent strategy, Columbus State Community CollegeLisa Gray, president, Ohio Excels
  • Facing the challenges of an evolving workforce
    Across the country and here in Central Ohio, work is changing fast; creating new opportunities and real questions for workers, families, and employers navigating a complex moment.Artificial intelligence is transforming jobs across every industry. The immigrant workforce is becoming a vital part of our economy. And many people are reconsidering whether college is the only path to a stable, meaningful career.In this first episode of Untangled: Reshaping Work, we will get an overview of the current state of jobs, workers, and businesses around the state and in central Ohio.This season of Untangled is a part of the WOSU Public Media project – Inside: Reshaping Work.Guests:Steve Stivers, president and CEO, Ohio Chamber of CommerceDerrick Clay, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber of Commerce
  • Coming soon! Reshaping Work
    The landscape of work is shifting rapidly, leaving workers and employers in Ohio and beyond to navigate a future defined by AI, evolving education paths, and the expectations of lifelong learning. In this new season of Untangled—part of WOSU Public Media’s Inside: Reshaping Work initiative—host Amy Juravich explores the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce, starting April 20th on 89.7 NPR News and your favorite podcast platform.
Classroom Resources
  • A graphic titled "Career Collections" displays icons of a gear, pencil, plant sprout, and stethoscope above the text. A green ribbon on the top left corner reads "Primary Resources" against a blue background with small, colorful circles.
    Career Collections Primary Education
    This PBS LearningMedia collection helps primary-grade educators introduce students to diverse real-world careers through engaging video and audio resources that spark curiosity and deepen understanding of career pathways.
  • A graphic titled "Career Collections" features icons of a gear, pencil, sprouting plant, and stethoscope on a blue background. A green ribbon in the corner says "Secondary Resources."
    Career Collections Secondary Education
    This collection of career resources for educators sparks career awareness and introduces real‑world pathways using accessible PBS resources. Teachers will explore curated videos from PBS Digital Studios, PBS NewsHour Classroom and NOVA.

Production support for INSIDE: Reshaping Work is made possible in part by Aspyr and The Storytellers Trust.

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