Busted, Broken, and Leaky: Fixing America’s Education-to-Workforce Pipeline

In this compelling episode of The Work Wire, Bob Goodwin sits down with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President & CEO of SHRM, to unpack his recent Congressional testimony on the state of education, workforce readiness, and untapped talent pools. Johnny shares unfiltered insights on why America’s education system is failing both students and employers, why traditional degrees aren’t always the answer, and how skills-based hiring, vocational training, and a shift in mindset can solve the growing talent crisis. They also discuss: • Why employers struggle to find job-ready candidates despite record education spending • The growing importance of trade schools and alternative career pathways • How AI and globalization are changing the future of work • The untapped potential of military veterans, differently-abled workers, and second-chance hires It’s time to rethink education, hiring, and the way we prepare people for work. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation!