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August 2, 2023
Ep. 193: Rafael Castañeda on Institutions Supporting Workforce Development

Rafael Castañeda on Institutions Supporting Workforce Development

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About the Episode

As we come back from summer break, we’re pleased to welcome Rafael to the show! Rafael is SVP Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Development at MedCerts, where he and the team there work to increase pipelines nationwide of qualified workers in the healthcare industry through a variety of certifications. Dustin and Rafael discuss the challenges and opportunities for institutions in this particular sector of workforce development. 

 

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People in this episode

Host

Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

Interviewee

Rafael Castañeda

With more than 20 years in the postsecondary arena, Rafael has focused on workforce strategies that build programmatic pathways for unemployed and underemployed students from underserved populations. Before joining MedCerts, Rafael was the Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Education at CBD College, a private two-year allied health college in Los Angeles. He also served as a strategy and innovation leader for Jobs for the Future (JFF) crafting connections between postsecondary actors and thought leaders.

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