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Episode 07 – The Secret to Finding Hidden Tech Talent

Six years ago, an idea was born on the back of a napkin in a New York restaurant. Instead of relying solely on the same talent pool of computer science college graduates, the IBM zSystems Ecosystem team decided to build its own.

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Episode 06 – Igniting a Learning and Growth Culture with Apprenticeships

What is it really like setting up an apprenticeship program? How can skills-based hiring practices set up your workforce for the future? Workforce Futurist and Apprenticeship Guru Christina Arnone talks to Cable Rose about her experiences from the trenches of setting up highly successful apprenticeship programs.

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Franklin CEO Shares Views on Tech Layoffs in Forbes

In her latest article for Forbes Business Council, Franklin Founder and CEO Kim Nichols explores what the recent wave of tech layoffs means for the tech skills gap. She points to four reasons why the tech skills gap will persist until more companies think differently about the way they hire and develop talent. 

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“Know nothing. Learn everything.” How American National Unlocked the Power of Apprenticeships

American National tapped into the power of apprenticeships and celebrated IBM Z Apprenticeship Graduates who built specialized technical and professional skills on the job. 

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Episode 05 – Growing Your Own Tech Talent, Gary Fusco, Technology Director, M&T Bank

What do you do when you can’t find enough talented tech workers? For Gary Fusco from M&T Bank the answer is, grow your own.

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Episode 04 – Creating the Tech Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

Kim Nichols, Founder and CEO of Franklin Apprenticeships, is on a mission to change the way American companies discover and develop talent. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Kim talks to host Cable Rose about how Franklin has cracked the code for tech apprenticeships.

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