{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67210cf12daf194541152833/68e58e203f1dfe794e98c72a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Stats PhD to Co-Founding Innovatank How Case Competitions Unlock Real Mad Skills","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67210cf12daf194541152833/1768501016935-c4e164d3-8b7a-475c-83eb-686143c6b1d2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>How do we truly bridge the gap between education and industry?</strong></p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Discover Your Mad Skills Toolkit</strong>, Cam Welsh sits down with <strong>Samie Ly</strong> to explore how students, educators, and employers can better align learning with real-world industry expectations.</p><p>Together, they unpack:</p><ul><li>Why the education–industry gap still exists</li><li>The <strong>skills employers actually look for</strong> beyond grades</li><li>How experiential learning accelerates career readiness</li><li>The importance of transferable skills in a rapidly changing workforce</li><li>Practical advice for students and young professionals navigating career transitions</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a <strong>student preparing for the workforce</strong>, an <strong>educator designing future-ready programs</strong>, or a <strong>professional seeking career growth</strong>, this conversation delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.</p><p>🎯 <strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li>Education vs industry expectations</li><li>Career-ready and transferable skills</li><li>Experiential learning and applied education</li><li>Workforce readiness and employability</li><li>Career development strategies</li></ul><p>👉 <strong>Subscribe</strong> for more conversations on skills, careers, leadership, and learning.</p><p> 👉 <strong>Comment below</strong>: What skill do you think matters most in today’s workforce?</p>","author_name":"Cam Welsh"}