EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 1H 2M
#31: Dr. Anita Enriquez – UOG President on Building Guam’s Workforce
from Datapoints | Presented by Pinpoint Guam · host ryanqp
How do you build a workforce for the future on an island like Guam? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anita Enriquez, President of the University of Guam, to break down how education is evolving — and where it’s still falling short. We get into why internships are now mandatory, how universities should think about ROI, and what it actually takes to align education with real job demand. We also talk about AI, workforce readiness, and why so many graduates still struggle to get hired — even when opportunities exist. This is a conversation about the gap between education and employment — and what it takes to close it. Topics: Why internships are now required for every student The real ROI of a college degree Why some graduates get hired immediately — and others don’t AI, cybersecurity, and the future of education Guam’s workforce challenges and opportunities The role universities should play in economic development Streaming everywhere — only on Datapoints. #guam #guamlife #guameconomy #datapoints #education #careers #ai #workforce
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How do you build a workforce for the future on an island like Guam? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anita Enriquez, President of the University of Guam, to break down how education is evolving — and where it’s still falling short. We get into why internships are now mandatory, how universities should think about ROI, and what it actually takes to align education with real job demand. We also talk about AI, workforce readiness, and why so many graduates still struggle to get hired — even when opportunities exist. This is a conversation about the gap between education and employment — and what it takes to close it. Topics: Why internships are now required for every student The real ROI of a college degree Why some graduates get hired immediately — and others don’t AI, cybersecurity, and the future of education Guam’s workforce challenges and opportunities The role universities should play in economic development Streaming everywhere — only on Datapoints. #guam #guamlife #guameconomy #datapoints #education #careers #ai #workforce
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