Episode #4: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor, WorkingNation

In this episode of Work Trends RU, Dr. Carl Van Horn interviews Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation. They discuss WorkingNation’s mission, objectives, and accomplishments; the power of digital storytelling; the challenges of getting research into the hands of those who need it most; the value of providing career navigation advice to students; and the importance of students using their own personal technology in the classroom. Additionally, Ms. Oates reflects on the lessons she learned from her first job.Visit WorkingNation’s website to learn more about the organization’s work.Resources:Dental Health Aide Therapists - Alaska's Solution for America's Dental Care CrisisThe Right Fit: Century College Serves the Orthotics and Prosthetics IndustryFinal Report on the New Start Career NetworkVideo Interview with New Start Career Network Job Seeker Member, JoeTown Hall on Mid-Career Job Seekers and Workers