Season 7 Finale: How to Start a Career in Learning and Development

In our season finale, we’re tackling a question we hear all the time: How do you break into the Learning & Development field? We sit down with L&D veteran Trina Wellendorf and Lauren, a college junior exploring a future in L&D, to answer her biggest questions about: Different career paths within L&D How to land that first role or internship Whether grad school is worth it Staying current with trends like AI and learning science Tips for engaging learners and using storytelling effectively Whether you’re just starting out, making a career shift, or mentoring someone new to the field, this episode is packed with insights to help you launch a successful path in L&D.   00:00 Cold Open 00:31 Banter 02:16 Introducing the Guests: Trina and Lauren 05:36 Lauren's Background and Interest in Learning & Development 07:00 Exploring Career Paths in Learning & Development 12:10 How to Get Started in Learning & Development 15:38 Finding Internships and Networking Tips 18:00 Thoughts on Grad School and Advanced Degrees 20:29 Personal Journeys in Education and Career 21:12 Challenges and Rewards of Advanced Education 23:24 Staying Current with Trends in Learning and Development 26:43 Gaining Practical Experience in Learning Strategies 29:20 Facilitating Effective Learning 34:50 Storytelling and Relevancy in Training 37:38 Finding Companies that Value Learning and Development 41:35 Wrap up   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-geeks-podcast/id1413446184  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mACo97JvUL1LOmVJ9lATI?si=c430a6d9b08c4100 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learninggeekspodcast   You can also download us anywhere you get your podcasts.   CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN.   DISCLAIMER All thoughts and views are of our own.