Working on Purpose · 2026-05-20 · 45 min
Today’s graduates are doing everything “right” - earning degrees, building credentials - yet many still struggle to land their first job. Meanwhile, employers are searching for talent that can contribute from day one. So what’s missing? Alexandra Levit explores the widening gap between what schools teach and what workplaces demand. She makes the case for work-based learning as a critical bridge. It’s time to rethink how we prepare people for work - and what “ready” really means. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( ). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( ). Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: .
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