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Career Education Report

Jason Altmire

Booking Overview

This interview-focused higher education and workforce policy show features the CECU president in conversations with senior education leaders, workforce-development executives, policy experts, public officials, and industry innovators. Credible pitches include postsecondary executives, apprenticeship and skills-training specialists, education technology leaders, workforce policymakers, and employers with evidence-based solutions; booking difficulty is medium because the show accepts relevant subject-matter experts but maintains a senior professional guest standard.

Metrics

Episodes: 117

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 99 subscribers

Instagram: 304 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kelley.breton@career.org

membership@career.org

jordan.wicker@career.org

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Host

Jason Altmire - Dr. Jason Altmire is President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, where he leads advocacy and public policy efforts for career-focused postsecondary education. He is also a form...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders, public officials, policy specialists, workforce-development executives, postsecondary education administrators, and industry experts with direct experience in career education, skills training, apprenticeships, education technology, or education policy.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a college, university, education company, school system, workforce organization, or public agency, Development or implementation of apprenticeship, career-training, or workforce programs, Meaningful policy, institutional, or industry experience affecting postsecondary education and employment outcomes, Senior executive responsibility for education technology or learning innovation

Recent Guest Discussions

Whitney Oakley - Connecting K-12 Education With Postsecondary Pathways, Industry Credentials, Work Experience, Workforce Readiness, And Economic Mobility

Rahm Emanuel - Higher Education Access, Student Outcomes, Education-system Reform, And The Shortage Of Skilled Tradespeople

Jessica Desmond - Designing Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Employer Partnerships, Student Placement, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, And Software Development

Nick Beadle - Workforce Funding, Skilled-trades Stigma, Apprenticeships, Workforce Policy, And Connecting Workers And Providers With Public Resources

Darren Person - Responsible Artificial Intelligence Adoption In Higher Education, Learning Outcomes, Human-in-the-loop Tutoring, And Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Vendors

Recent Topics

Education, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, Education Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Career Education Report
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What Role Should Student Outcomes Play in Accreditation?

October 07, 2026

How should student outcomes like earnings, debt, and job placement factor into program accreditation? WASC Senior College and University Commission President & CEO Maria Toyoda and National Accreditation Commission Founder & President Rebecca Busacca join host Jason Altmire to discuss how accreditation is evolving to cover programs outside the traditional four-year mold, including the short-term, non-credit, and non-degree programs seeking eligibility for Workforce Pell. They explain ...

How One School System Is Tackling the Disconnect Between Education and the Workforce

September 23, 2026

Employers can't find workers, graduates can't find jobs, and too many students leave high school without a plan. Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley tells host Jason Altmire how the “Guilford Guarantee” aims to close that gap with a promise to its more than 66,000 students: every graduate leaves with college credit, an industry credential or meaningful work experience in addition to their high school diploma.Dr. Oakley offers a practical look at how K-12, postsecondary i...

Rahm Emanuel on Fixing America’s Higher Education System

September 09, 2026

Former Chicago mayor, ambassador to Japan, and White House Chief of Staff during the Obama administration, Rahm Emanuel has spent decades working at all levels of political office. He has made waves with his aggressive and innovative approach, challenging the status quo and pushing for reforms, especially in education policy. Now, he might be considering an even bigger role — presidential candidate. In this episode, Emanuel joins Jason Altmire to talk through what change in America’s educatio...

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Frequently asked questions

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Career Education Report
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How do I get in touch with Career Education Report?

Career Education Report is hosted by Jason Altmire. Its publicly listed emails are kelley.breton@career.org, membership@career.org, and jordan.wicker@career.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Career Education Report?

The publicly listed emails for Career Education Report: kelley.breton@career.org, membership@career.org, and jordan.wicker@career.org.

How many listeners does Career Education Report have?

Podseeker estimates Career Education Report reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Career Education Report?

Career Education Report typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leaders, public officials, policy specialists, workforce-development executives, postsecondary education administrators, and industry experts with direct experience in career education, skills training, apprenticeships, education technology, or education policy. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a college, university, education company, school system, workforce organization, or public agency; Development or implementation of apprenticeship, career-training, or workforce programs; Meaningful policy, institutional, or industry experience affecting postsecondary education and employment outcomes. Recent guests include Whitney Oakley, Rahm Emanuel, and Jessica Desmond.

How hard is it to get booked on Career Education Report?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Career Education Report cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Apprenticeships, and Education Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kelley.breton@career.org

membership@career.org

jordan.wicker@career.org

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