Episode 26: Future Work, Future Technologies, Future Workforce

This podcast episode, published by the Center for Occupational Research and Development, is part of a series that covers issues and topics on technician development. In this episode, Linda Molnar, Program Director at the National Science Foundation, describes the Convergence Accelerator program and its philosophy. Molnar details how the program accelerates the integration of innovative technology training, hiring, and education through workshops and outreach. Molnar highlights that these efforts must be flexible, equitable, accessible, and multi-disciplinary. The podcast focuses on redefining STEM hiring and education to be more relevant for wider audiences. 

The audio recording runs 17:49 minutes in length. A transcript, show notes, and a podcast feedback survey are also available on the episode webpage.