HigherEd Series: Can Apprenticeships Transform Higher Education? with Mallory Dwinal-Palisch of Craft Education

Mallory Dwinal-Palisch is the President of Craft Education, a nonprofit division of Western Governors University that is developing the ecosystem platform for enabling work-based pathways across higher education and the workforce. Mallory has devoted her career to merging education with tech innovation. Her work streamlines regulatory data and addresses labor shortages, unlocking opportunities for working learners and providing real-time talent solutions for businesses.

Hosted by Matthew Rascoff
This episode is part of the Edtech Insiders HigherEd Podcast Series, featuring conversations with leaders shaping the future of higher education.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. Why traditional degrees can limit access to opportunity.
2. How apprenticeships can transform higher education.
3. Rethinking teacher preparation and professional licensure.
4. Breaking down silos between education and workforce systems.
5. How AI is reshaping entry-level careers.

✨ Episode Highlights
[00:00:24] Rethinking traditional pathways into teaching
[00:06:09] “Ability is everywhere, but opportunity is not.”
[00:17:11] The evolution of apprenticeship-based degrees
[00:34:25] Breaking down education and workforce silos
[00:43:45] AI and the future of entry-level work
[00:48:20] AI, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities

Interested in building or scaling teacher apprenticeship programs? Explore Building & Scaling Teacher Apprenticeships , a playbook developed by Craft Education in collaboration with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The resource explores approaches to developing and scaling teacher apprenticeship programs.

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This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education.

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