What’s the purpose of this newsletter?

For a more detailed explanation, please check out my full introductory post here on Substack.

In “Trailblazing with Jake Morabito,” I really want to dig into the learning that happens after K-12 and after a college student hangs up the cap and gown for the last time, what comes next as these individuals enter the workforce, start families, cultivate communities, and set out to become fully fledged productive members of society.

Amassing a library of skills, understanding, and knowledge can also be key to succeeding in any workplace at any phase of a career. In a world grappling with the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and rapid technological advances, employers will increasingly require a more agile workforce capable of adapting and reskilling just as quickly as the landscape shifts. In the public policy space, this challenge is often bundled into conversations about the future of work.

While the specific policies, mechanics, government programs, and institutions necessary to build the workforce of tomorrow are still actively up for debate, one thing is clear to me: The learning process begins with the individual. No matter which proposals are ultimately adopted, it will always require some degree of motivation and effort on the part of the student to truly learn a new skill and have it stick beyond rote memorization for a multiple-choice exam.

What can I expect from this newsletter?

Should you subscribe to this newsletter, you will encounter two types of posts:

  1. I’m going to practice what I preach and chronicle my experience right here as I blaze new trails and try to learn new skills! There’s certainly no shortage of learning platforms available online—many of them free of charge, or at least free-to-start—so I will document what it’s like learning skills through apps, online programs, and many more. To be clear, don’t expect strict product reviews with a ranking out of 5 stars or anything like that. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey! And I don’t expect it to be successful every time…

  2. Musings and analysis as I study the past, present, and future of work, why we work the way we do, our relationship with work in the United States, the concept of lifelong learning, the ebb and flow between education and the workforce, and similar topics. This could possibly come in response to the writings of others on these subjects. You’ll have to come along for the ride to see what this section evolves into.

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A blog on lifelong learning, future of work, society, and technology. Follow me as I embark on an upskilling journey to advance my career! Views expressed are my own and not necessarily those of my employer.