Jamie Nacht Farrell
New Market Thoughts
Dec 19, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 12, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobility.
Dec 5, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
An advocate in the global effort to increase access to education through innovation, Jamie Nacht Farrell is Chief Revenue Officer at Emeritus.
Jamie Nacht Farrell has driven growth in multiple organizations that apply technology-enabled solutions to educational challenges.
Farrell was the founding chief operating officer and chief revenue officer for Trilogy Education, which partners with universities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Germany to facilitate training programs that bridge the digital skills gap.
Before that, she held executive- and advisory-level positions in organizations like Andela, which builds software engineering teams in Africa, and 2U, which creates educational opportunities for lifelong learners, including credit-bearing courses and degree programs in partnership with universities around the world.
