This month, we watched history take flight with the launch of Artemis II and the rise of the return generation. Now, we’re continuing the conversation with an upcoming podcast episode featuring Nathalie Quintero, an engineer from Boeing, who worked on the Space Launch System. Listen in to learn hear how moments like this come together and how today’s students can be part of what’s next.

The workforce is shifting faster than education systems can keep up. So what actually makes someone “ready”? Brittany is joined by YouScience CEO Edson Barton to explore a new framework rooted in aptitude. Together, they unpack why traditional career pathways fall short, how micro-credentials and exploration can build confidence, and why teaching students how to learn may be the most critical skill of all.

As AI reshapes the workforce, what skills matter, and how do we prepare the next generation to thrive amid constant change?

In this episode of The Riveter Roundtable, Brittany sits down with Donna Kruse, CEO of Savvy Technologies and Philanthropy Committee Chair of Cloud Girls, for a candid conversation about the realities of today’s tech landscape. From real-world workflows to the growing disconnect between education and industry, Donna shares frontline insights from advising IT leaders navigating disruption every day.

Whether you’re an educator, employer, parent, or student, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful look at how humans, not just machines, will define the future of work.