Navigating Midlife Career Transitions with Dr. Jim Hall

Dr. Jim Hall has worked in continuing education for 20 years. He’s worked with students from ages 17 to 70 and every life stage in between. There have been countless changes in education innovation throughout his career, especially with the advent of EdTech, but one thing remains the same: you can make a change in your career, and there are plenty of resources to help.
The key to navigating these big changes is knowing yourself and what you’re looking for. Do you need a new credential for what you’re trying to achieve? What kind of learning environment will you thrive in? Why do you want to make a change in the first place? These questions can be daunting, but you have people in your network and beyond who can help you find the clarity to answer them.
Iris and Whitney discuss all of this and more with Dr. Hall in this informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring episode of Untrained.
Guest Bio: Jim Hall currently serves as the Dean and Executive Director at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is passionate about innovating education for all kinds of students in any type of learning environment. Over the past two decades, Jim has worked with educational trailblazers to create opportunities for students to earn credentials, utilizing a wide range of hands-on experiences and educational tools. Collaborating with educators, government officials, and businesses, Jim’s work focuses on promoting student-driven and student-centered change.
Untrain: The idea that our career pathways are linear and we cannot shift or pivot later in our careers.
Retrain: We can pivot in our careers and survive.
What we will explore in this episode:
How AI and EdTech are impacting education and career paths.
What kinds of continuing education options are available and how to choose the best one for you.
How to determine if you need a credential to make a change.
The people you can turn to when considering a career change.
What to be conscious of when choosing a career coach.
One simple question that can lead to determining exactly what you’re looking for.
Navigating “conventional” retirement age if you feel like you’re just getting started.
Making big career changes vs. a consistent career path.
Recognizing that career transitions are a team sport (you’re not alone!)
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