As AI reshapes the workforce and employers rethink what talent looks like, are we still measuring the skills that matter most? In this episode of The Riveter Roundtable, Brittany sits down with tech talent leader Amy Cropper to explore the gap between what organizations say they value and what hiring systems actually reward. Together, they discuss skills-based hiring, the future of entry-level jobs, the evolving role of college degrees, candidate fraud in the AI era, and why hiring for potential may be one of the biggest challenges facing employers today.

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.