Show Notes:

In this episode of The Bridge to Tomorrow’s Talent, Chief of Staff Zachary Hill speaks with Tomorrow’s Talent President and CEO Ginger Ontiveros and Founder Dr. Dale Marsden about the growing disconnect between education and the real world of work. They share how Tomorrow’s Talent is building the bridge between schools and employers and why this work is essential for preparing students for meaningful careers.

Ginger and Dale explain why today’s workforce challenges require a new approach, how an intermediary helps educators and employers collaborate more effectively, and why early exposure to real work experiences is one of the strongest drivers of student engagement and confidence.

They also discuss their personal motivations for this mission, the risks of student disengagement, and the practical steps that educators, employers, and students can take right now to close the gap.

You will learn:

• Why no system takes full responsibility for student outcomes after graduation and why that needs to change

• How Tomorrow’s Talent connects education, employers, and students in a coordinated way

• How early internships and real world experiences help students discover interests and build clarity

• What educators can do today to help students prepare for in demand careers

• What students can do to explore pathways, ask better questions, and gain real experience

• Why solving this gap is critical for the future workforce and the overall health of our communities

A meaningful and energizing conversation about the future of career pathways, real world learning, and creating opportunity for the next generation.

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Ginger Ontiveros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gkontiveros/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/

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Show Notes:

In this episode of The Bridge to Tomorrow's Talent, host Zach Hill sits down with Cayley Vos, CEO of NetPaths Conversion Optimization, to explore how the digital landscape has evolved since the dawn of Google and what today’s emerging professionals need to know to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.

Cayley shares his journey from geology major to building one of the early web-development and online marketing firms in 1999. He reflects on the early days of search engines, the rise of AI-powered search, and how businesses can stay visible and competitive in a world where platforms like ChatGPT are reshaping discovery.

The conversation dives into timeless career lessons for students and new professionals, including the importance of writing well, reading deeply, building foundational skills, and developing the grit to learn independently. Cayley also offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from identifying real-world pain points to overcoming fear and taking action before life adds responsibilities that limit risk.

Listeners will walk away with insights on navigating modern work, leveraging AI without losing fundamental skills, and finding opportunities for growth and mentorship in today's workforce.

• The evolution of online search from pre-Google days to AI-powered engines
  
  
• How companies can stay relevant amid shifting search behaviors
  
  
• Why content needs full, conversational answers instead of keyword stuffing
  
  
• Cayley’s unconventional career journey into tech and entrepreneurship
  
  
• The role of grit, curiosity, and self-learning in professional success
  
  
• Foundational skills every young professional still must master
  
  
• Identifying business pain points and turning them into opportunities
  
  
• Entrepreneurship fears, taking risks early, and learning through failure
  
  
• How mentorship shape careers and why founders love helping driven youth
  
  
• The future of work and why core human skills still matter

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayleyv/

X: http://x.com/cvos

Website: http://netpaths.net

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/

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Show Notes:

In this episode of The Bridge to Tomorrow’s Talent, host Dale Marsden sits down with Eric Schmidt, President and Co-Founder of Exquadrum, to explore what it truly takes to prepare emerging talent for the rapidly changing world of work.

Eric shares insights from more than two decades in aerospace and engineering leadership, highlighting the widening gap between education and workforce needs, and what industry, educators, and communities must do to close it.

Bio:

Eric is the President and Co-founder of Exquadrum, a minority owned, defense and aerospace contractor which specializes in rocket-based technologies for the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial space industry. Exquadrum is headquartered in Victorville, CA and has 83 employees. In his role as President of Exquadrum, Eric guides and supervises the day-to-day business management of the company while providing the corporate and technical vision to its staff. He oversees Exquadrum’s industrial security, safety, and quality programs; operations; test and evaluation; engineering; and technical services. Eric graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with an aerospace engineering degree where he was also inducted into their Engineering Hall of Fame in 2019. A native of the Mojave River Valley since 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindie Schmidt, who is a teacher in the Hesperia Unified School District. He has three children, Dwight, 38, Cameron, 36, and Summer, 24.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ericeschmidt

Website: www.exquadrum.com

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/

🎁 Grab your Free Churn Calculator: HERE