Listen "E58: Dreams Take Flight: How United Airlines Invests in Its Next Generation of Talent"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, you'll hear how apprenticeships are transforming lives and careers across Illinois—with a spotlight on how United Airlines is using hands-on learning and mentorship to build the next generation of talent. You'll meet a former apprentice who immigrated from Ukraine and, through the i.c.stars program, gained the skills, confidence, and opportunity to become a platform engineering associate at United Airlines. Her story reveals how apprenticeships can change the trajectory of a career and a life—bridging education and opportunity while helping businesses grow their own talent pipelines. It's an inspiring look at what happens when industry, education, and community partners come together to invest in people and their potential.
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