935: Democratizing Tech Education - with Victoria Papalian, COO, Udacity

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Victoria Papalian⁠, COO, ⁠Udacity YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences? Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields? What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them? How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impacted Udacity's mission? What is the significance of Udacity's $24 million scholarship program with AWS in democratizing tech education? How does Udacity partner with higher education institutions like Western Governors University? What are "nanodegrees" & how do they fit into Udacity's various learning modalities? What is Victoria's vision for the future of post-secondary education, particularly regarding individualized learning paths? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!