WorkED Up!
WorkED Up! is the podcast for people who are fired up about the future of work and education and not afraid to say it. Each episode pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to connect learning to livelihood in Colorado and beyond. Join us each month for insightful conversations with leaders in postsecondary education and workforce development.
You can listen to WorkED Up! On YouTube and you can listen on Spotify
Our Mission
WorkED Up! is a podcast from the Colorado Department of Higher Education exploring the intersection of education, workforce development, and opportunity. Each episode features conversations with leaders, practitioners, and changemakers shaping how Colorado prepares people for meaningful work.
Meet the Host:
Dr. G.
Dr. G leads CDHE's Office of Educational Equity, Workforce and Social Mobility. She is a Caribbean immigrant and first-generation college graduate whose career spans corporate learning and development, community college leadership, and state policy. She brings authenticity, lived experience and expertise to every conversation.
Additional Credits:
- Producer and Editor: Aayjah Royston
- Graphic Designer: Beth Hunter
- Researcher: Dr. Fayette Augillard
- Creative Strategy and Development Advisor: Justin Taylor
Never miss an episode!
Episode 1 - Beginnings:
August 10, 2026- In this episode, our host, Chief Educational Impact Officer, Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein, sits down with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's executive director, JB Holston.
JB discusses his career path, shares insights on Colorado's education and workforce systems, and explores what Colorado is getting right about postsecondary education.
Episode 2 :
September 1, 2026- In this episode, Norman Palmer, Director of Technology and Innovation at Complete College America, sits down with our host, Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein, to discuss his experiences in the technology field and the state of artificial intelligence in higher education.