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Ron J Stefanski

Host DisruptED

Ron Stefanski has spent his impressive three-decade career elevating access to education and removing the barriers of entry that deny educational opportunities for others. His experience and the connections he’s made along the way have provided him with opportunities to chronicle the stories of the everyday disrupters that are challenging the status quo.  

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Education & Upskilling, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare

Bachelor of Arts, with Honors - English Literature and Art History
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The AI-Powered Edge in Education: How LearningClues Is Enabling Student Success with Co-founder and CEO Dr. Perry Samson

Darin Francis - June 30, 2025

As AI continues to reshape education, institutions face a growing challenge in ensuring students succeed without compromising engagement or integrity. Today’s college students are often juggling jobs, family, and coursework, leading to limited study time and increased dropout risk. According to the

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Articles Education Technology

The DisruptED World of Tech Talent with TEKsystems: Future-Proofing the Workforce Through Inclusive Hiring and Non-Traditional Education

Ron Stefanski - June 27, 2025

In a workforce reshaped by automation, accelerated AI adoption, and persistent labor shortages, the demand for skilled tech talent has never been more urgentor more difficult to meet. The traditional pipelines, namely college degrees and four-year institutions, are no longer producing enough candidates to meet the explosive growth in tech roles.

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Articles Education Technology

Disrupting Higher Ed Through Career Alignment with Stephanie Tsales at Instride

Ron Stefanski - June 27, 2025

The labor market is evolving quickly and traditional higher education faces increasing pressure to demonstrate real-world value. According to Strada Education Network, just 63 percent of college graduates feel their education was worth the cost.

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Unity's Jessica Lindl on Playing the Career Game Loop: Learning to Earn in the New Economy (Episode 3)

Ron Stefanski - June 16, 2025

As AI, automation, and immersive tech accelerate disruption, the future of work is being reshaped faster than most institutions can adapt. Entry-level roles for recent graduates are shrinking, traditional degrees are being questioned, and lifelong careers are being replaced by continuous reinvention.

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Unity's Jessica Lindl on Playing the Career Game Loop: Learning to Earn in the New Economy (Episode 2)

Ron Stefanski - June 16, 2025

Todays workforce is facing profound disruption, driven by automation, AI, and shrinking entry-level job opportunities. According to SignalFires 2025 State of Talent report, entry-level hiring in tech has dropped by 50% from pre-pandemic levels.

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Unity's Jessica Lindl on Playing the Career Game Loop: Learning to Earn in the New Economy (Episode 1)

Ron Stefanski - June 16, 2025

As traditional career paths break down, economic mobility is being redefined by adaptability, not academic credentials. Today, 52% of college graduates are underemployed a year after graduation, working in roles that dont require a four-year degree.

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