Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
All content for Jimmy's Jobs of the Future is the property of Boxlight Creative Studio and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
Claudia Harris | Why Women Are Falling Behind in AI
Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
46 minutes
3 months ago
Claudia Harris | Why Women Are Falling Behind in AI
AI is transforming the job market faster than we think - and Claudia Harris is on the frontlines.
In this episode of Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Jimmy sits down with Claudia Harris, CEO of Makers and former CEO of The Careers & Enterprise Company. From working inside government to leading one of the UK's most innovative tech training companies, Claudia shares hard-won insights into how AI is reshaping work, the urgency of upskilling, and what we can do to bridge the talent gap.
She also discusses gender gaps in AI, employer-funded bootcamps, and how her own early career shaped her drive to change the system.
🎓 Whether you're just starting out or pivoting mid-career, this episode is packed with insight on how to futureproof your skills.
00:00 Intro01:37 Makers: Building Tech Talent from the Ground Up01:55 How AI Is Rewiring the Future of Work03:21 Grit Over Degrees: What Matters Now05:35 From Bootcamps to Big Business: Changing the Model06:48 How Google & Top Firms Are Hiring Now12:11 The AI Skills Gap No One Is Talking About14:35 Where AI Fits in the Workplace Today17:33 Preparing Gen Z for the AI Economy23:21 The School-to-Work Pipeline Is Broken23:46 How to Fix Careers Education in the UK24:37 Vivid Experiences Beat Classrooms26:26 Real Results from Real-World Learning28:46 Becoming a CEO: Lessons from the Top29:47 The Art of Raising Funds for Impact31:19 McKinsey & Mindset: Big Consulting Learnings34:35 The Job That Changes Your Life37:18 AI’s Role in Futureproofing Learning43:11 Quick Fire: Startups, Skills & Surprises
**********
Follow us on socials!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture
Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/
Want to come on the show?
hello@jobsofthefuture.co
Sponsor the show or Partner with us:
sunny@jobsofthefuture.co
Credits:
Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE
Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/
Junior Producer: Thuy
✅ TIMESTAMPS
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jimmy's Jobs of the Future
Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
