From Car Factory Apprentice to Cabinet Minister - Gillian Keegan's Inspiring Journey Join us on this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, where we chat with Gillian Keegan, who has had an extraordinary career that spans from working as an apprentice in a car factory to becoming a prominent political figure and Education Secretary. In this engaging conversation, Gillian shares her thoughts on key societal issues, her journey through various industries, the importance of degree apprenticeships, and her experiences in politics. Tune in to hear about her insights on leadership, social care, AI, and her exciting future plans. 00:00 The Fragility of Society 00:18 Gillian Keegan's Political Journey 00:33 Rising to the Cabinet 00:59 Navigating Political Challenges 02:38 Losing a Seat and Moving Forward 04:11 From Business to Politics 04:46 The Importance of Apprenticeships 09:52 Leadership and Strategy 13:13 The Brutality of Politics 14:01 Women in Politics 25:33 Degree Apprenticeships 30:32 Ministerial Roles and Challenges 37:27 Curiosity and Lifelong Learning 38:45 Returning to Education 39:57 Introduction of Key Figures 40:09 Unexpected Cabinet Appointment 41:21 Challenges in Political Leadership 43:37 Teacher Retention Issues 47:06 Impact of Bureaucracy on Professions 01:00:10 AI and the Future of Work 01:02:28 Personal Reflections and Future Plans 01:14:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell ********** 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices