Survival Skills Courses

The Aspen Institute

A Workforce that Works - Skills, Jobs, and Mobility for Latinos

Explore strategies for empowering Latino workers through partnerships, education, and training. Learn how businesses and institutions can create quality jobs and pathways to mobility for young adults.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Help the Next Generation - Addressing the Technology Skills Gap

Explore strategies to bridge the technology skills gap, attract new talent to mainframe systems, and educate the next generation through hands-on programs and mentorship opportunities.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

physicsteachers

Communicating Physics through Letters - Enhancing Scientific Writing Skills

Explore how personalized letters can enhance scientific writing skills and develop researcher identity in physics education, with insights on implementing this innovative teaching method.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Influence is Your Superpower - Developing Persuasion Skills

Discover strategies to enhance your natural persuasion abilities, boost confidence, and become more influential without being pushy, based on insights from Yale's most popular management course.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Black Hole Survival Guide

Explore the mysteries of black holes with physicist Janna Levin as she discusses her book, offering insights into these cosmic phenomena and their impact on our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Pathways to Digital Skills Development for Latino Workers

Explore promising approaches to digital upskilling for Latino workers, students, and households. Learn from experts about challenges and opportunities in the digital economy for the Latino workforce.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Opportunity by Design: Growing Worker Skills and Talent in the Workplace

Explore strategies for integrating work-based learning into job design, addressing barriers, and expanding opportunities equitably to enhance worker skills and business outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Growing Language Skills with Immigrant Families - Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Innovative approaches to enhance language skills for immigrant families, focusing on workforce-centered ESL programs and early childhood education that address both parents' and children's needs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Digital Transformation's Impact on Work and Skills - Insights from Businesses

Explore how digital transformation impacts workplace skills, focusing on frontline workers. Learn about business strategies, training approaches, and insights from industry leaders on adapting to technological changes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Managing a Research Group: Leadership and Project Management Skills

Explore leadership essentials for managing research groups: team building, goal setting, strategic planning, and business aspects like finance and safety. Learn to motivate diverse teams and execute successful projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Docker

How to Talk to Humans: A Different Approach to Soft Skills

Explore a unique approach to soft skills, focusing on effective communication strategies for better interpersonal interactions in professional settings.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

A Survival Guide for Game Developers

Veteran game developer shares essential soft skills and insights for thriving in the dynamic games industry, drawing from 20+ years of experience.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Solo Development - Myths, Reality and Survival Strategies

Explore the realities of solo game development through successful developers' experiences, debunking myths and uncovering essential strategies for thriving in this challenging path.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Physics Girl

48 Hours in the Most Isolated Camp on Earth - Arctic Sea Ice Survival

Experience life in the most isolated camp on Earth, exploring survival techniques and scientific research on Arctic sea ice. Discover the challenges and unique aspects of this extreme environment.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Disparity in Cancer Survival Rates for Young Adults

Exploring the survival rate disparity for young adult cancer patients and the crucial gap between pediatric and adult oncology approaches.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video