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Mar 31, 2025

Northeastern University Arlington is Meeting the Moment for the Federal Workforce 

This week, we welcome Jamie Jones Miller, Dean and CEO of Northeastern University Arlington, back to the show as the federal workforce faces historic shifts. Before her inaugural role at Northeastern University Arlington, Jamie spent over 20 years in the defense industry, from Capitol Hill to the DoD. The national security insider has brought her expertise to grow the workforce’s next generation.

Jamie shares how her team is preparing today’s federal employees, military-connected individuals, and contractors for tomorrow’s tech-driven challenges through upskilling, reskilling, and policy-smart programs in cybersecurity, AI, data, and more.

00:00 Intro

02:00 From Capitol Hill and the Department of Defense to Academia: Jamie Jones Miller’s Story

04:39 Upskilling & Reskilling at Northeastern University Arlington

06:29 Customized Offerings to Meet the Current Federal Workforce Challenges

08:17 Jamie’s Experience Upskilling (and Why You Should To)

10:25 Upcoming Events and Offerings for the Federal Workforce

To browse programs and offerings at Northeastern University Arlington, click here: https://arlington.northeastern.edu/

Federal, Military, and Veteran Benefits: https://arlington.northeastern.edu/academic-programs/scholarships/

🗓️ Upcoming Federal + Military Open Houses:

📍April 2, 4:30–7:00 PM

🔗 Register: https://connect.northeastern.edu/portal/military_open_house?linkId=100000347700091

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