Reframing Experience for a Changing Workforce: A gener8tor Skills Conversation with Anthony

Change does not erase experience. It reframes it.

In this episode of the gener8tor Skills Impact Series, Anne Nadel speaks with Anthony, a U.S. Army veteran whose background spans electronics repair, automation technology, and geoscience. With decades of hands-on experience and advanced academic training, Anthony’s story reflects a common challenge for experienced professionals: how to stay relevant and confident as the job market evolves.

After completing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and working extensively with large scientific data sets, Anthony joined the Skills Accelerator not to start over, but to bring clarity and credibility to the data work he was already doing. His goal was to better understand how modern data analytics language, tools, and hiring expectations align with real world experience.

Rather than treating learning as a reset, Anthony used the program to strengthen how he positions his background. The experience helped him connect his technical and analytical work to what employers are looking for today, especially in a workforce increasingly influenced by AI and data driven decision making. Most importantly, it gave him confidence in how to communicate his value and navigate the next stage of his career.

A few highlights from the conversation:

• Choosing data analytics to validate and elevate skills he was already using

• Structured modules that felt approachable and directly applicable to real work

• One on one coaching that sharpened his resume, interview skills, and professional presence

• Weekly accountability that helped turn learning into action

• Gaining clarity on how employers evaluate candidates in today’s job market

Anthony’s takeaway is both simple and grounded: stay open to change, do the work, and let your experience evolve with the times. His journey shows that growth does not require leaving your past behind. It requires learning how to carry it forward with intention.

Watch the full conversation here: