
The Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans Meeder
American youths and young adults struggle to make the leap from high school to college and onto a career. Even the brightest students often get sidelined because so much more than academic learning is involved. In this show, national expert and author Hans Meeder (from the National Center for College and Career Transitions) digs deeper into Career Connected Learning – the strategy that helps every youth learn about themselves, explore viable career options, and gain the knowledge and skills they need to move forward with confidence. In this show, Hans talks with leaders, both doers and thinkers, working at the local levels and also with state and national organizations who are pursuing all forms of Career Connected Learning. This show will keep you motivated as you move forward.
Episodes
18 episodes
Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce - Chapter 1, Part 1
Episode 302In a world transformed by AI and automation, many young people struggle to find careers that fit their strengths and goals. Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce by Hans Meeder with JoLynn Fletcher explores how students can ...
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34:54

School Leader Profile: Pamela Carr, Principal, Seacoast School of Technology
EPISODE 301In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Carr, Principal of Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter, New Hampshire. With over 30 years in education, Pamela shares her journey from business and computer science teacher to her c...
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33:18

The Purdue Polytechnic College and Polytechnic High Schools
In this podcast, we will be learning about an innovative connection between a state flagship research university and charter schools that include an underserved population, with a special emphasis on increasing access to STEM careers.Ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:38

CTE Without Limits, The New Vision for CTE
In this episode, we explore the new vision statement and report for Career Technical Education, called CTE Without Limits.Hans talks with Kimberly Green and Kate Blosveren Kreamer, the Executive Director and Deputy ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:02

Creating a Skills-Based Eco-System, The Role of Credential Engine
As we move from a rudimentary credentialing system that recognizes high school diplomas and college degrees, the number of “credentials” of all sorts has exploded. How can the consumer seeking to upskill make sense of this?On this...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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46:04

YouthForce NOLA: High-wage, High-demand Career Pathways for New Orleans Youth
In this episode, Hans talks with Cate Swinburn, President of YouthForce NOLA. YouthForce NOLA is an education, business, and civic collaborative that prepares New Orleans public school students for successful pursuit of high-wage, h...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:55

Exploring the Academies of Grand Island, Nebraska
In this episode, we learn about the Academies of Grand Island School District in Western Nebraska. I’m speaking with Jeff Gilbertson, Executive Principal of Grand Island Senior High and Daniel Phillips, Director of Career Education for th...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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52:32

Dr. Rich Feller and the Future of Career Development
In this episode, Hans interviews Dr. Rich Feller, expert practitioner and researcher on how children, youth and adults navigate career options and life transitions. Rich tells his story and his latest work in pushing through new f...
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47:46

The Martians in Your Classroom - A Discussion with Rachael Mann
In this episode, Hans Meeder talks with Rachael Mann, a noted author and speaker who focuses on STEM education and STEM-related careers. Rachael speaks and writes about disruptive technology, education, and careers. She is the aut...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:14

The Future of Career & Technical Education in America: A Conversation with Scott Stump
The Future of Career Technical Education in America: A Conversation with Scott StumpSince its inception in the early 1900s, Career and Technical Education (formerly known as industrial arts, or vocational education) has been at th...
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47:24

Building Work Ethic In Tomorrow's Workforce, A conversation with Josh Davies
Overview Employers often tell us that today’s young adults entering the job market do not have the basic work ethic and employability skills to be successful in the workplace. The question we ask in this episode i...
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45:52

Asking the Better Question to Create a Portrait of the Graduate
Asking the Better Question with Steve Fujii, Battelle for KidsFor the most part, today’s public schools are organized around core curriculum subjects of English/language arts, mathematics, science, and history, with other elective...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:04

Bringing Geometry and Algebra to Life - Scott Burke explains!
In this episode, Hans talks with Scott Burke, co-creator of two innovative and very effective contextual math programs, one for Geometry and one for Algebra. These two programs are exemplars of how career connections can deepen and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:10

Re-Defining the Goal: A Discussion with Speaker and Writer, Kevin J. Fleming
Why do we need to re-define the goal of American education, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized approach with career pathways? In this episode, Hans Meeder interviews best-selling author, speaker, and ...
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53:43

Can and should children learn about careers? Find out from "World of Work."
Can children learn about careers in a way that is positive and motivating, but does not lock them in to an early career choice? Absolutely. In this episode, school leader Ed Hidalgo from Cajon Valley Union School District...
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42:21

ConnectED and Linked Learning College and Career Pathways
In this week’s episode, Hans interviews Gary Hoachlander, President and Founder of ConnectED, The National Center for College and Career. Gary explained the structure of Linked Learning College and Career Pathways, and their positive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:37

P-TECH, Pathways to Technology Early College High School
Show OverviewIn this episode, host Hans Meeder interviews Grace Suh, vice president of Education for IBM Corporate Social Responsibility. Grace and Hans discuss the Pathways to Early College High School model (P-Tech) that w...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:53
