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Inside The Trades
Inside The Trades seeks to find the answers on closing the talent gap and making the skilled trades an attractive destination for the next generation.We see the solution to this problem sits with the youth of today and helping them learn how the skilled trades are a pathway to a lucrative career. We talk with community and business leaders and hear their stories about the education, innovations and technology they're using today to build fulfilling careers. If you are a parent, school administrator or employer looking for ways to highlight the benefits of a skilled trades career please like, follow and share our show. If you have a story to tell that you think will help this mission please reach out to us!
Inside The Trades
EP 50: Disrupting Education with the Disrupt Education Podcast Team
In this episode, we welcome the Disrupt Education podcast dynamic duo, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt about the integration of trades and education. They discuss the challenges faced by the education system in preparing students for the workforce, the misconceptions surrounding vocational education, and the need for collaboration between industry and education. Peter and Alli emphasize the importance of integrating real-world experiences into the curriculum and building connections with local businesses and organizations. They also highlight the role of technology and innovation in shaping the future of education and the trades. The conversation explores the need for flexibility in curriculum standards, the value of career technical education, and the potential for industry to drive change in the education system.
Key points:
- Misconceptions and pushback regarding the integration of trades and education.
- Real-world projects and experiences have a lasting impact on students and can foster a love of education and connection to their community
- The need for better communication between schools and businesses to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Evaluating and reducing Graduation requirements to create more space for innovative programs
- Superintendents and education leaders should actively engage with businesses and community organizations to bridge the gap between education and industry
- Integration between industry and education can start at an early age through community involvement and school partnerships.
- Big thinking is necessary to bring about meaningful change in the education system and the trades.
- Colleges and universities should also focus on integrating career technical education and fostering connections with industry.
- Collaboration, continuous conversation, and the sharing of best practices can drive positive change in education and the trades
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