Confluence Conversations
Confluence Conversations is a podcast dedicated to fostering insightful discussions on education, community impact, and pressing societal issues. Through engaging conversations with educators, experts, and changemakers, we aim to inspire action, promote awareness, and drive meaningful dialogue on topics that matter. This podcast serves as a platform to amplify voices, share knowledge, and create a ripple effect of positive change within and beyond the Confluence Academy community.
Confluence Conversations
Pathways to Prosperity: Student Success at Ranken Technical College
This episode explores how Ranken Technical College prepares students for high-demand, high-wage careers through hands-on learning, industry-aligned programs, and comprehensive student support. We’ll highlight the pathways Ranken creates—from dual credit and early college to apprenticeships and employer partnerships—and how Student Success initiatives help learners persist, complete, and thrive.
Crystal Herron, Vice President for Student Success, will share how her team advances equity, belonging, and career readiness, along with how Ranken collaborates with K–12 schools, families, and employers to expand opportunity.
