Creating Opportunities in Rural Education: Recent Episodes
Liz Rickard
Career Exploration is a largely neglected topic in schools. As a result the US has 43 Millions Americans oweing $1.5 Trillion in college debt, two thirds of college graduates doubting that they have the skills needed to be successful in the workforce and a whole lot of employers who agree. This podcast will host educators and industry professionals to bring awareness to program gaps, make connections for program improvement, and inform the community about "college and career readiness" initiatives in local schools.
In this episode, I speak with the interim Executive Director of the Otego County Chamber of Commerce, Al Rubin. Al is a community activist and an entrepreneur driven by making Otsego County, the place we both call home, a better place to live, work and play.
Post Covid, college enrollment is down and there are many job opportunities in the real world. Now more than ever is a good time to gain a trade and employability skills. Learn what BOCES has to offer in my chat with Ryan DeMars. He can be contacted for more information at rdemars@oncboces.org or (607) 286-7715 ext. 2609.
Today I talk with Steve Palmatier, a fellow education consultant about applied learning, the gig economy and entrepreneurship. We also give descriptions of some of the programs we run in schools for those looking to up their career exploration game!
I talk with Scott Beattie: post COVID, Career Pathways and state assessments that aren't doing students any favors.