The purpose of the podcast is to “explore and understand the most important voices, ideas and leadership applications that are driving Career Connected Learning in North America.”

Season 2 Episode 6: The Purdue Polytechnic College and Polytechnic High Schools
Jul 08, 2021
Season 2 Episode 6: The Purdue Polytechnic College and Polytechnic High Schools
Jul 08, 2021

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. Host Hans Meeder is speaking with Dr. Gary R. Bertoline and Scott Bess. Dr. Bertoline ...
Season 2 Episode 5: CTE Without Limits, The New Vision for CTE
Jun 23, 2021

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 ...
Season 2 Episode 4: Creating a Skills-Based Eco-System, The Role of Credential Engine
May 19, 2021

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.  ...
Season 2 Episode 3: YouthForce NOLA: High-wage, High-demand Career Pathways for New Orleans Youth
May 07, 2021

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 ...
Season 2 Episode 2: Exploring the Academies of Grand Island, Nebraska
May 04, 2021

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 ...
Season 2 Episode 1: Dr. Rich Feller and the Future of Career Development
Apr 14, 2021

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 ...
Season 1 Episode 10: The Martians in Your Classroom – A Discussion with Rachael Mann
Jan 05, 2021

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 ...
Season 1 Episode 9: The Future of Career & Technical Education in America: A Conversation with Scott Stump
Dec 21, 2020

Since its inception in the early 1900s, Career and Technical Education (formerly known as industrial arts, or vocational education) has been at the intersection of ...
Season 1 Episode 8: Building Work Ethic In Tomorrow’s Workforce, A conversation with Josh Davies
Dec 17, 2020

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 ...
Season 1 Episode 7: Asking the Better Question to Create a Portrait of the Graduate
Dec 09, 2020

For the most part, today’s public schools are organized around core curriculum subjects of English/language arts, mathematics, science, and history, with other electives – ...