Career Pathways in a Rapidly Changing World: Work-Based Learning in the US - DC, Delaware and Texas

Welcome to our fifth podcast episode of “Career Pathways in a Rapidly Changing World” series. Our guest speakers are: Dr. Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education; Luke Rhine, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Mark Holodick, Delaware Secretary of Education; Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director, Rural Schools Innovation Zone; Jeanne Russell, Executive Director, CAST Schools; and CAST students. In this episode we will discuss the federal government's role in helping shape the career pathways effort across the 50 states, as well as learn how two very different states, Delaware and Texas, are integrating meaningful work-based learning experiences into the secondary school experience by building new bridges with employer and higher education partners. Educators and students will discuss their strategies, challenges, and successes in creating more inclusive and effective career pathways.