{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lessons Learned","title":"Transforming Education for Career Readiness ft Jennifer Kushell | Lessons Learned | Ep 1","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/85760fee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1920,"description":"How can we leverage student agency to build more invested, more prepared graduates?\n“We need to give kids context to understand that if they’re going to think about their life beyond (and their goals beyond) school, they need to understand where they fit in [and how education prepares them for it].” -Jen Kushell\nIn this episode of Lessons Learned, our host Matt kicks off Season 2 with Jennifer Kushell, CEO and founder of Exploring Your Potential—a career readiness program that helps students connect their interests to future planning. \nThroughout our conversation, we explore key topics such as:\nHow career conversations build engagement and academic relevance that help students persist in and beyond K-12\nThe gaps in many CTE programs between what’s offered, what’s requested, and what’s needed [by workforce]\nThe importance of introducing college and career readiness (CCR) in early grades, to set the foundation for high school pathways and engagement\nThe professional learning support needed to get educators comfortable incorporating career conversations within their classrooms\nWhether you're an educator, district leader, or involved in career development, this episode offers actionable strategies for building sustainable, student-centered CTE systems that meet the needs of both students and employers.\nConnect with our guest:\nJennifer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkushell/ \nEYP Ventures Website: http://exploringyourpotential.com/ \nThe Disengagement Gap Brookings Report: https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REPORT_The-Disengagement-Gap_FINAL.pdf \nWays to tune in:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bzi3DLY1fCuBknsxWySw6 \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lessons-learned/id1714296987 \nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c715776e-3d77-4a8b-806b-207e01b861af \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betterlesson4313","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Mdu1iCieptLWUT04gYzKIFWxEmoqwaPw6uztwTWOCwQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZGQ5/OGFhN2UwNzVjYzhh/ZjkwZWUyYWNlNTU0/Yzg1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}