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How Can Place-Based Career Pathways Build Thriving Ecosystems? | Jonah Schenker
From Getting Smart Podcast · Hosted by Tom Vander Ark
Episode summary
In this episode of Getting Smart Podcast: In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Shawnee Caruthers explores the transformative power of Career Pathways Academy at iPark 87 with a dynamic panel of guests: Dr. Jonah Schenker (Ulster BOCES), John Boolukos (Archtop Fiber), and students Cameren Thibault-Edmonds and Natalie Winrow. Together, they discuss how place-based education, industry collaboration, and learner-centered design can open doors to opportunity, purpose, and belonging.
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In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, host Shawnee Caruthers explores the transformative power of Career Pathways Academy at iPark 87 with a dynamic panel of guests: Dr. Jonah Schenker (Ulster BOCES), John Boolukos (Archtop Fiber), and students Cameren Thibault-Edmonds and Natalie Winrow. Together, they discuss how place-based education, industry collaboration, and learner-centered design can open doors to opportunity, purpose, and belonging. From redefining Career and Technical Education (CTE) to fostering student confidence and self-direction, this episode highlights how intentional ecosystem building can create lasting community impact and prepare students to design the future. Outline (00:00) Introduction to the Getting Smart Podcast (02:16) The Heart of Ulster BOCES: A Learner-Centered Vision (07:18) Describing the Community and Pathways (10:49) Industry Partnership: A New Era of Collaboration (24:49) The Role of Advanced Manufacturing Pathways (28:50) Workplace Learning Challenges: Real-World Experience (33:18) Building a Sustainable Ecosystem for Education and Industry (40:02) Closing Thoughts and Future Possibilities Links Watch the full video here Read the full...