Redesigning Readiness

Pathway2Careers

Redesigning Readiness brings together educators, workforce leaders, researchers, and other changemakers to explore the ideas, partnerships, and practices shaping how we prepare students for what's next. 

Episodes

  1. Oct 27

    What Does It Take to Prepare Students for What’s Next? with Dr. Katie Graham

    How can we ensure every student can access meaningful career-connected learning opportunities? In this episode of Redesigning Readiness, Dr. Joseph Goins talks with Dr. Katie Graham, Nebraska’s state director for career and technical education, about how education systems can help students explore career possibilities and prepare for life after high school. Drawing on her experience in Nebraska, Dr. Graham shares how schools, employers, and communities can work together to expand career-connected learning and connect classroom experiences to students’ futures. They also discuss barriers that can prevent students from accessing opportunities, the importance of helping young people make informed decisions about their next steps, and how education systems can measure outcomes and build lasting partnerships that support student success. In this conversation: Why career-connected learning should help students explore a range of possibilitiesHow schools can address barriers to internships, work-based learning, and other experiencesWhy students need clear information about different postsecondary and career pathwaysHow educators can measure participation, access, and outcomesWhy connecting academic learning with meaningful work mattersHow schools, employers, and communities can build lasting partnerships to expand opportunitiesExplore more conversations, resources, and episode materials at p2c.org/redesigning-readiness.

  2. Oct 14

    What Happens When Employers Help Build the Pathway? with Dr. Jeff Moorhouse

    How can communities bring education and industry together to strengthen career pathways? In this episode of Redesigning Readiness, Dr. Joseph Goins talks with Dr. Jeff Moorhouse about how schools, higher education, and employers can work together to better prepare students for the workforce. Drawing on his experience with Ballad Health, Dr. Moorhouse shares how collaboration can help address workforce challenges and connect education to the needs of local communities. They also discuss why sharing best practices, aligning efforts across sectors, and building stronger partnerships can benefit both students and employers, particularly in regions facing critical workforce shortages. In this conversation: Why collaboration across K-12, higher education, and industry mattersHow Ballad Health is responding to regional nursing workforce shortagesHow career pathways can connect education to local workforce needsWhy sharing best practices can help communities strengthen career-connected learningHow partnerships can create better outcomes for students and employersExplore more conversations, resources, and episode materials at p2c.org/redesigning-readiness.

  3. Sep 10

    What Does It Really Mean to Be “Ready”? with Dr. Bill Daggett

    What does it mean to prepare students for a future that is changing faster than ever? In this episode of Redesigning Readiness, Dr. Joseph Goins talks with Dr. Bill Daggett about the changing relationship between education, work, and opportunity. As AI and automation reshape the workplace, they explore why schools need to help students develop the skills, judgment, and adaptability they will need beyond high school. They also discuss practical steps education leaders can take to move from awareness to action, including building awareness, empowering educators ready to lead change, and using early successes to build momentum. In this conversation: How AI is changing the workplace and what students will need to thriveWhy skills and career pathways matter alongside traditional degreesHow schools can make academic learning relevant to real careersThe role of business and industry partnershipsWhy culture matters to lasting change in educationExplore more conversations, resources, and episode materials at p2c.org/redesigning-readiness.

  • 3 Episodes

About

Redesigning Readiness brings together educators, workforce leaders, researchers, and other changemakers to explore the ideas, partnerships, and practices shaping how we prepare students for what's next. 

Information

  • Creator
    Pathway2Careers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Redesigning Readiness
  • Show Website
    Redesigning Readiness

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