Scaling Durable Skills In Education-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.56

Scaling Durable Skills In Education-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.56 In Episode 56 of the Global CTE Podcast, host Sylvester Chisom welcomes Tim Taylor, Co-Founder and President of America Succeeds, to discuss the transformative power of durable skills in education and workforce development. Tim shares insights into the Durable Skills Framework, its role in preparing students for economic mobility, and exciting innovations like the new Path Smith Seal. This episode is packed with actionable ideas for educators, policymakers, and business leaders looking to bridge the gap between education and industry. Topics Covered:

1. Why Durable Skills Matter More Than Ever
2. The Durable Skills Framework Explained
3. CTE & Durable Skills
4. Embedding Durable Skills Across the Curriculum
5. Introducing the Path Smith Seal

Tim Taylor Bio: Tim Taylor is the Co-Founder and President of America Succeeds, an organization committed to engaging business leaders in modernizing education systems to drive equity and opportunity. With a rich background in public policy, nonprofit leadership, and business engagement, Tim has worked extensively to bridge the gap between education and industry promoting Durable Skills, such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking. Tim is also a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow and was named one of Getting Smart's “60 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education."

Learn more about Durable Skills: https://americasucceeds.org/policy-priorities/durable-skills

Learn more about Pathsmith:

https://www.pathsmith.org/