Rethinking the Classroom to Career Continuum in the US

Host:

Mitch Dickey — State Workforce Advisor, Transfr

Panelists:

Johnnie-Lynn Crosby  —  Government Engagement Manager,  Transfr

Ron Painter  —  Principal, Forbes Field Associates

Greg Bunn  —  Executive Director, MassHire Metro Southwest WB

Scott Hughes  —  Director, Missouri Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust

There are almost 24,000 public high schools in the United States with over 17 million students. With only 61.4% of graduates enrolling in college, that still leaves millions of young people every year looking for a pathway to prosperity.

Fortunately, there are millions of well-paying skilled jobs in America that don’t require a four-year degree — just the right training. Understanding career options is a vital part of finding success after high school. With almost 40% of students not planning to attend college and with over a million students facing homelessness, connecting them to career pathways has never been more important.