Fostering Community Alignment for Workforce Readiness

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia and his guests talk about how YouScience is transforming career navigation for students and educators. Joined by an achieved panel of guests, including Peter Van Mondfrans from YouScience, Kaitlyn Tyler from the Greater Springfield Partnership, Christina Walters of Knight Dispatch, and Jamison Truebenbach from the Global Impact STEM Academy, the discussion explores the dynamic intersection of education, workforce development, and technology. They go in-depth on YouScience's unique approach to identifying student aptitudes and matching them with career opportunities, the critical role of local partnerships in retaining talent, and the transformative impact of real-world learning experiences.

Tune in to learn how this collaborative effort is equipping students with the tools, confidence, and language to thrive in the evolving job market, while fostering a stronger connection between education and industry.

• (00:00) Introduction to the Getting Smart Podcast
• (01:18) Meet the Guests
• (05:04) Pete's Sales Journey and Career Insights
• (07:38) Understanding Aptitudes with YouScience
• (09:45) YouScience's Impact on Employers and Students
• (14:56) Greater Springfield Partnership's Role
• (17:53) Real-World Learning and Internships
• (40:42) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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• Peter Van Mondfran | Linked In
• Kaitlyn Tyler | Linked In
• Christina Walters | Linked In
• Jamison Truebenbach | Linked In
• YouScience
• Greater Springfield Partnership
• Night Dispatch
• Global Impact STEM Academy
• Book: Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce