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Bridging education and business with The OC’s Dr. Justin Terry | E1949

May 16, 2024

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Dr. Justin Terry discusses Opportunity Central's impact on merging education and business, incorporating entrepreneurship in education, addressing community needs, and inspiring future-ready skills. The unique educational facility in Texas blends a mall-like public space with high school, college, and trade school courses, fostering community engagement and real-world learning experiences. The school integrates personal finance education with entrepreneurship, emphasizing the development of entrepreneurial skills from a young age. The facility focuses on creating economic opportunities, enhancing learning experiences, and preparing students for future workforce needs through innovative strategies.

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Opportunity Central merges education and careers in a groundbreaking facility.

Entrepreneurship skills are nurtured through hands-on experiences in businesses within the school.

The inclusive model levels the playing field for students of all backgrounds.

Deep dives

Revolutionizing Education through Career-Integrated Learning

Creating a groundbreaking facility in the Forney Independent School District, Dr. Justin Terry is revolutionizing education by merging careers and education. This innovative approach combines three core elements, career, college, and community. Students are immersed in real-world experiences within a 350,000 square foot facility, shaping a new standard for education.

Introduction

3min

Exploring a Unique Educational Facility in Texas

3min

Exploring a Multifaceted Educational Venue and Retail Space

3min

Innovative Education-Business Partnerships

9min

Teaching Personal Finance and Business Skills to Students Through a Unique Partnership

3min

Innovative Education Facility for Community Development

15min

Flexibility in Facility Growth and Startup Efficiency: Student Challenges Amidst COVID

3min

Innovative Educational Programs: Real-World Learning and Empowerment

15min

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Todays show:

Dr. Justin Terry joins Jason to discuss the future of work, education, and the unique impact of Opportunity Central (The OC). They explore how the school incorporates entrepreneurship (9:03), addresses community needs (22:00), and more!

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(1:38) The OC, leveling the playing field in education, and the future of job availability

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(9:03) Exploration of the unique educational facility and its impact on local businesses

(15:15) Incorporating entrepreneurship and future ready skills in education

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(21:32) Addressing community needs through the educational facility

(31:00) Considering expansions and potential partnerships for the facility

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(39:03) The impact of the new educational model on students and equalizing opportunities

(51:56) The role of entrepreneurship in public education

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