Jennifer Wilkerson

Jennifer Wilkerson is the VP of Innovations and Advancements at NCCER, specializing in construction education, while Andy Dunaway is a Product Manager at Pearson focused on bridging education with industry. They discuss redefining career readiness to include confidence and alignment with employers. Essential 'power skills' like teamwork and critical thinking are highlighted as vital. They advocate for apprenticeships and co-ops to give students real-world experience and suggest forming local partnerships to connect schools with industries, emphasizing diverse pathways to success.