The 2152 Project

The 2152 Project

by Jason Van Nus & Mike Hassler

Season 2

S2, E10: Kathy Tolleson on Preparing Industry to Hire from WBL

In Episode 10 of the 2152 Project, Kathy Tolleson, District Manager, AGC of Utah, joins Mike and Jason to cover some strategies of working with Industry to show them the value of hiring from the WBL talent pool; and with Parents and Students to show them the value of a career in the trades!

S2, E9: David Richardson on Overcoming Stigmas in the Trades

In Episode 9 of the 2152 Project, David Richardson, Founder of 'Trades over Grades', joins Mike & Jason to discuss stigmas surrounding education The Trades.

S2, E8: Series Summary: Teacher Pipelines

In this episode, Mike and Jason put a bow on the #TeacherPipeline series with their dialogue and takeaways from each LinkedIn Live episode. This discussion will help viewers turn this series into a tool and resource for individuals, school, districts, or states seeking to implement a Pathway or Program for future teachers.

S2, E7 - Andrea Bridges on Building Future Teachers through TAAP and WBL

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Mrs. Andrea Bridges, Teaching as a Profession Program Director for Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Andrea's role in leading the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Pathway and how she uses Work-Based Learning (WBL) to expand the practicum experience for her students.

S2, E6 - Madison Ply on Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Ms. Madison Ply, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dewar Elementary, Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Madison's experience in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Pathway and how she was able to use Work-Based Learning (WBL) to expand her practicum experience, gain valuable experience in the classroom, and gain 2+ years on her peers entering the Teaching Profession.

S2, E5 - Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Dr. Rodney Green, Asst. Superintendent of Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss the teacher shortage and how Lowndes County Schools is using the 'Teaching As a Profession' program in combination with 'Work-Based Learning' to identify, invest, and retain future teachers in Lowndes County Schools.

S2, Bonus Content: Beyond Theory: How to Actually Use YouScience Data in Your School

In this 'Bonus Content' episode, Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with Georgia's ACTE conference-goers some creative ways that they can ACTUALLY USE YOUSCIENCE data in their schools. These strategies include using YouScience data to address: Career Guidance CLNA Compliance IEP/504 Planning (Transition Plans) Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) initiatives Parent/Guardian Insights Differentiated Instruction Pedagogy Reflections for Instructors

S2, Bonus Content: A Reverse Career Fair: An overhaul to student/stakeholder engagement

In this 'Bonus Episode' Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with Georgia's ACTE conference-goers about a new type of event called a "Reverse Career Fair". It was a standing room only session, so enjoy the same content without the crowds! Also, there is a cameo (15:43) from Dr. Wall, Georgia's Deputy Superintendent of Schools, when she has to ask Jason to not be so loud because the adjacent rooms were having trouble hearing their presenters!

S2, Bonus Content: A Nationally Recognized Work-Based Learning Partnership

In this 'Bonus Episode', you'll hear Jason Van Nus (of the 2152 Project) present the Blueprint for the partnership, recently recognized by ACTE as the 2024 Industry/Education Partnership of the Year. This partnership is between the Lowndes County Work-Based Learning Program, ACE Electric, & Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta, GA, and was presented at the 2024 National Work-Based Learning Conference in Milwaukee, WI.

S2, Bonus Content: Selling & Recruiting in Work-Based Learning

In a 'Bonus Episode', Jason (of the 2152 Project) and colleague Stephen Casa (Ulster BOCES in NY) tag-team this high-energy session on 'Selling and Recruiting in WBL' at the 2024 National Work-Based Learning Conference in Milwaukee, WI.

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