Dr. Cole explores alternative routes to education. He explores the idea that all student need to go to college, unpacking the opportunities that exist for young adults who want to learn skills outside the traditional post high school route.
Guest:
Dr. Steven Cole. Retired educators for 46 years in education. Steven worked in school administration, and also public and private education settings in Kansas City. He has been at the Universal Technical Institute for the last 14 years, currently as the National Director of High School Development.

To learn more about Dr. Cole, please visit:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: stevecoyle2793
Website: www.uti.edu

Timestamps:
4:30 - Personal Story - How Steven Found his Role
6:00 - Idea - Rule of 1-2-7
8:00 - History - Griggs vs. Duke Power & Energy 401 U.S. 424 (1971)
10:40 - Stats - 1/2 of all college graduates are no using their degree
14:00 - Idea - Underrepresentation of Women in High Skilled Trades or STEM
16:20 - Idea - Practical Non-College STEM Pathways
17:50 - Professional Pathways - What are ways of entering STEM career opportunities
20:00 - Adult Strategy - Ideas for Exploring Careers: Give Presentations
20:00 - Student Strategy - Ideas for Exploring Careers: Explore Careers & Technical Businesses
23:00 - Career Theory - Gottfredson Theory of Circumscription and Compromise
24:40 - Parent Strategy - Exploring Career Ideas: Pay Attention to What Your Kids are Good At
26:10 - Parent Strategy - Exploring Career Ideas: Know What Your Kids Can Handle
30:30 - Unknown Careers - Non-Destructive Technician, Wind Turbine Technician, Diesel Technicians
38:00 - Personal Stories - Exploring Passions and Careers
44:30 - Personal Strategy - Taking Time for Self

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
G Mills: https://gmills.bandcamp.com/

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