Transforming Education Through Work-Based Learning
Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.57 w/Kristy Volesky
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In Episode 57 of the Global Career Tech Education Podcast, the first installment of our three-part series Excellence in Work-Based Learning, host Sylvester Chisom sits down with Kristy Volesky to explore transformative strategies for preparing students for career success. This engaging series highlights best practices, innovative approaches, and actionable insights to elevate work-based learning programs. Stay tuned for the next episodes as we continue to dive deeper into creating exceptional opportunities for students.
Topics Covered:
-What is Work-Based Learning?
-International Perspectives on Work-Based Learning
-Bright Spots in Work-Based Learning Across the Nation
-Breaking Privilege Barriers in Work-Based Learning
-Embedding Work-Based Learning into the Curriculum
Kristy Volesky Bio:
Kristy Volesky is an educational advocate who ambitiously supports students, teachers, schools, colleges, businesses and communities. With a passion for collaboration, Kristy has always sought ways to streamline educational programs and initiatives with key business and community leaders to efficiently address local challenges. Kristy’s experience teaching, leading, collaborating and developing solutions with industry thought leaders has led to the advancement of effective work-based learning practices locally and nationally. Kristy serves on ACTE’s Work-based Learning Policy Team, co-leads the monthly state leader network collaboration with the Coalition for the Career Development Network, is on the Iowa Work-Based Learning Coordinator Board and is the owner of Volesky Consulting. Kristy has over 20 years of educational experience as a teacher, work-based learning coordinator, educator, state level program consultant and national leader in work-based learning. Last year she published her first book, Transformational Work-Based Learning to support coordinators overseeing internship programs. Kristy holds a bachelor’s degree in business education and a master’s degree in organizational leadership.
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Learn more about Kristy's new book: Transformational Work-Based Learning: Leading Exceptional Internship Programs
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