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The Future Of Less WorkHow to Prepare Kids for Tomorrows Jobs with Hans MeederWhat happens when the most important skill for the future of work isn’t technical—but navigational? In this episode of The Future of Less Work, host Nirit Cohen sits down with Hans Meeder, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education and author of Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce, to explore why career navigation may be the defining capability of our time.From middle school classrooms to mid-career reinvention, they dive into the tools we need to thrive in a world where linear career paths no longer apply. Hans shares why the “college-first” mindset is breaking down, how career-conn...2025-05-2728 min
Radically Pragmatic, a podcast from the Progressive Policy InstitutePreparing Tomorrow's Workforce, ft. Hans MeederOn this episode of Radically Pragmatic, PPI’s Senior Advisor and Director of the What Works Lab, Bruno Manno is joined by Hans Meeder, Principal Consultant of Blue Crab Talent Strategy and Senior Fellow for Education and Workforce Innovation at YouScience.The two discuss Meeder's new book, “Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce: How to help every young person navigate their personal career path.” He explores how today’s youth can develop the critical Career Navigation Skills necessary to thrive in an evolving workforce shaped by AI, robotics, and automation.. By fostering these abilities, the book aims to help schools and comm...2025-05-2026 min
Dit is de DagNieuwsforum: zijn we nog bevriend met China?De Chinese president Xi Jinping is op bezoek bij Vladimir Poetin. En ondertussen is zijn vicepremier in gesprek met de Amerikanen, om iets te doen aan de handelstarieven. Ook in Europa zijn we veel met China bezig. Zo maken onze autofabrikanten zich zorgen over de goedkope Chinese modellen die onze snelwegen in rap tempo veroveren. Hoe moeten we ons tegen deze wereldmacht verhouden? Houden we onze kaarten tegen de borst, of sturen we aan op vriendschap?
In het Nieuwsforum van Langs de Lijn en Omstreken bespreken Hans van der Steeg en Robbert Meeder dit met:
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The Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederSchool Leader Profile: Career Readiness Starts Now - Lessons from Kristy Venne’s JourneyIn this episode, Hans Meeder speaks with Kristy Venne, a veteran public educator from central Ohio, about her inspiring journey from visual arts teacher to high school administrator and district leader in career-connected learning. Kristy shares how she led the design and launch of an innovative, non-traditional high school focused on flexible pathways, real-world experiences, and deep community partnerships in Dublin City Schools, Ohio. By integrating experiential learning, dual credit, industry mentorships, and career exploration into the fabric of her school, Kristy empowered students to take ownership of their learning and connect education with future possibilities—whether through college, ca...2025-05-0631 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederPreparing Tomorrow's Workforce - Chapter 1, Part 1Episode 302In a world transformed by AI and automation, many young people struggle to find careers that fit their strengths and goals. Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce by Hans Meeder with JoLynn Fletcher explores how students can build essential Career Navigation Skills and how schools can support them through Career-connected Learning. This chapter introduces the challenge and calls for a future where every young person is equipped to pursue meaningful work and make a difference.Available in both print and Kindle formats through Amazon.Audiobook version available on...2025-04-1134 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederSchool Leader Profile: Pamela Carr, Principal, Seacoast School of TechnologyEPISODE 301In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Carr, Principal of Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter, New Hampshire. With over 30 years in education, Pamela shares her journey from business and computer science teacher to her current role as a leader in career-connected learning. She reflects on the powerful impact that real-world experiences can have on student engagement, especially when students start to see how their classroom learning connects to future opportunities. From guest speakers to project showcases like “Futures Day,” Pamela brings passion and clarity to the mission of helping all students—especially the underserved—envision...2025-04-0933 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederThe Purdue Polytechnic College and Polytechnic High SchoolsIn this podcast, we will be learning about an innovative connection between a state flagship research university and charter schools that include an underserved population, with a special emphasis on increasing access to STEM careers.Host Hans Meeder is speaking with Dr. Gary R. Bertoline and Scott Bess.Dr. Bertoline is Dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and a Distinguished Professor of Computer Graphics Technology and Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University. To reach Dr. Bertoline by email: bertolig@purdue.eduMr. Bess is the Head of School for Purdue University’s P...2021-07-0851 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederCTE Without Limits, The New Vision for CTEIn this episode, we explore the new vision statement and report for Career Technical Education, called CTE Without Limits.Hans talks with Kimberly Green and Kate Blosveren Kreamer, the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of Advance CTE, respectively .Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work, was first established in 1920, and is the longest-standing national non-profit that represents State CTE Directors and state leaders who are responsible for secondary, postsecondary, and adult Career Technical Education (CTE) across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.Advance CTE supports v...2021-06-151h 00The Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederCreating a Skills-Based Eco-System, The Role of Credential EngineAs we move from a rudimentary credentialing system that recognizes high school diplomas and college degrees, the number of “credentials” of all sorts has exploded. How can the consumer seeking to upskill make sense of this?On this episode, Hans interviews Scott Cheney, President of Credential Engine, an organization working to address the credential boom. Credential Engine is a non-profit whose mission is to map the credential landscape with clear and consistent information, fueling the creation of resources that empower people to find the pathways that are best for them.C...2021-05-1946 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederYouthForce NOLA: High-wage, High-demand Career Pathways for New Orleans YouthIn this episode, Hans talks with Cate Swinburn, President of YouthForce NOLA. YouthForce NOLA is an education, business, and civic collaborative that prepares New Orleans public school students for successful pursuit of high-wage, high-demand career pathways and facilitates systems change to ensure equitable outcomes.Find out more: https://www.youthforcenola.org/Cate Swinburn is President of YouthForce NOLA. See Cate’s biography at: https://www.youthforcenola.org/ourstaffIn the news:This article in Education Next provides a helpful overview to the work in New Orleans.https://www.e...2021-05-0749 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederExploring the Academies of Grand Island, NebraskaIn this episode, we learn about the Academies of Grand Island School District in Western Nebraska. I’m speaking with Jeff Gilbertson, Executive Principal of Grand Island Senior High and Daniel Phillips, Director of Career Education for the Grand Island Public Schools District.Grand Island is a thriving small city in western Nebraska. The city itself has an official population count of about 50,000 residents, and with the surrounding counties, the metropolitan area has about 85,000 residents.Jeff and Dan have been integrally involved in leading a transformation effort for Grand Island’s Nebraska’s large and growing...2021-05-0352 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederDr. Rich Feller and the Future of Career DevelopmentIn this episode, Hans interviews Dr. Rich Feller, expert practitioner and researcher on how children, youth and adults navigate career options and life transitions. Rich tells his story and his latest work in pushing through new frontiers in career development education.Learn more about Rich and his work at https://www.richfeller.com/.About RichHelping individuals and organizations maximize talent by reimagining work, learning and well-being choices. Inspired by education's promise, I try to honor learning styles, promote access and provide clarity about navigating a lifetime of transitions. Fo...2021-04-1447 min
NOS Langs de Lijn Sportforum'Ajax was overrompeld, maar PSV overrompelde zichzelf ook'In het Sportforum praten Robbert Meeder en Hans van der Steeg over de afgelopen sportweek. Te gast zijn: Freek Jansen (VI), John van Lottum (oud-tennisser) en Frank Snoeks (NOS). Over de topper tussen Ajax en PSV, het aanstaande tennisjaar en laatste coronaontwikkelingen.2021-01-111h 16The Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederThe Martians in Your Classroom - A Discussion with Rachael MannIn this episode, Hans Meeder talks with Rachael Mann, a noted author and speaker who focuses on STEM education and STEM-related careers. Rachael speaks and writes about disruptive technology, education, and careers. She is the author of the children’s book, "The Spaces You Will Go" and "The Competition Companion" and coauthor of "The Martians in Your Classroom" and "Own The Microphone." Rachael holds an MA in educational leadership and has 14 years of classroom teaching experience in a range of subjects, including child development, science, technology, and culinary arts. Ms. Mann’s experience includes her work as...2021-01-0539 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederThe Future of Career & Technical Education in America: A Conversation with Scott StumpThe Future of Career Technical Education in America: A Conversation with Scott StumpSince its inception in the early 1900s, Career and Technical Education (formerly known as industrial arts, or vocational education) has been at the intersection of public education and the workforce. As CTE has evolved over the past 100 years, it has expanded its scope to include exploration of and preparation for hundreds of career paths, from the traditional paths like the skilled trades to health care and information tech and biotech.Where does CTE stand today, and where is it heading? ...2020-12-1847 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederBuilding Work Ethic In Tomorrow's Workforce, A conversation with Josh DaviesOverview Employers often tell us that today’s young adults entering the job market do not have the basic work ethic and employability skills to be successful in the workplace. The question we ask in this episode is: Can we find effective strategies to bring work ethic and employability skills into the school and college experience for all youth and young adults?In this episode, host Hans Meeder talks with Josh Davies Chief Executive Officer from the Center for Work Ethic Development.Davies is currently the CEO of The Cent...2020-12-1745 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederAsking the Better Question to Create a Portrait of the GraduateAsking the Better Question with Steve Fujii, Battelle for KidsFor the most part, today’s public schools are organized around core curriculum subjects of English/language arts, mathematics, science, and history, with other electives - the arts, career and technical education, and athletics – also available to add value and depth to the school experience. All of this effort is built on the general premise that the core academic skills are most important, and through other electives and life experiences, students will pick up the “soft skills” they will need for real life. Is...2020-12-0945 minNOS Langs de Lijn SportforumWas er al langer gesodemieter tussen AZ en Slot?In het Sportforum praten Robbert Meeder en Hans van der Steeg over de afgelopen sportweek. Samen met journalisten Vincent Schildkamp (FOX), John Volkers (Volkskrant) en Frank Snoeks (NOS) bespreken ze onder meer de breuk tussen AZ en hoofdcoach Arne Slot.2020-12-071h 19The Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederBringing Geometry and Algebra to Life - Scott Burke explains!In this episode, Hans talks with Scott Burke, co-creator of two innovative and very effective contextual math programs, one for Geometry and one for Algebra. These two programs are exemplars of how career connections can deepen and enrich student learning. We’ll learn how the programs work and how they are working in schools across the United States. Find out MoreMore about the Geometry in Construction Program and Amped on Algebra from Contextual Learning Concepts, LLC.https://contextuallc.com/Get in contact with Scott and Tom here:https...2020-12-0348 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederRe-Defining the Goal: A Discussion with Speaker and Writer, Kevin J. FlemingWhy do we need to re-define the goal of American education, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a personalized approach with career pathways? In this episode, Hans Meeder interviews best-selling author, speaker, and college administrator, Dr. Kevin J. Fleming. Kevin and Hans discuss what it means to re-define the goal, what the evidence tells us about needed change, and how best to communicate this vision to both education and community leaders.Dr. Fleming’s books: https://www.kevinjfleming.com/books Dr. Fleming’s Animated Videos:· Success in the New Economy-FutureBuilt· Success in the...2020-11-2553 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederCan and should children learn about careers? Find out from "World of Work."Can children learn about careers in a way that is positive and motivating, but does not lock them in to an early career choice? Absolutely. In this episode, school leader Ed Hidalgo from Cajon Valley Union School District explains his district's groundbreaking program, World of Work, and how children from grades K-8 learn about the world of work, about careers, and most importantly about who they are and how they are innately gifted with certain strengths, temperaments, and talents to be developed.Find out more through the following resourcesYouTube video showing 5th...2020-11-1842 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederConnectED and Linked Learning College and Career PathwaysIn this week’s episode, Hans interviews Gary Hoachlander, President and Founder of ConnectED, The National Center for College and Career. Gary explained the structure of Linked Learning College and Career Pathways, and their positive impact on students.More About ConnectEDYou can get up-to-date information at the ConnectED website: https://connectednational.org/SponsorshipThis episode is sponsored by Seamless WBL, an online system to manage all your work-based learning and program advisory board functions. Find out more at https://www.seamlesswbl.com/features/.2020-11-1143 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederP-TECH, Pathways to Technology Early College High SchoolShow OverviewIn this episode, host Hans Meeder interviews Grace Suh, vice president of Education for IBM Corporate Social Responsibility. Grace and Hans discuss the Pathways to Early College High School model (P-Tech) that was developed with the active involvement and support of IBM in 2011 and is currently being implemented in 11 states. P-Tech provides an intensive education/workforce educational approach to help economically disadvantaged youth earn a two-year college degree in a STEM field. The degree is delivered through an integrated early college high school model at no cost to the student and with ongoing emp...2020-11-0438 minThe Power of Career Connected Learning with Hans MeederThe Academies of Nashville StoryThe Academies of Nashville StoryDuring the 2006-2007 school year, the Academies of Nashville was only a dream—an ambitious, high school transformation effort that would bring together families, educators, and the community to improve our schools. Now, more than ten years later, that dream continues to grow. Graduation rates have increased. Student attendance is at an all-time high. Discipline referrals have significantly dropped. Business engagement in the school system has never been stronger and more powerful.In this episode, Hans talks with Donna Gilley, Director of the Academies of Nashville, and a CTE...2020-10-2845 minNOS Langs de Lijn Sportforum‘Over de Spelen hebben nu turnslachtoffers eindelijk aandacht hebben? Beetje raar’In het Sportforum ontvangen presentatoren Robbert Meeder en Hans van der Steeg de journalisten Vlado Veljanoski (NOS), Thijs Zonneveld (AD) en Erik van Haren (Telegraaf).2020-08-031h 19NOS Langs de Lijn Sportforum'Ontmoeting met Van Bommel was ongemakkelijk'Tijdens het Sportforum bij Langs de Lijn en omstreken wordt de afgelopen sportweek besproken. Dit keer ontvangen presentatoren Robbert Meeder en Hans van de Steeg drie sportkenners. Volkskrant-journalist Robèrt Misset. NOS-commentator Jeroen Elshoff en Oud-keeper Ronald Waterreus schuiven aan.2020-02-031h 16
Ready for Work14 Career Connected Learning with Guest Hans MeederWhy are so many well-educated and well-supported American youths struggling to make successful transitions to adult life? It’s an important question and the first that Hans Meeder asks on Episode 14 of our Ready for Work podcast, which was recorded at our recent ACT Workforce Summit.Hans works at the National Center for College and Career Transitions (NC3T), which he founded in 2012. His organization believes in a simple concept: every young American should have a dream and a plan. The problem? Millions of students don’t.Hans argues that the missing piece is Career Connec...2019-11-2621 min
Educviii With Dr. JeffersonCollege and Career Pathways-Educviii: Hans Meeder and National Center for College and Career TransitionsHans discusses the purpose of the National Center for College & Career Transitions, and how they are guiding state and regional innovation efforts in New York and Pennsylvania.2014-02-1300 min