RPP #209: Edson Barton of YouScience




Rod's Pulse Podcast show

Summary: Click the Title to Play or Download. Interview with Edson Barton, CEO and Founder of YouScience. YouScience "helps students build confidence and connects their education to best-fit careers in every stage of their journey." We discuss:Edson Barton, CEO Edson's background  Making education meaningful Improving standards in schools and for corporate certificationsEmployers say that colleges are not preparing students for the workforce Alignment of teaching with a student's career path creates engagement, retention, and improved outcomesIncreased dropout rate during pandemicGeneral studies is fastest growing major but it doesn't prepare students for the workplaceLiberal Arts education has stripped out career orientationStudents discover their aptitude using "brain games" They learn the "science" of themselvesEmployers discover and recruit students who match their needs Podsafe music selection Loving Hank by Debbie Poryes Trio - Jazz Pianist, Composer, Teacher & Vocalist Duration: 57:26