Mike Parry: All In on Career Education…Under Pressure

Purpose Under Pressure

Career Education is interesting because it seems so pigeonholed. Isn’t career education what school in general is all about? Yet, career education is funded differently, received and perceived differently by parents and students, and separated from public and private schools in general.

Still, despite the stigma and the odds, career education is booming, and it’s helping to rebuild local businesses and economies that need a stronger workforce to survive.

In this episode of Purpose Under Pressure, host Bryan Lefelhoc, founder of Bryan Media Strategies talks with Mike Parry, the superintendent of Grant Career Center, about the importance of career education and the challenges faced in providing it.

They discuss the growth of the center, the need for community and business support, and the evolving landscape of education funding. Mike shares his vision for the future of career education, emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovative thinking to better serve students and prepare them for the workforce.

The conversation also touches on the role of parents in guiding their children’s career paths and the importance of adapting to the changing educational environment.

Purpose Under Pressure is brought to you in partnership with Sandler by the Ruby Group, serving sales professionals and sales organizations nationwide from their locations in Akron and Columbus, Ohio, in upstate New York and in Jacksonville, Florida

Takeaways

-Career education is crucial for preparing students for the workforce.

-Community support plays a vital role in the success of career education programs.

-The growth of Grant Career Center reflects the increasing demand for vocational training.

-Funding and resource allocation are significant challenges in education.

-Partnerships with businesses can enhance career education opportunities.

-Parents should be involved in their children's career decisions.

-The timeline for education and career paths is changing.

-Career education should be accessible to all students, regardless of background.

-Innovative thinking is necessary for the future of education.

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Helpful Links:

Mike Parry, Grant Career Center: https://www.grantcareer.com/

Sandler by the Ruby Group: https://go.sandler.com/therubygroup/

Bryan Lefelhoc, Owner, Bryan Media Strategies: https://www.bryanmediastrategies.com/