What happens when decades of experience in classrooms, career tech education, and workforce leadership all converge in one mission?In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton sit down with Dr. Chris Kennedy to discuss his transition from K-12 leadership into workforce development at Wallace Community College. From agriculture classrooms to statewide leadership roles, Dr. Kennedy reflects on the lessons learned serving students, supporting teachers, and building career pathways that create real opportunity.The conversation explores the future of workforce development in the Wiregrass region, the importance of partnerships between education and industry, and why helping students discover purpose still drives the work today.