The Matt Townsend Show

Career Ready Myth, Serving Puerto Rico, Butting Out of Your Relationships


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Myth of Career Ready Out of High School (19:36)
Anthony Carnevale currently serves as a research Professor and Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, a position he has held since the Center was created in 2008. While the stated end goal of K-12 education in America for students to be “college and career ready,” the reality is the existence of career-ready high school graduates are a myth.  Anthony P. Carnevale explains why we need to let go of this myth. 
Serving Puerto Rico (1:08:11)
John Brooks is the head coach of the BYU Swimming and Diving program. During his time as head coach he has routinely led the program to strong finishes in the conference, including a conference championship for the men in 2014. John has also coached swimmers that have competed in the USA Nationals, Olympic Trials, and the Olympic Games. Like many other college programs, BYU’s swimming and diving team booked a training trip to Puerto Rico before the island was hit by Hurricane Maria. Unlike the other teams, the Cougars actually followed through their plans. What followed was one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. John Brooks shares the experience of the BYU Swim and Dive team.
Butting Out of Your Relationships (1:53:06)
Brian Willoughby, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University. Dr. Willoughby's research focuses on young adult dating and relationship patterns. Dr. Willoughby is the co-author of the book "The Marriage Paradox" Dr. Willoughby discusses how to butt out of your own relationship.
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