In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. George Thomas, a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE), as he shares insights on the purpose, impact, and future of CTE in today’s education landscape.In addition to discussing systems and strategy, Dr. Thomas reflects on how early exposure to career‑focused learning influenced his own perspective as an educator and leader. Drawing from his experiences as a young adult, he speaks to the power of relevant, hands‑on learning and the role CTE can play in helping students discover direction, confidence, and opportunity.This episode is ideal for educators, administrators, counselors, industry partners, and anyone invested in expanding equitable access to meaningful career pathways.