In this Episode of the 2152 Project Mike and Jason discuss Work-Based Learning as a 'Talent Retention Strategy' for employers and industry partners. They also introduce the audience to some of the student talent in their programs who will be in charge of some future episodes!

Topic(s) Breakdown:

• Philanthropy vs Partnership (6:30-9:15)

• Studio 8 Designs: A Student Success Story (9:38-14:58)

• Leaky Talent Pipelines: Jason Throws a Chair (15:25-18:33

• I love Jake Hinkley (18:34-20:32)

• The Solution: Starting Now (20:33-22:00)

• Talent Retention: ACE Electric and Langdale Forest (22:01-28:32)

• Educational Systems CAN be a Barrier (29:12-31:51)

• Meet our Talent: Brinley & Drew (33:03-37:28

• Brinley & Drew Preview their Episode (37:29-40:14)