Redesigning Readiness

How can communities bring education and industry together to strengthen career pathways?

In this episode of Redesigning Readiness, Dr. Joseph Goins talks with Dr. Jeff Moorhouse about how schools, higher education, and employers can work together to better prepare students for the workforce. Drawing on his experience with Ballad Health, Dr. Moorhouse shares how collaboration can help address workforce challenges and connect education to the needs of local communities.

They also discuss why sharing best practices, aligning efforts across sectors, and building stronger partnerships can benefit both students and employers, particularly in regions facing critical workforce shortages.

In this conversation:

• Why collaboration across K-12, higher education, and industry matters
• How Ballad Health is responding to regional nursing workforce shortages
• How career pathways can connect education to local workforce needs
• Why sharing best practices can help communities strengthen career-connected learning
• How partnerships can create better outcomes for students and employers

Explore more conversations, resources, and episode materials at p2c.org/redesigning-readiness.

What does it mean to prepare students for a future that is changing faster than ever?

In this episode of Redesigning Readiness, Dr. Joseph Goins talks with Dr. Bill Daggett about the changing relationship between education, work, and opportunity. As AI and automation reshape the workplace, they explore why schools need to help students develop the skills, judgment, and adaptability they will need beyond high school.

They also discuss practical steps education leaders can take to move from awareness to action, including building awareness, empowering educators ready to lead change, and using early successes to build momentum.

In this conversation:

• How AI is changing the workplace and what students will need to thrive
• Why skills and career pathways matter alongside traditional degrees
• How schools can make academic learning relevant to real careers
• The role of business and industry partnerships
• Why culture matters to lasting change in education

Explore more conversations, resources, and episode materials at p2c.org/redesigning-readiness.