This episode with Shannon Marimón, Executive Director of ReadyCT, is loaded with valuable information on the state of educational programming, career pathway opportunities, and higher ed partnerships in CT. She covers ReadyCT's connection with the CBIA, how we can do a better job of educating our youth, and the importance of student development in the state.

Shannon talks to Ari about educator externships and how this will help students understand and appreciate the career opportunities that are available to them. By developing clear pathways and programming, we can ensure that students are set up for success in their preferred industries!

Books discussed in this episode: Growth Mindset by Carole Dweck The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick Lencioni

Shannon Marimón, Executive Director of ReadyCT ReadyCT's Website: https://readyct.org/ ReadyCT's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readyct/ Ready CT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadyCTED/ ReadyCT's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a_hbtPBLrXJ8nhDploItA/featured Shannon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmarimon/

Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT Direct Company Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itdirect151 Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/