The 2152 Project

2152 Project

2152 Project
In this episode, Mike and Jason host Dr. Chelsea Marelle, Assistant Professor at University of North Georgia, an expert in Special Education to discuss pathways to partnership between Work-Based Learning and Special Populations in our schools.
S3, E15 – A Discussion on WBL and SPED Partnerships
In this episode, Mike and Jason return to The 2152 Project with a vibrant discussion on emerging trends in WBL and a stark warning from a narrowly averted crisis for one of the most prominent State WBL programs in the country!
S3, E14: No funding…How could this happen?
This video is from a presentation at ACTE's 2025 National Work-Based Learning Conference. This is the first time that Jason has delivered this presentation publicly, and the response was outstanding! Session Description: What is AI’s Role in Work-Based Learning & Skill Development? Attend this session to discover how AI is transforming Work-Based Learning (WBL) by streamlining processes, enhancing student preparation, and automating support. This session will showcase practical AI tools, including School AI for creating mock interview spaces, a Coordinator Assistant for managing student guidance, and ChatGPT for evaluating resumes and LinkedIn profiles to identify gaps and generate targeted interview questions. Learn how to integrate AI into WBL programs to improve efficiency, personalize support, and better prepare students for the workforce. Learning objectives: Understand AI’s Role in Work-Based Learning – Explore how AI-powered tools can enhance work-based learning programs by automating tasks, improving student preparation, and providing personalized support. Learning objectives: Apply AI Tools for Career Readiness – Learn how to use platforms like School AI for mock interviews, a Coordinator Assistant for managing student advisement, and ChatGPT for resume and LinkedIn profile evaluation, gap analysis, and targeted question generation. Learning objectives: Integrate AI into WBL Programs – Develop strategies for incorporating AI into work-based learning initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline coordination, and better prepare students for career success.
AI & Apprenticeship: The Future of WBL Instruction
In the second episode of the 2152 Project's series, Work-Based Learning and Special Populations, Mike and Jason interview David Richardson, the Founder of Trades over Grades. David is passionate about Career & Technical Education, The Trades, and Special populations...particularly how they can all work together. Listen to this episode to hear some of David's unique and sometimes polarizing thoughts on Special Education. Whether you agree with him or not, his passion is obvious!
S2, E13: David Richardson on Work-Based Learning and Special Populations
In the first episode of our new series, Work-Based Learning and Special Populations, Mike and Jason interview Melanie Allen, a special populations advocate and researcher, about the benefits of aligning WBL and Special Education programs in a robust partnership designed for student success.
S2, E12: Melanie Allen on Work-Based Learning and Special Populations
In the final episode in our WBL and the Trades Series, and also our final episode of 2023, we speak with Greg Terry and Israel Cortez from Ace Electric about their unique perspective on investing in the future workforce, their recent national recognition, and a new pilot program with YouScience that will take their already DYNAMIC partnership with Lowndes High School Work-Based Learning to a whole new level!
S2, E11: Greg Terry on Preparing WBL to be Hired by Industry
In Episode 10 of the 2152 Project, Kathy Tolleson, District Manager, AGC of Utah, joins Mike and Jason to cover some strategies of working with Industry to show them the value of hiring from the WBL talent pool; and with Parents and Students to show them the value of a career in the trades!
S2, E10: Kathy Tolleson on Preparing Industry to Hire from WBL
In Episode 9 of the 2152 Project, David Richardson, Founder of 'Trades over Grades', joins Mike & Jason to discuss stigmas surrounding education The Trades.
S2, E9: David Richardson on Overcoming Stigmas in the Trades
In this episode, Mike and Jason put a bow on the #TeacherPipeline series with their dialogue and takeaways from each LinkedIn Live episode. This discussion will help viewers turn this series into a tool and resource for individuals, school, districts, or states seeking to implement a Pathway or Program for future teachers.
S2, E8: Series Summary: Teacher Pipelines
This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Mrs. Andrea Bridges, Teaching as a Profession Program Director for Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Andrea's role in leading the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Pathway and how she uses Work-Based Learning (WBL) to expand the practicum experience for her students.
S2, E7 – Andrea Bridges on Building Future Teachers through TAAP and WBL
This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Ms. Madison Ply, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dewar Elementary, Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Madison's experience in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) Pathway and how she was able to use Work-Based Learning (WBL) to expand her practicum experience, gain valuable experience in the classroom, and gain 2+ years on her peers entering the Teaching Profession.
S2, E6 – Madison Ply on Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline
This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Dr. Rodney Green, Asst. Superintendent of Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss the teacher shortage and how Lowndes County Schools is using the 'Teaching As a Profession' program in combination with 'Work-Based Learning' to identify, invest, and retain future teachers in Lowndes County Schools.
S2, E5 – Dr. Rodney Green on Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline
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