From Classroom to Career: Closing Michigan’s Skills Gap

About this episode

This episode discusses the new AP Career Kickstart program aimed at improving workforce readiness for students in Michigan.

What does it really take to prepare students for today’s workforce – and are we starting early enough? In this episode, we explore a new approach to workforce readiness: AP Career Kickstart, a set of courses developed by The College Board in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce based on significant research and feedback. Joining us are: - Jeff Metts, a mid-Michigan business leader and prominent manufacturer focused on talent development - Alyssa Chudnofskey, executive Director at The College Board, helping shepherd this new programming

People in this episode

Guests: Jeff Metts, Alyssa Chudnofskey

Topics covered

• workforce readiness
• education
• skills gap
• career development
• AP Career Kickstart

Keywords

• skills gap
• workforce
• education
• career readiness
• Michigan
• The College Board
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The College Board, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Places: Michigan

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