E06: Building Digital Bridges: How Grouptrail is Connecting Oregon's Students to Work

E06: Building Digital Bridges: How Grouptrail is Connecting Oregon's Students to Work

From Working Together: Collaborating for a Future-Ready Workforce by Oregon Workforce Partnership

October 28, 2024 · 18 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how Grouptrail connects Oregon's students to workforce opportunities through technology.

In this episode of Working Together, host Ashley Espinoza sits down with Justin Yuen, Founder and CEO of Grouptrail, to discuss how technology is helping connect students with workforce opportunities across Oregon. From its beginnings with Portland Public Schools in 2017 to its current state-wide impact, Grouptrail has evolved into a comprehensive platform that helps track work-based learning experiences, matches students with career opportunities, and bridges the gap between education and employment. Justin shares insights about the importance of accessible technology solutions, particularly for rural communities, and discusses innovative approaches like text-messaging engagement and employer e-learning programs.

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Espinoza

Guest: Justin Yuen

Topics covered

  • technology
  • education
  • workforce development
  • student engagement
  • rural communities

Keywords

  • Grouptrail
  • work-based learning
  • career opportunities
  • education
  • employment
  • technology solutions
  • rural communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grouptrail, Portland Public Schools

Places: Oregon

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