Thinking Difference

Thinking Difference
Podcast Description
“Think Difference” brings together educators, innovators, nonprofits, and industry leaders to explore how collaborative action can solve our most pressing challenges—from workforce readiness to equity in opportunity.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as workforce readiness, equity in opportunity, and innovative educational practices. For example, the first episode with Kellie Lauth explores the importance of supporting teachers in the age of AI, the need for collaboration between industry and education to address real-world issues, and how to build resilient educational systems. This series aims to challenge traditional norms in education and emphasize community empowerment.

“Thinking Difference” brings together educators, innovators, nonprofits, and industry leaders to explore how collaborative action can solve our most pressing challenges—from workforce readiness to equity in opportunity.
In today’s episode, we sit down with Ryan Seely, a former school counselor turned Partner of Industry, to talk about what it really means to prepare students for life after high school. From soft skills to welding certifications, Ryan shares how the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus is helping students take meaningful steps toward both college and career.
Together, we explore the role of community partnerships, the shift toward career-connected learning, and the rising value of experience in today’s job market. Ryan’s perspective is a hopeful and practical roadmap for what’s possible in modern education.
Connect with Ryan and explore his work on the Career Conversations Podcast, on LinkedIn, via email [email protected] and learn more about the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.

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