Preparing students to be “ready” for life after high school requires education to evolve alongside a rapidly changing workforce.Â
Redesigning Readiness brings together educators, workforce leaders, researchers, and other changemakers to explore the ideas,
partnerships, and practices shaping how we prepare students for what’s next.Â
Hosted by Dr. Joseph Goins, founder and CEO of Pathway2Careers, each conversation offers a different perspective on the challenges
and opportunities of preparing students for the future of work—and what it takes to make career-connected learning a meaningful part of that journey.Â
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EPISODE 1 — What Does It Really Mean to Be “Ready”? with Dr. Bill Daggett
Dr. Bill Daggett, founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education, discusses how schools can prepare students for an AI-driven workforce by prioritizing practical skills, career exposure, and a culture of educational change.
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Meet the Guest
Dr. Bill Daggett is the founder of the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education and creator of the Rigor/Relevance Framework and Future-Focused Success Framework. A former educator and New York State Education Department director, he has spent more than 30 years helping education systems prepare students for the future. He recently co-chaired AASA’s National Commission for Student-Centered, Equity-Focused, Future-Driven Education and now leads its National Demonstration Network.
Research & Resources Mentioned
- A Nation at Risk — National Commission on Excellence in Education, 1983
- Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AI — McKinsey Global Institute, 2025
- When Teachers Fear Math, Their Students Suffer the Consequences — Education Week, 2026
EPISODE 2 — What Happens When Employers Help Build the Pathway? with Dr. Jeff Moorhouse
Dr. Jeff Moorhouse, corporate director for secondary programs at Ballad Health and director of P20 initiatives at East Tennessee State University, shares how Ballad Health is partnering with schools and higher education to build healthcare career pathways that help students prepare for local jobs and address workforce shortages.
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Meet the Guest
Dr. Jeff Moorhouse is Corporate Director of Secondary Programs at Ballad Health and Director of P20 Initiatives at East Tennessee State University. He brings more than 30 years of experience in public education in Northeast Tennessee, including roles as a teacher, principal, and director of schools. Moorhouse has a strong track record of building college-going cultures, supporting workforce development, and aligning career and technical education with postsecondary and workforce pathways.
Research & Resources Mentioned
- The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts — Civic Enterprises, 2006
- Local Ties in Spatial Equilibrium — Federal Reserve Board, 2019
- National Implementation Evaluation of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) 1.0 — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2018
- 15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention — National Dropout Prevention Center, 2011
Meet the Host
Dr. Joseph L. Goins is the founder and CEO of Pathway2Careers and has spent more than 30 years working across education and education technology. A former vocational educator, Joseph has worked with schools, educators, and education leaders to connect learning with career pathways and strengthen outcomes for students.Â
As the host of Redesigning Readiness, he brings his experience in career-connected learning, mathematics education, CTE, and educational leadership to conversations with the educators and changemakers working to prepare students for what’s next.Â
Ready to redesign readiness in your community?
Every school, district, and community has its own challenges and opportunities when it comes to preparing students for life after high school. Pathway2Careers partners with educators and leaders to make career-connected learning more meaningful, relevant, and accessible.Â
Let’s talk about your goals and explore what’s possible.Â