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Jan 20, 2026

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Placing Students at the Center of Work-Based Learning with Brian Johnson

Unlock how to scale high‑quality work-based learning with Brian Johnson, a district work-based learning coordinator who has helped place thousands of students in meaningful, real‑world experiences. This episode of College & Career Readiness Radio dives into practical strategies for building student‑centered internships, engaging industry partners with a flexible “menu” of options, and designing systems for accountability, termination, and redemption that keep quality high. Listeners will learn how to start pathways work in elementary school through curiosity and career fairs, leverage families as a powerful partner network, and shift ownership so students drive their own college and career readiness journeys.