Feb 24, 2026
37
min read
Designing School Systems That Support Work Experiences for Students with Patrick Jones
In this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio, we welcome Patrick Jones to explore why the “internship shortage” is really a systems problem between schools and employers—not a lack of student talent or motivation. Patrick shares how discovery experiences and even imperfect internships can open doors, build essential workplace skills, and expand students’ understanding of career possibilities. He introduces his Discover–Ready–Find framework and calls on educators to create stronger relationships and on-ramps that connect learning to real-world opportunity with purpose.
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