Chris Holman welcomes Machion Jackson, Deputy Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Detroit, MI.
Watch Machion and Chris discuss how Detroit schools are preparing students for careers and connecting education with Michigan’s workforce needs in the YouTube video shared below:
Chris had several questions for Machion in this conversation:
1. Welcome, Machion. Bring the Michigan business community up to speed on the Detroit Public Schools Community District?
2. Detroit schools are placing a greater focus on career readiness. What are you doing to help students understand the career opportunities available to them and choose a path that fits their interests and strengths?
3. DPSCD offers career programs in areas ranging from advanced manufacturing and construction to health care, aviation, and technology. How are you making sure those programs are connected to the kinds of jobs Michigan employers actually need to fill?
4. Students can gain real-world experience through internships, job shadows, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning. How important are those experiences in helping a young person make the transition from the classroom to the workplace?
5. What role do Detroit businesses play in preparing these students for careers, and what would you say to employers who want to become more involved in developing the next generation of talent?
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