CBIA BizCast: Building Career Pathways

What does Connecticut need to do to prepare high school students for the careers of today, and tomorrow?

That’s the mission of the newly formed Connecticut Career Pathways Commission.

In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima joins host Amanda Marlow to break down the commission.

DiPentima is one of the 30 members of the commission selected by the Lamont Administration—which also includes representatives from the business, education, and public sectors.

Episode Highlights:

• Commission members and goals
• Miguel Cardona’s role and leadership
• Tight timeline
• Breaking down silos
• Creating pathways for students who don’t go to college
• Importance of collaboration with the business community

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The episode also features a portion of a conversation into the state’s expanded paid sick leave and FMLA laws with Connecticut Department of Labor attorneys Jennifer Devine and Heidi Lane.

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