<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, &lt;strong&gt;Tom Vander Ark&lt;/strong&gt; sits down with &lt;strong&gt;Diane Tavenner&lt;/strong&gt;, founder and CEO of Futre, and &lt;strong&gt;Marshawn Brown&lt;/strong&gt;, a student user of the platform. Together, they discuss how Futre empowers students to explore diverse career pathways with transparency and dignity. From personalized career exploration and work-based learning integration to long-term tools for student success, this conversation reimagines the mission of education. Learn how schools can support students in navigating post-secondary options and preparing for meaningful, purpose-driven futures.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 id="h-outline" class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Outline&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:heading --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="#h-introduction-to-futre-platform"&gt;(00:00) Introduction to Futre Platform&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="#h-career-discovery-and-exploration"&gt;(09:02) Career Discovery and Exploration&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="#h-work-based-learning-integration"&gt;(13:33) Work-Based Learning Integration&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="#h-student-experience-and-recommendations"&gt;(22:35) Student Experience and Recommendations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 id="h-links" class="wp-block-heading"&gt;Links&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:heading --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="wp-block-list"&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gettingsmart.com/podcast/diane-tavenner-on-futre/"&gt;Read the full blog here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRgY8CwxZNk"&gt;Watch the full video here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-tavenner"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.futre.me/"&gt;Futre&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;!-- wp:list-item --&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.kairosacademies.org/"&gt;Kairos Academies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;!-- /wp:list-item --&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Getting Smart Podcast

Getting Smart

How Can Technologies Help Learners Figure Out What's Next For Them? | Diane Tavenner and Marshawn Brown

JAN 7, 202627 MIN
Getting Smart Podcast

How Can Technologies Help Learners Figure Out What's Next For Them? | Diane Tavenner and Marshawn Brown

JAN 7, 202627 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark sits down with Diane Tavenner, founder and CEO of Futre, and Marshawn Brown, a student user of the platform. Together, they discuss how Futre empowers students to explore diverse career pathways with transparency and dignity. From personalized career exploration and work-based learning integration to long-term tools for student success, this conversation reimagines the mission of education. Learn how schools can support students in navigating post-secondary options and preparing for meaningful, purpose-driven futures. Outline (00:00) Introduction to Futre Platform (09:02) Career Discovery and Exploration (13:33) Work-Based Learning Integration (22:35) Student Experience and Recommendations Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn Futre Kairos Academies