Exposing Students to Diverse Education and Career Opportunities

Host Jason Altmire speaks with Edson Barton, the CEO of YouScience, an organization focused on bridging the gap between education and career opportunities. YouScience uses a unique approach to help students connect to future careers by understanding their natural aptitudes and aligning them with educational pathways.

Edson discusses how the organization collaborates with postsecondary institutions to enhance student recruitment and retention. He also highlights how the roughly 16,000 employers within the YouScience system, ranging from Fortune 500 Companies to mom-and-pop local businesses, connect with students to meet workforce demands.