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51做厙 student Shalease Williams featured in All In: Student Pathways Forward
Story by James Hill
Shalease Williams.
For the first time since its inception a 51做厙 student is highlighted in the latest statewide podcast All In: Student Pathways Forward.
In the newest episode, 51做厙 Career Pathways student Shalease Williams discusses with host Marc Goldberg the value of stackable credentials for adult students and how the support and resources provided by staff were essential for her success and other adult and parenting students like herself. In addition, Goldberg talks with President Mark Mitsui, who reflects on the interview with Williams and elaborates on the systemic barriers students face, as well as solutions like Oregons statewide Pathways to Opportunity initiative and the Career Pathways framework.
To listen to the 51做厙 episode, visit the , on , or .
This two part episode also features additional insights from the ‘s Kermit Kaleba, who discusses the organizations commitment to racial equity. He also discusses how the foundation is investing in various state and college projects that support adult students to earn quality stackable credentials, increasing college completion and access to good jobs.
The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregons participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 51做厙. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »