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Expanding Career Pathways Through Regional CTE Collaboration with Eric Ripley

Expanding Career Pathways Through Regional CTE Collaboration with Eric Ripley

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In this episode of Beyond the Box, host Dr. Ronald G. Taylor welcomes Eric Ripley, Executive Director of Career & Technical Education at Grand Forks Public Schools. Drawing on nearly three decades in CTE as both an educator and administrator, Eric shares how career and technical education has evolved from a program once viewed as an alternative pathway into an essential opportunity for every student.

Eric discusses the importance of instructional coherence, industry partnerships, and stakeholder collaboration in designing meaningful CTE experiences. He also explains how Grand Forks' new regional CTE center is expanding equitable access for students across rural North Dakota while preparing them with the transferable skills needed for today's workforce and tomorrow's careers.

Key Moments

01:45 Making CTE a pathway for every student

04:31 Building stakeholder-driven CTE programs

06:45 Opening a regional CTE center

08:28 Designing programs around student outcomes

10:02 Preparing students for an AI future

11:24 Why transferable skills still matter

12:47 Expanding access through regional partnerships

14:30 Blending online and hands-on learning

15:43 Master scheduling across multiple districts

16:33 Flexibility for regional collaboration

17:50 Keeping students at the center of decisions

Why You'll Love This Episode

This conversation explores how career and technical education can transform opportunities for students by connecting classroom learning with real-world careers. Eric shares practical leadership lessons on building strong industry partnerships, creating equitable access across rural communities, and designing CTE programs that prepare students for success in college, careers, apprenticeships, military service, and beyond.

Whether you're leading curriculum, expanding CTE offerings, or strengthening workforce readiness, this episode offers valuable insights into creating programs that truly serve every learner.

Connect with Eric Ripley | Executive Director of Career & Technical Education
Grand Forks Public Schools
Website: https://www.gfschools.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hardy-98478051

Connect with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ronald-taylor-59999981/

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Website: https://www.novodia.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eripley

About Beyond the Box
Beyond the Box is the podcast where district leaders share how they are customizing curriculum to better serve teachers and students, and how they are filling gaps in boxed programs to ensure alignment and consistency.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Beyond the Box for more conversations on curriculum, instruction, and equity-focused leadership.

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