Jul 18 2024 15 mins
In this episode of Resilient Schools, recorded at the Bridging to Resilience Conference, Jethro Jones speaks with Ivory Boyce from the Flint Hills Job Corps Center. Ivory shares her journey, education, and passion for helping students.
They discuss the range of services Job Corps offers to young adults, the importance of understanding individual backgrounds and needs, and insights gained from the conference. The conversation highlights the significance of proactive support and empathy in educational settings.
00:00 Introduction to Resilient Schools Podcast
00:14 Meet Ivory Boyce
00:52 Ivory's Educational Background
01:50 Job Corps Services and Support
03:09 Purpose of Attending the Conference
05:21 Conference Insights and Takeaways
07:19 Final Thoughts and Action Steps
10:32 Importance of Understanding Context
13:47 How to Get Involved with Job Corps
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