Being considered a triple threat (actor, dancer and singer) in the entertainment field can open many doors. In the education and workforce realm, Carrie Lively has more than three designations to her name – and she’s putting them all to good use.

A former teacher, school counselor, administrator and state agency official, Lively is now the executive director at the Pursuit Institute in Hamilton County, which is an intermediary between area schools and businesses for work-based learning opportunities. Designated as an independent career and technical education (CTE) district by the state, the Pursuit Institute can offer CTE programming the same as a conventional high school.

While Hamilton County is recognized as one the leaders for work-based learning in the state, there is an increased awareness by stakeholders that such high-quality activities need to take place throughout Indiana. That’s because they have an essential and even transformative role in preparing Hoosiers for success in a rapidly changing economy and aid businesses in growing their own talent pipeline.

In this edition of the IN Chamber podcast, Lively talks the Pursuit Institute’s reach, all things work-based learning and how employers can use the practice.

RELATED: The current cover story of BizVoice® magazine features a roundtable discussion with five key players (including Lively) in the work-based learning space in Indiana. (https://www.bizvoicemagazine.com/interactive/2023/02/index.html#p=10)

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