January 6, 2025 | Nick Gross

Fireside Chat with Brandon Langer, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at MCIU Pennsylvania

Release date: January 6th, 2025
Length: 20 Minutes
Featuring: Brandon Langer, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at MCIU Pennsylvania
Topic: Find Your Grind’s approach to whole-student learning in PA

We sat down with Brandon Langer, Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at PA, and dove into the mission and impact of Find Your Grind and how we’re reshaping education to prepare students for the future of work. We discussed how Find Your Grind helps students align their career paths with their unique lifestyles, emphasizing self-awareness and adaptability as essential tools for success.

Brandon highlighted the standout elements of the platform, from the care in UX design to the personalized student experience, and we explored how FYG empowers schools to adopt student-centered learning and career-connected education. I shared stories of our impact, where students moved beyond traditional career options to explore industries that fit their strengths, and touched on trends like the growing demand for creativity, collaboration, and digital skills in the workforce.

We also covered how Find Your Grind leverages technology to personalize learning and integrates seamlessly with schools, while looking ahead to future innovations like AI-driven tools, expanded micro-credentialing, and scaling our reach to empower more students.

A huge thank you to Brandon for helping bring Find Your Grind across the state of Pennsylvania!