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    Education Unfiltered

    Mary Stucko offers conversations and perspectives with educators, parents and students across all areas of higher education. Higher education can be many different things; not just a traditional 4-year degree! Whether it’s earning an associate’s degree at a community college, a certificate from trade school or a master’s degree from a university there are options for every student and every situation. The conversations on Education Unfiltered provide real discussions with people and places on what’s available and how to access them and make them work for you!
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    Ep. 60: Inflection Point

    Ep. 60: Inflection Point
    Mary is joined by Troy Korsgaden, President of Korsgaden International (which specializes in global marketing, distribution, field leader/advisor building, and technology strategies for many of the world’s largest insurance carriers and financial services companies) to help consumers redefine their role in the insurance and financial services industry now that the old model no longer works.

    Ep. 58: WSIA Student Opportunities

    Ep. 58: WSIA Student Opportunities
    The WSIA (Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association) offers a variety of programs for college students who are interested in learning more about the excess and surplus lines industry. Programs include internships, scholarships, symposiums, a research paper contest, and more. Joining Mary to break all of this down is the Senior Manager of Student Relations for the WSIA, Chris Timmerman!

    Ep. 57: 5th Annual Insurance Forum at Davenport University

    Ep. 57: 5th Annual Insurance Forum at Davenport University
    Taking place at Davenport University's Lansing Campus, Lansing-area college and high-school students will be able to come in-person or join virtually to meet recruiters from the top insurance companies in the nation and learn about the many opportunities in this industry. Joining Mary to discuss this in detail is Shelley Lowe of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Michigan Farm Bureau!

    Ep. 56: Level Up Your Insurance Knowledge with Big I Michigan

    Ep. 56: Level Up Your Insurance Knowledge with Big I Michigan
    The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!

    Ep. 54: Helping Independent Agents Be Independent Together

    Ep. 54: Helping Independent Agents Be Independent Together
    Mary is joined by Terri Bettinger, Executive Director of the Michigan Professional Insurance Agents, which aims to help Independent Agencies to connect with one another. "We do this with events, Webinars, CE Classes and so much more. Michigan PIA is a one stop place for agents to get answers to different insurance questions."

    Ep. 48: Services for Small Business

    Ep. 48: Services for Small Business
    The Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community works with small businesses to startup, grow and thrive while providing no-cost consulting and business training workshops!

    Mary is joined by Laurie Lonsdorf, the Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community College, to discuss everything they have to offer for small businesses and more!

    Ep. 46: Paying for College in Uncertain Times

    Ep. 46: Paying for College in Uncertain Times
    Many students and their families are concerned about the high cost of college especially during these uncertain times. Michele Strasz, Executive Director of the Capital Area College Access Network, explores the many ways that students can afford college. This episode will focus on FAFSA, Scholarships, employer college benefits, dual enrollment options, and more!

    Ep. 44: Davenport University & Lansing Community College Virtual Insurance Forum

    Ep. 44: Davenport University & Lansing Community College Virtual Insurance Forum
    Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Farm Bureau Insurance to discuss the Davenport University and Lansing Community College Virtual Insurance Forum; an event to showcase all the possible career fields in the insurance industry that takes place TOMORROW October, 20 from 5:30-7!

    Ep. 43: Skilled Trades - The Other 4-Year Degree

    Ep. 43: Skilled Trades - The Other 4-Year Degree
    Are you looking for a hands-on career that is high skill, high pay, and highly rewarding? There's no better time than right NOW it explore the many skilled trades opportunities and the learn about training to make it happen!

    Joining Mary discuss all things skilled-trades is Bridget Sadenwater, Vice President of Greater Michigan Construction Academy.