In this concise interview with Farim Karim, Regional Coordinator for Business Services at Employ Prince George’s Inc., Jody Mitchell, CEO of Directed Analytics, introduces Future Focus—a groundbreaking platform designed to help youth transition from school to higher learning and employment. This tool enables seamless collaboration between workforce professionals, educators, and training providers, helping guide students and individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) or neurodivergent needs.
Jody highlights how Future Focus addresses a pressing issue: the retirement of experienced educators. As many veteran educators leave the system with invaluable expertise, Future Focus steps in to bridge this gap by providing organizations with the tools to collaborate effectively and ensure no student is left behind.
Key Points from the Interview:
- Interorganizational Collaboration: Future Focus fosters communication between schools, workforce organizations, and educators.
- Addressing Workforce Gaps: With many educators leaving the system, Future Focus helps manage the knowledge transfer needed to support student development.
- Neurodivergent Support: The platform specifically aims to support neurodivergent youth, ensuring they receive personalized and effective guidance.
Jody’s passion for creating real solutions shines through, as he shares the journey from idea to impactful software that is changing lives.
Watch the reel below to learn more about how Future Focus is transforming the future of education and workforce development.