Podcast

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your young person's next steps—or unsure how to help them choose a college major or career path—you're not alone. The College & Career Clarity podcast equips you with expert insight and practical strategies to support your 15–25-year-old with confidence.

Each weekly episode with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests offers actionable takeaways to spark meaningful conversations and help your family move from confusion to clarity—one step at a time.

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31 Mar 2026
#220 Why Career Focused College Starts Earlier with Champlain’s Alex Hernandez

In this episode, Lisa and President Hernandez discuss: Early career integration in college education Embedding real employer projects and simulations directly into classroom learning Reimagining traditional general education with interdisciplinary, skills-based studio work Combining structured pathways with built-in flexibility Key Takeaways:  Starting in a career-focused major from day one allows students to gain relevant skills…

14 Apr 2026
#222 How Apprenticeships Are Changing Fast and Why It Matters with John Loyack and Andrew Gardner

In this episode, Lisa, John, and Andrew discuss: Apprenticeships are…

07 Apr 2026
#221 The #1 Predictor of Your Child’s Career Success (It’s Not What You Think)

What if the biggest predictor of your child’s future success…

31 Mar 2026
#220 Why Career Focused College Starts Earlier with Champlain’s Alex Hernandez

In this episode, Lisa and President Hernandez discuss: Early career…

24 Mar 2026
#219 Is That Career Credential Right for Your Kid? How to Boost Outcomes

There are more than 23,000 career credentials available today—so how…

17 Mar 2026
#218 How to Protect Your Kids’ Digital Wellbeing in the AI Age with Dr. Sajita Setia

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. Sajita discuss: Digital well-being…

10 Mar 2026
#217 Why “Find a Job You Love” Sends the Wrong Message to Gen Z

In this continuation of her series unpacking common phrases we…