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Welcome to the College Knowledge Podcast, sponsored by the College Planning Network and Paradigm Financial Group. In this episode, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns (Joe the College Pro) sit down with Harry J. Holzer, a leading expert in labor economics and public policy from Georgetown University.

Together, they explore the evolving landscape of education and the workforce—from the role of community colleges to the impact of AI on future job markets. Holzer shares insights on workforce development, challenges facing higher education, and why critical thinking and lifelong learning are more important than ever. This conversation offers valuable guidance for parents, students, and anyone looking to better understand how education choices connect to long-term career success.

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🎓 In this episode of College Knowledge, co-hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns welcome Melissa A. Rowe, M.Ed., author of Scholars Get Dollars and founder of Capture Greatness! Scholarship & College Coaching. With over a decade of experience in college access and student success, Melissa has helped students secure more than $12 million in scholarships, including the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship and full-ride awards at top universities across the country.

Melissa shares powerful insights into how scholarships play a critical role—not only in helping students get to college, but in ensuring they stay and thrive once they arrive.

The conversation dives into:
✔️ How scholarship strategies should be integrated into the college application process
✔️ Why early preparation is key to maximizing scholarship opportunities
✔️ How parents can effectively support and guide their children on the path to becoming scholars
✔️ The importance of strong writing skills, networking, and community involvement
✔️ Why holistic student development matters more than ever

This episode is packed with actionable advice for students, parents, and educators navigating the complex world of college planning and funding.

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🎙️ In this episode of College Knowledge, hosts Dave Kozak and Joe Kerns sit down with Dr. Mike Nietzel — faculty emeritus from Missouri State University and senior contributor to Forbes. Dr. Nietzel brings decades of experience in higher education leadership to break down the complex financial realities facing colleges today.

Together, they explore:
✔️ What financial stability really looks like for a college
✔️ The major risk factors students and parents should pay attention to
✔️ How declining enrollment and the “enrollment cliff” are reshaping higher ed
✔️ The meaning and impact of financial exigency
✔️ Strategies that financially healthy institutions use to remain competitive
✔️ How to evaluate whether a college is positioned for long-term success

Whether you're a student, parent, counselor, or educator, this episode offers essential insights into choosing the right college in a rapidly changing landscape.

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