The 2152 Project

The 2152 Project

Jason Van Nus & Mike Hassler

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
84%
Hosting
media.rss.com

About This Podcast

The 2152 Project is an organic, crowdsourced professional development platform for all things Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Business & Industry Partnerships designed to address hot-topic and other pertinent issues related to WBL, Employment, Talent at the secondary level, as well as Business/Industry Partnerships. The creators of the 2152 Project, Mike Hassler (Utah) and Jason Van Nus (Georgia), live 2,152 miles apart, where the name for the 2152 Project emerged. They are both considered thought-leaders in the Work-Based Learning space. The genesis for their vision of the 2152 project began when Jason met Mike at a conference. During introductions, a dialogue ensued where each realized that they were being contacted by states, schools, WBL professionals, and businesses across the country to address issues emerging within the Work-Based Learning community. As a result of this dialogue, The 2152 Project emerged to take these private, siloed conversations into the public forum, hoping to create more robust WBL Programs that better serve our students, communities, and industries.

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Recent Episodes

S3E15 S3, E15 - A Discussion on WBL and SPED Partnerships

Oct 29, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Mike and Jason host Dr. Chelsea Marelle, Assistant Professor at University of North Georgia, an expert in Special Education to discuss pathways to partnership between Work-Based…

S3 S3, Bonus Content: Presentation to a Georgia Economic Developers Association Region Meeting

Oct 09, 2025 40m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Jason is presenting to a region meeting of Georgia Economic Developers. He was asked to deliver a presentation on how you can and why you should partner with Work-Based…

S3E14 S3, E14 - No funding...How could this happen?

Sep 24, 2025 44m

In this episode, Mike and Jason return to The 2152 Project with a vibrant discussion on emerging trends in WBL and a stark warning from a narrowly averted crisis for one of the most prominent State…

S3 S3, Bonus Content: Reverse Career Fair (Updated) - 2025 National WBL Conference Presentation

Apr 07, 2025 1h 2m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Episode,' Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with ACTE's National Work-Based Learning conference-goers an overview of a new type of event called a "Reverse Career Fair" and recent…

S3 S3, Bonus Content: AI & Apprenticeship - 2025 National WBL Conference Presentation

Apr 07, 2025 58m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Episode,' Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with ACTE's National Work-Based Learning conference-goers on the topic of AI & Apprenticeship. This is the first time that Jason has…

S3 S3, Bonus Content: Reverse Career Fair - ACTE Vision 2024 Presentation

Dec 10, 2024 46m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Episode,' Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with National ACTE Vision conference-goers about a new type of event called a "Reverse Career Fair." Despite the terrible time slot (Friay…

S3 S3, Bonus Content: Leveraging LinkedIn for Work-Based Learning Success

Jul 26, 2024 44m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Jason presents to the ALACTE audience on the value of using LinkedIn in Work-Based Learning and CTE programs. Specifically, he poses the question, 'How often in education do…

S2 S2, Bonus Content: Beyond Theory: How to Actually Use YouScience Data in Your School

Jun 11, 2024 48m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Content' episode, Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with Georgia's ACTE conference-goers some creative ways that they can ACTUALLY USE YOUSCIENCE data in their schools. These…

S2 S2, Bonus Content: A Reverse Career Fair: An overhaul to student/stakeholder engagement

Jun 11, 2024 49m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Episode' Jason (of the 2152 Project) shares with Georgia's ACTE conference-goers about a new type of event called a "Reverse Career Fair". It was a standing room only session, so enjoy…

S2E13 S2, E13: David Richardson on Work-Based Learning and Special Populations

Jun 05, 2024 46m

In the second episode of the 2152 Project's series, Work-Based Learning and Special Populations, Mike and Jason interview David Richardson, the Founder of Trades over Grades. David is passionate…

S2 S2, Bonus Content: A Nationally Recognized Work-Based Learning Partnership

May 30, 2024 44m Bonus

In this 'Bonus Episode', you'll hear Jason Van Nus (of the 2152 Project) present the Blueprint for the partnership, recently recognized by ACTE as the 2024 Industry/Education Partnership of the Year.…

S2E12 S2, E12: Melanie Allen on Work-Based Learning and Special Populations

May 07, 2024 51m

In the first episode of our new series, Work-Based Learning and Special Populations, Mike and Jason interview Melanie Allen, a special populations advocate and researcher, about the benefits of…

S2 S2, Bonus Content: Selling & Recruiting in Work-Based Learning

May 05, 2024 50m Bonus

In a 'Bonus Episode', Jason (of the 2152 Project) and colleague Stephen Casa (Ulster BOCES in NY) tag-team this high-energy session on 'Selling and Recruiting in WBL' at the 2024 National Work-Based…

S2E11 S2, E11: Greg Terry on Preparing WBL to be Hired by Industry

Nov 17, 2023 27m

In the final episode in our WBL and the Trades Series, and also our final episode of 2023, we speak with Greg Terry and Israel Cortez from Ace Electric about their unique perspective on investing in…

S2E10 S2, E10: Kathy Tolleson on Preparing Industry to Hire from WBL

Nov 13, 2023 22m

In Episode 10 of the 2152 Project, Kathy Tolleson, District Manager, AGC of Utah, joins Mike and Jason to cover some strategies of working with Industry to show them the value of hiring from the WBL…

S2E9 S2, E9: David Richardson on Overcoming Stigmas in the Trades

Nov 03, 2023 39m

In Episode 9 of the 2152 Project, David Richardson, Founder of 'Trades over Grades', joins Mike & Jason to discuss stigmas surrounding education The Trades.

S2E8 S2, E8: Series Summary: Teacher Pipelines

Oct 19, 2023 32m

In this episode, Mike and Jason put a bow on the #TeacherPipeline series with their dialogue and takeaways from each LinkedIn Live episode. This discussion will help viewers turn this series into a…

S2E7 S2, E7 - Andrea Bridges on Building Future Teachers through TAAP and WBL

Oct 11, 2023 34m

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Mrs. Andrea Bridges, Teaching as a Profession Program Director for Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Andrea's role in leading the Teaching…

S2E6 S2, E6 - Madison Ply on Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline

Sep 15, 2023 24m

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Ms. Madison Ply, 3rd Grade Teacher at Dewar Elementary, Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss Madison's experience in the Teaching as a…

S2E5 S2, E5 - Work-Based Learning and The Teacher Pipeline

Aug 28, 2023 25m

This episode is a LinkedIn Live with Dr. Rodney Green, Asst. Superintendent of Lowndes County Schools. During this episode, we discuss the teacher shortage and how Lowndes County Schools is using the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The 2152 Project have?

The 2152 Project has published 24 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is The 2152 Project still active?

The 2152 Project is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.

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