In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Jill Foley speaks with Allie Fuchs, Vice President of Product at Pathful, about how technology can bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real world of work.
Drawing on her experience as a former physics and algebra teacher and special education administrator in New Orleans, and later as a product leader at companies like Nearpod and Clever. Allie shares how Pathful is building tools that help students explore careers, develop relevant skills, and prepare for life after graduation.
Together, they discuss the growing urgency around career readiness, why exposure to real professionals is critical for students, and how Pathful’s platform connects career exploration, work-based learning, and workforce preparation into a single ecosystem for districts.
If you’re interested in how schools can help students make more informed career decisions and how edtech can support authentic learning experiences, this episode offers valuable insights into what it takes to prepare students for the future of work.
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Allie Fuchs
Vice President of Product, Pathful
Allie Fuchs is Vice President of Product at Pathful, where she leads product strategy for the company’s career readiness platform, supporting students from career awareness and exploration through preparation and job placement. Pathful’s tools include career video content filmed with real professionals, a lifestyle calculator that connects career choices to real financial outcomes, and industry-led project simulations.
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