89.3 WFPL News will host a public forum to discuss, "The Shift to Career Ready: What this Means for Students and the Role of Private Business." Panelists include Debbie Anderson with JCPS Career and Technical Education department; James Stone, Director National Research Center for Career & Technical Education at the University of Louisville; and Tom Hudson, CEO and President of Nth Works, a company partner of JCPS. Education reporter Devin Katayama will moderate the conversation.

Forum is free and open to the public, though space is limited. Reserve your by emailing nextlouisville@wfpl.org.