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Education Unfiltered A podcast hosted by Mary Stucko that offers you detailed perspectives from all areas of higher education which can be many things; not just a 4-year degree!
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Mary Stucko offers conversations and perspectives with educators, parents and students across all areas of higher education. Higher education can be many different things; not just a traditional 4-year degree! Whether it’s earning an associate’s degree at a community college, a certificate from trade school or a master’s degree from a university there are options for every student and every situat

ion. The conversations on Education Unfiltered provide real discussions with people and places on what’s available and how to access them and make them work for you!

16/01/2023

Mary is joined by Troy Korsgaden, President of Korsgaden International (which specializes in global marketing, distribution, field leader/advisor building, and technology strategies for many of the world’s largest insurance carriers and financial services companies) to help consumers redefine their role in the insurance and financial services industry now that the old model no longer works.

02/12/2022

Mary is joined by Albert Cohen, Director of the Actuarial Science Program at Michigan State University, to discuss MSU’s approach to Actuarial education and how it relates to quantitative risk and sports analytics!

04/11/2022

The WSIA (Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association) offers a variety of programs for college students who are interested in learning more about the excess and surplus lines industry. Programs include internships, scholarships, symposiums, a research paper contest, and more. Joining Mary to break all of this down is the Senior Manager of Student Relations for the WSIA, Chris Timmerman!

06/10/2022

Taking place at Davenport University's Lansing Campus, Lansing-area college and high-school students will be able to come in-person or join virtually to meet recruiters from the top insurance companies in the nation and learn about the many opportunities in this industry. Joining Mary to discuss this in detail is Shelley Lowe of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Michigan Farm Bureau! Thank you Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring this podcast!

09/09/2022

The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!

12/08/2022

It's that time of year! Classes for the fall/winter semester at MSU begin August 31st and joining Mary to give us all the information you'll need as we inch closer to that day is the Assistant VP of Community Relations at Michigan State University, Janet Lillie!

15/07/2022

Mary is joined by Terri Bettinger, Executive Director of the Michigan PIA, which aims to help Independent Agencies to connect with one another. "We do this with events, Webinars, CE Classes and so much more. Michigan PIA is a one stop place for agents to get answers to different insurance questions."

21/05/2022

Mary is joined by Laura Woyach, Professor of Accounting at Santa Barbara City College in California, to share some insight what it takes to make a career in education!

06/05/2022

Mary is joined by Tim Broxholm, Author and Creator of "Connect Master - Introduction to Business"

28/02/2022

Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum, Senior Career Coach at Davenport University and Stephanie Schueller, Recruiter at Sparrow Health System to highlight the close partnership between Sparrow and Davenport aimed to directly address the critical nursing shortage!

14/02/2022

Mary is joined by Sara Self, Associate Adjuster for The Hanover Insurance Group!

24/01/2022

Mary is joined by Jace Feldpausch of Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan to highlight his journey as a young professional into the insurance industry!

Thank you to Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring this podcast!

20/12/2021

The Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community works with small businesses to startup, grow and thrive while providing no-cost consulting and business training workshops!

Mary is joined by Laurie Lonsdorf, the Regional Director of the Michigan SBDC at Lansing Community College, to discuss everything they have to offer for small businesses and more!

Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

22/11/2021

Mary is joined by Nija Brown, a Business Development Associate at Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, to discuss her unique career path into the insurance industry!

15/11/2021

Many students and their families are concerned about the high cost of college especially during these uncertain times. Michele Strasz, Executive Director of the Capital Area College Access Network, explores the many ways that students can afford college. This episode will focus on FAFSA, Scholarships, employer college benefits, dual enrollment options, and more!

Thank you to Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

26/10/2021

Mary is joined by Steve Robinson, President of Lansing Community College, to talk about the special role LCC plays in the community!

Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast

19/10/2021

Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan to discuss the Davenport University and Lansing Community College Virtual Insurance Forum; an event to showcase all the possible career fields in the insurance industry that takes place TOMORROW October, 20 from 5:30-7.

Thank you Davenport University and Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring this podcast!

05/10/2021

Are you looking for a hands-on career that is high skill, high pay, and highly rewarding? There's no better time than right NOW to explore the many skilled trades opportunities and to learn about training to make it happen!

Joining Mary discuss all things skilled-trades is Bridget Sadenwater, Vice President of Greater Michigan Construction Academy.

Thank you Davenport University for supporting this podcast.

02/09/2021

Mary K Stucko is joined by Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), to discuss programs and resources that aspiring entrepreneurs (including students) and existing business owners can access to support their ventures! Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

27/08/2021

Please listen to hear the latest on Michigan State University and the return of the students to East Lansing! Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

14/07/2021

Looking to start or finish your degree but don't know where to start?

In this episode - presented by Davenport University - Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum, Senior Career Coach at Davenport University and Rebecca Sowa of Lansing Community College to discuss an upcoming event on August 4th hosted by Davenport University, Lansing Community College, and Capital Area Michigan Works! that focuses on helping people navigate starting or finishing their degree!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/recalculatecareer

30/06/2021

What does a career look like in the “Trades” and why would I want to work in the trades? Mary is joined by Bob Hedlund, Co-Owner of Hedlund Plumbing, to answer all that and more! Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

29/06/2021

What has MSU Career Services Network done to bring value to education both prior to, during and post pandemic? Joining Mary is Karin Hanson, the Director of Employer Relations and Communications for Career Services Network at Michigan State University, to answer all that and more!

16/06/2021

Why the insurance industry as a career choice? Mary is joined by Michael Burkhardt, Assistant Professor at Northwood University and Instructor of the Insurance Leadership Academy, to discuss all that and more!
Thank you Farm Bureau Insurance, Frankenmuth Insurance, and Davenport University for sponsoring this episode!

02/06/2021

In this episode, Mary is joined by Molly Mellema, Steve Privasky, and Greg Gray of SET SEG to learn about one of the largest school insurance pools in the country and the difference between commercial carriers and pooling! Thank you SetSeg and Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

26/05/2021

Guests:

Casie Hansel, Senior Associate Director of Michigan Operations for Central Michigan University's Global Campus
Shannon Ebner-Buning, Associate Director of Professional Education for CMU
Meghan K. Block, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Professional Development. Thank you to Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast

20/05/2021

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research is the largest provider of insurance education in the world, and has been around within the industry for over 50 years is the largest provider of insurance education in the world, and has been around within the industry for over 50 years!

In this episode, Mary is joined by Tasha Sheehan & Russell Van Hoose of the Nation Alliance to talk about the CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) program and all it has to offer students in school districts across the United States!
Big thank you to Accident Fund Group and Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!

12/05/2021

Central Michigan University Actuarial Science program provides an in-depth academic program paired with Gamma Iota Sigma to provide wide access to industry professionals and future career outlooks for actuarial students. The combination of professional and academic development offered by these programs allow for any student who is interested in Actuarial Science to succeed. CMU’s actuarial program provides course work for the first 3 actuarial exams, all of the required “VEE” courses, and has weekly meetings to expose students to alumni and working Actuaries.

In this episode, Mary is joined by Zack Honiss, Undergraduate Student, majoring in Actuarial Science, Statistics, and Economics at Central Michigan University & John Daniels, Professor of Statistics and Co-Director Actuarial Science Program at Central Michigan University! Thank you Davenport University, Auto Owners and SetSeg for sponsoring this podcast

05/05/2021

Explore Ferris State University Risk Management and Insurance Program, and how it emphasizes experiential learning as Mary is joined in this episode by Dr. David Allen Brown - Associate Professor, Risk Management & Insurance Program Coordinator at Ferris State University and Hannah McGlocklin - Risk Management & Insurance Student at Ferris State University! Big thank you to Davenport University, Accident Fund Group, and SetSeg for sponsoring this podcast!

28/04/2021

The insurance industry is growing and as the competition for young local talent increases, higher education institutions like Northwood University are partnering with local organizations to develop programs and improve employment opportunities for students. Among other insurance organizations, Auto-Owners Insurance partners to help prepare and create avenues for students entering into the insurance industry. Here in Lansing, Northwood offers a program for both traditional and non-traditional students looking to complete their degree in a personalized and tailored format.

In this episode, Mary is joined by Luke Richards - Lansing Admissions Advisor for Northwood University, Martin Gale - Lansing Community College & Northwood Student and Matt Alashari - Recruiter/Auto-Owners Insurance to discuss all that and more!
Thank you to Davenport University, Auto Owners, and SetSeg for sponsoring this podcast!

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