RAS and The Workforce Experience with Brian O'Kraski

In this episode, we talk with Brian O'Kraski, a veteran teacher at the Regional Alternative School Bloomington Campus. Brian graduated with a bachelor's degree in History-Social Science Education from Illinois State University and also received a Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS 1) endorsement from Eureka College. Some of his current responsibilities at RAS include managing the Work Based Learning Program, postsecondary advising for students, job coaching and assistance, creating a Career Exploration curriculum for the school, and grant management. He also teaches a Career Readiness class for Jr. and Sr. level students as part of our Career Link grant partnership.