Building Pathways to Opportunity with Dr. Ben Alexander

In this episode, Ashley sits down with Dr. Ben Alexander, CEO of Workforce Solutions South Plains in Lubbock, Texas. With nearly two decades of experience in higher education and workforce development — including his tenure as Executive Director of Workforce Development at South Plains College — Dr. Alexander has built his career on creating real pathways to opportunity for everyday people.He holds a doctorate in business management, has championed public policy before state legislators, and was appointed by the Texas Supreme Court to the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. Simply put, he knows the workforce landscape inside and out.In this conversation, Dr. Alexander shares why soft skills — not just hard skills — are the true keys to hireability, and why building those skills needs to start even earlier than we think. It's a perspective that every job seeker, parent, educator, and employer needs to hear.🌐 Learn more at workforcesouthplains.orgAbout The Ashley B. Cash Show: The Ashley B. Cash Show features conversations with education leaders, policy experts, parents, teachers and reform advocates who are working to transform K-12 education. Host Ashley B. Cash brings her perspective as both a parent and business owner to explore systemic education issues and practical solutions for creating better outcomes for students, families, and communities.About Ashley:  As both a mother and business owner, Ashley brings a unique dual perspective to education reform advocacy, driven by her desire for better educational outcomes for future generations and informed by her firsthand experience with the skills gap facing employers today. Her passion for transforming K-12 education stems from witnessing the real-world consequences of educational failures and recognizing the critical need for a system that prepares students for diverse career pathways, not just college. Through this podcast, Ashley champions solutions including aptitude-based education tracks, expanded school choice, practical skills integration, and alternative career pathways that align with students' individual strengths and interests.Follow @AshleyBCashOfficial on Instagram & @Ashley Bowes Cash on Facebook.Visit www.AshleyBCashOfficial.com for more content and features.