On this episode of Pathways, Dr. Meeker sits down with Julie Chapus, LMSW, to discuss how she leveraged her social work background to create a cosmetology program designed to open meaningful career pathways for vulnerable communities. By integrating trauma-informed practices with vocational training, her program provides not just a cosmetology license but a true opportunity for healing and long-term stability.
Key topics include:
- How trauma and systemic barriers keep people from breaking cycles of poverty
- Creating career pathways that offer economic stability, designed to support vulnerable communities
- The power of centering student voices in program design