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Anthony Newton

Background

  • Founder of Kaduceus, a nationally recognized company specializing in hands-on career training and curriculum development for Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
  • 20+ years of experience in healthcare workforce training and development
  • Personal transformation story: went from poverty to prosperity through exposure and opportunity, inspired by Betty Brown in Houston who put him in a health co-op program
  • By age 21, became the youngest professor at Corinthian College
  • By age 25, founded Kaduceus to scale healthcare career training transformation statewide
  • Based in Houston, Texas, serving schools and students nationwide

Company: Kaduceus

  • Mission: Providing national certification programs to high schools and junior colleges across the United States, helping students prepare for college and careers in healthcare
  • Geographic Reach: 111 locations across 13 states (with 37 states still not served)
  • Target Audience: High school juniors and seniors, plus adult learners ages 18-67
  • Training Model:
    • 10-week programs for adults leading to immediate employment
    • High school programs that provide certifications before graduation
    • Starting salaries: $35,000-$50,000
  • Key Features:
    • Comprehensive health science CTE programs (hybrid, hands-on, virtual formats)
    • Curriculum, lab equipment, and online portals for teachers and students
    • National certification opportunities (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, etc.)
    • Job shadowing and externships for practical experience
    • Train-the-trainer programs for existing school districts
    • Professional development and support for teachers

Philosophy & Approach

  • Believes in "exposure plus opportunity equals transformation"
  • Focus on practical, job-ready training rather than traditional 4-year degree paths
  • Fills the critical gap between graduation and career readiness
  • Advocates for economic mobility without expiration dates (serves ages 18-67)
  • Emphasizes immediate job placement and wage growth
  • "We heal the disconnect between education and employment, between potential and prosperity"

Current Focus & Opportunities

  • Expanding Kaduceus to the 37 states currently not served
  • Addressing the 5+ million healthcare jobs that need filling in the next two years
  • Positioning states to capture economic opportunity from aging baby boomer healthcare demand surge
  • Working with state career and technical education directors and workforce development offices
  • Advocating for healthcare career training as both workforce development and political opportunity

Key Insights & Strengths

  • Deep operational expertise in scaling career training programs across multiple states
  • Proven track record of successful partnerships with school districts
  • Understanding of state-level policy and workforce development systems
  • Practical approach to career training that maximizes impact with minimal friction
  • Strong conviction in the economic and social value of alternative pathways to traditional higher education
  • Experience with adult education and career transition programs

Personal Characteristics

  • Passionate about transforming lives through education and opportunity
  • Mission-driven leader with personal experience of educational transformation
  • Practical, results-oriented approach to social impact
  • Strong believer in the power of exposure and mentorship

Connection Context

  • Met at the Prophecology conference
  • Recognized as a soulful human being who cares deeply about humanity, education, and kids
  • Devoted believer with strong faith foundation
  • Potential for collaboration with other education innovators, particularly in teacher/guide training

Potential Collaboration Areas

  • Operational expertise for scaling training programs
  • State-level policy and workforce development knowledge
  • Adult education and career transition experience
  • Healthcare workforce development insights
  • Partnership models for education program expansion
  • Teacher/guide training program development

Communication Preferences

  • Direct, practical approach to problem-solving
  • Focus on measurable outcomes and economic impact
  • Values partnership and collaboration
  • Mission-driven conversations about educational transformation