Imagine America Radio

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we cover how a career college education can help prepare you for an incredible career path in becoming a pilot.We interview the president/CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology along with their partner, the American Airlines Cadet Academy to discuss how these two well established institutions partner together to prepare the next generation of pilots. What goes into becoming a pilot? What is the cadet academy? How does the partnership with Spartan work?All this and more, here!

The Imagine America Foundation interviews Ohio Technical College on Diesel Technician career paths. Most people think of diesel technicians as someone trained to work on semi-trucks or heavy equipment. But there are alternative paths as well, like generator technicians, trains, and more.   Listen to the full episode here: https://www.imagine-america.org/diesel-technician-careers-with-ohio-technical-college/ Visit Ohio Technical College's website: https://www.ohiotech.edu/

Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Paul Schaefer, the regional manager of the CDL program at Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College. On this episode we discuss trucking careers. 

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Emma Aper with Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College on the impact employer relationships play in helping graduates find employment. 

Imagine America Radio and San Joaquin Valley College discuss the future of Maintenance Technician Careers.Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Franklin Saavedra, the trades division manager for SJVC. Tune in to hear us discuss this growing career field and the education needed to become a maintenance technician.

On this episode of Imagine America Radio we interview the program coordinator for the wind and energy programs at MIAT College of Technology in Houston, TX, David Moriconi.David gives us more information on what a wind turbine technician does, what the career outlook looks like, and what a wind turbine program at MIAT College of Technology is like.

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss pilot careers. What does the career opportunity look like for pilots? What is a certified pilot instructor?What is the FFA?  All this and more, on this episode of Imagine America Radio.

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Jim Bologa, the president/CEO of YTI Career Institute and Porter & Chester Institute. We discuss the future of respiratory therapy careers, the current demand for respiratory therapists and the characteristics that make a great therapist. If you're considering a career in this quickly growing field, this episode is a good place to start!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio we discuss The Next Generation In Trucking Association's mission to bring trucking education into high schools across the country!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio we interview Jim Bologa, president and CEO of Porter & Chester Institute.Jim breaks down what an electrical program looks like, what an electrician does, and what characteristics make a great candidate for an electrical program.This is the third episode of our skilled trades awareness month.Join us on this episode to learn more about electrical technician careers!

On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews David Heiman, the senior director of training at The Refrigeration School Inc. and O'Neil Fuller, the lead director of HVAC/R at Tulsa Welding School in Houston, TX.We discuss the importance of a formal education in HVAC and refrigeration, what makes a person a good fit for the career path, how long a training program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals working in HVAC/R. And so much more! Learn more here: https://www.imagine-america.org/hvac-careers-with-the-refrigeration-school-inc/Disclaimers:HVAC career projections for national and Arizona growth can be found at http://www.careerinfonet.org/Occupations. Employment rates are reported for students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. RSI makes no guarantee of graduate employment after program completion. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education. The AOS/MME program is the Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering degree program and is not an academic degree. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.rsi.edu/about-rsi/regulatory-information/.

On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews Chase Lane, the vice president of transformation and Alex DeClaire, the director of welding for StrataTech education Group.OcuWeld is a new and innovative Virtual Reality (VR) welding simulator designed by expert welding instructors for our welding students. OcuWeld provides welding students the opportunity to practice hands-on classroom training in a virtual environment, making concerns about safety, access, and cost of materials no longer relevant. OcuWeld fully immerses students in a virtual environment that mimics classroom lab training and provides access to lessons that complement their online and onsite curriculum. And so much more!

On this episode, Imagine America Radio interview Dr. Evelyn Zayas, the information technology department chair at Rasmussen University. We discuss the importance of a formal education in software development, what makes a person a good fit for software development, how long a software development program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program. To learn more about Rasmussen University, visit their website: https://www.rasmussen.edu/about-rasmussen/

On this episode, Imagine America Radio interview Dr. Tomascz Pazdrowski, the information technology professor at Berkeley College.We discuss the importance of a formal education in information technology, what makes a person a good fit for IT, how long a information technology program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program.To learn more about Berkeley College, visit their website: https://berkeleycollege.edu/

On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews Ryan Cox, the interim vice president of Nemont College of Computer Science on the future of computer science careers.We discuss the importance of a formal education in computer science, what makes a person a good fit for computer science, how long a computer science program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program.To learn more about Neumont College of Computer Science, visit their website: www.neumont.edu

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the reason students are choosing to enter the field of vocational nursing.What drives someone to want to enter this field?What training is needed to enter vocational nursing?What should you consider if you're thinking about becoming a vocational nurse?And so much more!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss practical nursing.What is practical nursing?What should you look for in a school that offers practical nursing?Does the school have relationships with employers and a career services team?And so much more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/practical-nursing-porter-chester-institute/

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Dr. Armstrong, the director of nursing for Bryant & Stratton College on the future of nursing.Is now a good time to enter the nursing field?What does the demand for nurses look like?How has COVID-19 impacted nursing?What should someone look for in a nursing program? All this and more!For the full page with notes, visit: https://www.imagine-america.org/future-nursing-careers-bryant-stratton-college/

What is the difference between an ADN and a BSN degree? How long does each program take to finish? What credentials should I expect to receive from one of these programs? What is the demand for nurses? All this and more!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the reason students are choosing to enter the field of medical assisting. What drives someone to want to enter this field? What education is needed to enter medical assisting? What should you consider if you're thinking of becoming a medical assistant? And so much more!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on medical assisting. What have been some of the biggest challenges facing medical assistants during the pandemic? What is needed from a medical assistant today? What should you consider if you're thinking of becoming a medical assistant? And so much more!

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss how to choose a medical assistant program. What should you be looking for in a medical assisting program? Should you consider a hybrid program? Does the school have relationships with employers and a career services team? And so much more!Check out the show notes: https://www.imagine-america.org/choose-medical-assistant-program-porter-chester-institute/ 

On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the future of medical assistant careers.What is the career outlook?Are medical assistants in demand?What should you look for in a medical assistant program?And so much more! Go to our show notes: https://www.imagine-america.org/future-medical-assisting-careers-ross-medical-education/Learn more about Ross Education: https://rosseducation.edu/ 

The Aircraft Technician Careers with Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyOn this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the future of aircraft technician careers. What is the career outlook? Are aircraft technicians in demand? What should you look for in an aircraft technician program? And so much more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/aircraft-technician-careers-spartan-college-aeronautics-technology/

Our guest on this episode of Imagine America Radio is Brent Jenkins —the campus president of Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis, IN.Brent Jenkins discusses the career outlook for diesel technicians, what qualities every good diesel technician has, and how to pick an diesel technician program.Learn more about Lincoln Tech: https://www.lincolntech.edu/Listen to the full episode: https://www.imagine-america.org/future-diesel-technician-careers-lincoln-tech/

The future for automotive technicians is bright! Joining us on this episode is Jim Mathis, the President and CEO For WyoTech. A graduate of the WyoTech diesel program himself, Jim went on to teach at WyoTech and ultimately became President of the school. WyoTech was founded in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1966. The goal of the school was simple: Provide a top-notch, concentrated training program that prepared students for the growing demand for technicians in the automotive and diesel industry. Since that time, WyoTech has helped tens of thousands of graduates obtain training and go on to pursue great careers with a seemingly endless list of companies located all across the globe. WyoTech is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

If you like to work with your hands, have a passion for motorcycles and are determined to turn your passion into a career - then look no further than Motorcycle Mechanics Institute.On this episode of Imagine America Radio we sit down with Dr. Steven Coyle, Universal Technical Institute's National Director of Counselor and Academic Relationships, to discuss the future of motorcycle mechanic careers.For more information on Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and the programs they offer, please visit: https://www.uti.edu/programs/motorcycle Check out our website for the show notes: https://www.imagine-america.org/motorcycle-mechanic-careers-motorcycle-mechanics-institute/

Imagine America Radio interviews Alicia Mero with Bryant & Stratton College on the difference between being a high student and a college student. Listen to this episode as we cover what it means to be a college student, how things differ from being a high school student, how to pay for college, your FAFSA and more!Check out Bryant & Stratton's website: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/Check out the full episode and more here: https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-vs-college-bryant-stratton-college/ 

Bryant & Stratton College: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/Imagine America Foundation Scholarships:  https://www.imagine-america.org/scholarshipseasytoapplynow/

E-sports is a quickly growing sports program at the collegiate level. Bryant & Stratton College joins us to discuss their e-sports program and a little more about the sport.What is e-sports?Is e-sports similar to other sports? Do they hold tryouts and practices?How do students try out for the e-sports team?Are there scholarships available?For more information on joining the Bryant & Stratton College e-Sports team, visit their website here: https://wisconsin.bscbobcats.com/sports/esports/index

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about cosmetology careers.What does a cosmetologist do?What is the career outlook for cosmetology?How long is a typical cosmetology program?All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/cosmetology-careers-midwest-technical-institute-delta-technical-college/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about dental assistant careers.What does a dental assistant do?What is the career outlook for dental assistants?How long is a typical dental assistant program?All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/dental-assisting-careers-midwest-technical-institute-delta-technical-college/

Imagine America Radio interviews the CEO of 401karat, a company dedicated to helping individuals better understand retirement savings.How do I establish an emergency fund?How much should I have in my emergency fund?What are a few tips to help me establish an emergency fund?Learn more here: https://www.imagine-america.org/establishing-emergency-fund-401karat/Visit 401karat: https://401karat.com/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about truck driving careers.What does a truck driver do?What is the career outlook for truck drivers?How long is a typical truck driving program?All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/truck-driving-careers-midwest-technical-institute-delta-technical-college/More on Midwest Tech: https://www.midwesttech.edu/More on Delta Tech: https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about phlebotomy careers.What does a phlebotomist do?What is the career outlook for phlebotomy technicians?How long is a typical phlebotomy program?Episode Webpage: https://www.imagine-america.org/phlebotomy-careers-midwest-technical-institute-delta-technical-college/More information on Midwest Technical Institute: https://www.midwesttech.edu/More information on Delta Technical College: https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/More information on the Imagine America Foundation: https://www.imagine-america.org/

Joining us on this episode is Allysen Classen, the medical assistant program director for Midwest technical institute and Delta Technical College.Allysen talks about the importance of an education in the field of medical assisting.More HERE

Imagine America Radio interviews 401karat on their 3 bucket strategy to investing in retirement. The 3 bucket strategy simplifies the idea of investing and categorizes three different "buckets" of money one should have when it comes to retirement. What is the 3 bucket strategy? 401karat explains!

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service (including health) occupations.SkillsUSA serves more than 372,655 students and instructors annually. This includes 20,598 instructors who join as professional members. Including alumni, SkillsUSA membership totals over 434,000. SkillsUSA has served 13.6 million annual members cumulatively since 1965 and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven workforce development.Learn more about SkillsUSA, here: https://www.skillsusa.org/about/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about medical assisting careers. What does a medical assistant do? What is the career outlook for medical assisting? How long does it take to get a degree in medical assisting? All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/medical-assistant-careers-lincoln-tech-iselin-nj/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about automotive technology. What does an automotive technician do? What is the career outlook for automotive technology? How long is a degree program in automotive technology? All this and more: https://www.imagine-america.org/automotive-careers-lincoln-tech-denver-colorado/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education in your community about collision repair and refinishing technology. What does an auto body technician do? What is the career outlook for collision repair & refinishing technology? How long is a degree program in collision repair & refinishing technology? All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/lincoln-tech-indianapolis-discusses-auto-collision-repair-refinishing-technology/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of career and technical education about how they are dealing with the coronavirus. Are students back in class? What precautions are in place for student and faculty safety? All this and more: https://www.imagine-america.org/universal-technical-institutes-response-covid-19-2/

Imagine America Radio interviews Bruce Schnieder, vice president of business engineering at Ambassador Education Solutions on their new course materials platform, RODA. Ambassador’s revolutionary Course Materials Platform, RODA, is everything students need to access course materials and everything schools and publishers need to manage the moving parts. RODA aggregates all content and applications for students, and layers it with the integrations, support services, analytics, financial controls, and compliance for schools and publishers to bring it all together – all through one flexible and easy-to-use platform. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.imagine-america.org/ambassador-introduces-roda/

Imagine America Radio talked to the chief operating officer of Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College about their COVID-19 reopening strategy. We asked: Are the schools still open? How do you plan to reenter the building for hands-on learning? What precautions are your schools taking for student and faculty safety? All this and more here: https://www.imagine-america.org/midwest-technical-institute-delta-technical-colleges-response-covid-19/

Interested in contacting Midwest Technical Institute or Delta Technical College? Contact Stacey Wierman at swierman@midwesttech.eduOr visit their website at: Midwest Technical Institute -https://www.midwesttech.edu/Delta Technical College - https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of diesel technician training, Lincoln Tech. What does an HVAC technician do? What is the career outlook for HVAC techs? What are important things to consider when looking at HVAC schools? All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/hvac-careers-lincoln-tech-grand-prairie-texas/

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of diesel tech education. On this episode we discuss diesel technician careers.What does a diesel technician do?Are diesel tech careers in high demand?How long does it take to graduate from a diesel tech program?What should someone look for in a diesel tech school?All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/diesel-technician-careers-lincoln-tech-south-plainfield-new-jersey/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of HVAC Technician education. On this episode, we discuss HVAC technician careers.Are HVAC careers in high demand?How long does it take to graduate from an HVAC program?What should someone look for in an HVAC school?All this and more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/hvac-careers-lincoln-tech-marietta-ga/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of electrical education. On this episode we discuss electrical technician careers. Are electrical careers in high demand? How long does it take to graduate from an electrical program? What should someone look for in an electrical school? All this and more: https://www.imagine-america.org/electrical-technician-careers-lincoln-tech-new-britain-ct/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine America Radio interviews the president of the Northwest Career Colleges Federation on what their state association is doing to assist schools in Washington and Oregon with reopening their campuses. Washington State was one of the first states affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to our episode to hear what happened and what career colleges are doing now to reopen. All this and more: https://www.imagine-america.org/northwest-career-college-federations-covid-19-reopening-plans/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine America Radio interviews one of the nation's leading providers of culinary education. On this episode we discuss culinary careers. Are culinary careers in high demand? How long does it take to graduate from a culinary program? What should someone look for in a culinary school? All this and more: https://www.imagine-america.org/culinary-arts-careers-lincoln-tech-shelton-ct/