Podcasts about cte education

In the bustling corridors of Dowell J. Howard, a transformative change is taking place in the realm of Career and Technical Education (CTE). On a recent visit, Valley Today host Janet Michael sat down with Principal Ben Thompson to explore the dynamic programs and opportunities that have elevated the school to new heights within the Frederick County Public School system. Taking place amidst the hands-on learning environments of Dowell J. Howard, the conversation delved into the myriad of programs, from Criminal Justice to Nursing, that are now integral parts of the school's offerings. Thompson shared that a goal set three years ago by the administration was to expand or add 10 programs in 10 years—a goal they are well on their way to achieving. He highlighted recent additions such as the Criminal Justice program, reinforced by a partnership with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, and the rapidly growing Nursing program which recently saw the addition of a fourth instructor. Janet and Ben also discussed the future of the school's program offerings, including exciting prospects like Data Science, bolstered by a $2.8 million grant from the state of Virginia, and the possibility of a Diesel program. The principal touched on the current high demand for these courses and the balance necessary to meet both student interest and industry needs, ensuring students are employable upon completion. The conversation shone a light on the very essence of CTE programs, emphasizing practical, hands-on experiences. Janet pointed out the real-world applications of the program, such as students working on cars, constructing sheds, and engaging in evidence collection for criminal justice. These programs not only provide valuable skills but also foster a tight-knit learning community among the students. Ben shared inspiring stories of students spending extra hours honing their skills, driven by their passion and commitment. One critical issue highlighted was the astounding 305% increase in CTE applications over three years, contrasted by the unfortunate reality that space and resources limit the number of students who can participate in these valuable programs. This challenge underscores the need for further expansion and resource allocation to meet growing demand. Beyond the curriculum, the school also prides itself on its competitive spirit, with students achieving impressive feats in state and national competitions. Thompson spoke proudly of recent accomplishments, including state championships in auto service technology and high placements in criminal justice and collision repair competitions. To celebrate student achievements, Dowell J. Howard holds a unique ‘completer' event each year, recognizing the accomplishments of students who have earned certifications across various programs. This not just marks the end of their academic journey but also symbolizes the beginning of their professional lives, with tangible tokens like engraved toolboxes and hammers awarded to them. Ben also encouraged the community to visit during their open house events and witness the cutting-edge facilities and programs firsthand. These tours aim to dispel misconceptions about trade education and highlight the immense value of CTE programs in providing students with practical, employable skills straight out of high school. The next one is scheduled for March 27 from 5:15pm til 6:15pm. In closing, Janet thanked Ben for his insightful tour and conversation, which painted a vivid picture of the vibrant educational environment at Dowell J. Howard. As the bells ring and the students of Dowell J. Howard file into their workshops and laboratories, one thing is clear: this is not just a school—it's a launchpad for future careers and community development.

In this episode, I dive into the transition from teaching elementary to high school CTE Education. From tips on building relationships with older students to navigating the challenges of shared routines and cell phone policies, I've got you covered. Plus, I share how to bring your expertise from elementary teaching to your new secondary classroom and why it's okay not to know everything. So, if you're making the switch or just looking for some insight into teaching at the high school level, give this episode a listen and get ready to thrive in your new role!Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers; Ep 306 https://truthforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/how-to-get-true-student-buy-in-for-your-no-cellphone-policy/Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

For decades, Iowa's education system has been designed to lead kids to very general, liberal arts degrees with little learning that could be applied directly to their future careers.  With the passage of Senate File 2411, a more comprehensive approach to Career and Technical Education creating clearer career paths in targeted industries like Advanced Manufacturing will become a reality. President of the Iowa Senate, Amy Sinclair, comes into the Iowa Manufacturing Studio with Leisa to explain the Workforce Opportunity Fund and changes to CTE Education certification and how this comprehensive plan will help Iowa's kids be more prepared for the workforce after graduation.  Allowing kids to work in the summer AND receive credits is a win-win situation for everyone involved.  Coupled with the changes to Iowa's Charter School legislation, technical training and exposure to needed technical roles will be far more strategic. Hear the full show: https://iowapodcast.com/amy-sinclair-work-based-learning-act   

Career technical education (CTE) can give your child what's needed to succeed: technical, academic, and employability skills. Tami Perez is a teacher and CTE Coordinator for the Idaho Technical Career Academy who shares five reasons CTE is an attractive choice for students and parents in schools across the country.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Prominent Canadian conductor and artistic director Boris Brott has been killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Hamilton, Ont. on Tuesday. Tributes began pouring in after Brott was identified as the victim fatally struck in the initial collision. Brott was 78 and according to the OCM, leaves behind his wife, Ardyth, and three children Ben, Alexandra, and David. GUEST: Lou Molinaro, Instructor at the Harris Institute for Music, Longtime Hamilton Music Promoter - What's the relationship between Concussions and the risk of delayed neurodegenerative disease ie AD, PD and of course CTE. Dr. Carmela Tartaglia joins the Bill Kelly show to discuss that and more. GUEST: Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, Marion and Gerald Soloway Chair in Brain Injury and Concussion Research and Co-director of the Memory Clinic with Toronto Western Hospital - Ontario's move in 2018 to raise the minimum wage reduced the racialized wage gap, particularly for women, amid rising employment, according to a new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). When the $14-per-hour minimum wage was implemented in 2018, business lobbyists made dire predictions that it would lead to massive job losses. That simply didn't happen. In fact, far from being a “job-killer,” wages grew in Ontario while total employment increased by 1.7 per cent in 2018 and by 2.8 per cent in 2019, according to the new report. ALSO: Ontario promises October minimum wage increase to $15.50 GUEST: Sheila Block, Senior Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll listen to the third session of my "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" - Donny Metcalf. He gives his opinions and insights on how differentiate yourself at the journey level in the electrician’s trade. He also discusses how to prepare for the inevitable economic downturns.As I noted in the last couple STP episodes, the overarching objective for these conversations with Donny to be directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series. Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com Thanks a lot.All the best,Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll listen to the second session of my "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician" - Donny Metcalf. He gives his opinions and insights on what it takes to succeed as an apprentice starting out in the electrician’s trade. As I noted in the last STP episode, number 30, the overarching objective for these conversations with Donny to be directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series. Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com Thanks a lot.All the best,Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear from Donny Metcalf - Master Electrician from Waco, TX. We'll be discussing our plans to have a number of future episodes called "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician." The overarching objective for these conversations will be to have Donny discuss - in increasing detail - the elements of becoming a successful electrician - as directed by the feedback and questions that we get from you - the listener.Here is a link to Donny's LinkedIn profile for your review.Please send me your questions, comments and feedback for our "Conversations with the Tattooed Electrician, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series. Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot.All the best,Juan Carosso

In this episode you'll listen to my conference call with Matt Franz & Chris Coker - both US Army veterans and with Ricardo Garcia, a veteran of the Air Force. We have a fantastic conversation where these guys offer their suggestions and recommendations to active duty military personnel and veterans on successfully transitioning into the civilian workforce after military service.They provide their insights on the timing, tactics, and mindset needed to translate military experience and training into an ideal position and career in the civilian workforce. These great guys also give their thoughts on the support and issues surrounding the families and loved ones of our military folks and veterans.To learn more about Matt, Chris, and Ricardo, the following are links to the LinkedIn profiles for: Matt Franz, Chris Coker, and Ricardo Garcia.By the way, Chris Coker also hosts a podcast series - The Suit Soldier Podcast - which helps veterans leverage their military experience in the civilian workforce. Please click here to learn more.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click hereTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear from Tim Spurlock on how American Diesel Training Centers took a different approach in developing its training infrastructure and program. Tim describes how they are making a real difference in the lives of those who complete its training and for the businesses that depend on them to provide them with the trained, diesel technicians that they desperately need. Tim and his co-founder Chris Ellis have created an innovative, world-class training model and infrastructure that are delivering extraordinary, repeatable results. It is a model that should be considered by others in the Skilled Trades to see how it can be replicated and modified to meet the needs in their efforts to close the Skills Gap.For more information on American Diesel Training Centers, please click herePlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click hereTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

Superintendent HD Chambers chat with Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Andrea Lotsu (Alief Taylor High School teacher) and Angel Anchondo (Alief Taylor High School graduate) regarding Alief's Grow Your Own teacher Program. Anchondo and Lotsu talk about the highlights of the CTE Education and Training Program, the importance of exposure to the teaching profession as a high school student and how to engage future educators.

Superintendent HD Chambers chat with Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Andrea Lotsu (Alief Taylor High School teacher) and Angel Anchondo (Alief Taylor High School graduate) regarding Alief's Grow Your Own teacher Program. Anchondo and Lotsu talk about the highlights of the CTE Education and Training Program, the importance of exposure to the teaching profession as a high school student and how to engage future educators.

In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Robbie Heinrich, who is Engineering Manager at the Louisville, KY plant of Dana Corp. as well as the president of the Greater Louisville Chapter of KYFAME. He talks to us about the incredible results being experienced those attending as well as those sponsoring FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education.For more information about FAME please go to: http://fame-usa.comIf you'd like a complete list of all Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookIf you have any comments or you have any ideas on how I can improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series, please post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot.Juan

In this episode, you'll listen to a quick bit of advice from Spence Rogers on how to be successful entering one of the Skilled Trades.If you'd like a complete list of all Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookIf you have any comments or you have any ideas on how I can improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series, please post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot.Juan

In this episode, you'll hear from Mike Mitchell, who leads the Lowe's initiative, Generation T, which aims to change the negative perceptions surrounding the construction trades, while connecting students and potential workers to training programs and apprenticeship opportunities.To learn more about Generation T, please click herePlease send me your comments and feedback, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series. Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com

In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Jennifer Sproul. She is the second NAWIC official that I spoke with regarding the opportunities, programs, and support NAWIC offers its members. After my call with Erin Adkins-Oury, I realized that I had neglected to ask some follow up questions so rather than bother Erin again, Jennifer was kind enough to speak with me. NAWIC is a tremendous organization doing great work to support the careers and futures of women in the construction industry.For more information about NAWIC please go to: http://www.nawic.orgIf you'd like a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookAlso, please send me your comments or any ideas you may have to improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook. Post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot.Juan

In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Erin Adkins-Oury, who outlines the networking opportunities for women in all areas of the construction industry. She speaks to the mentoring and career enhancing relationships women have access to as members of the National Association of Women in Construction or NAWIC.For more information about NAWIC please go to: http://www.nawic.orgIf you'd like a complete list of all Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookIf you have any comments or you have any ideas on how I can improve the value proposition of the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series, please post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot.Juan

In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with John Morris. He's the president of the Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors as well as president of the Ohio Valley Construction Education Foundation. John speaks to the opportunities available in the construction trades along with the programs, services, networking opportunities that local ABC chapters make available to its members.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor more information about the Ohio Valley chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, please click hereFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear from Spence Rogers. He dropped out of college after realizing that it wasn't for him. Through a friend discovered that his real passion was being a plumber. In a few short years, he has gone on to build a very successful plumbing contracting business in Seattle - Rain City Plumbing. Spence is a savvy businessman - wise beyond his years, in my humble opinion. He offers excellent insights on hiring and working with Millennials as well as some absolutely on-target advice for anyone thinking of becoming a plumber.Please send me your comments and feedback, as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series. Also, if you have any suggestions on other guests I should invite to add their voices to an STP episode, please send them my way. You can post a note on Twitter to @aybcareers or send me an email to jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full list of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.com

In this episode, Matt Franz talks about how to effectively plan and execute the process of transitioning from military service to the civilian workforce. He speaks about how to specifically translate the experiences and skills that our military folks gain while in service to make themselves even more competitive for prospective, civilian employers. Matt also lays out the opportunities that exist across the Supply Chain/Logistics field.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll listen to my conversation with Jeff Markway, a retired, very successful general contractor from St. Louis. Jeff talks about how to become a successful contractor in the high-end, competitive, remodeling arena as well as how to plan for and manage the succession process of selling/handing down a family business to the next generation. He did it taking over Markway Construction from his father to himself and his brothers, and then from his generation to his nephews.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll listen to a candid conversation with Mike Rounds, Army Veteran and graduate of West Point, who's now the President of Williamson College of the Trades. Since 1888, Williamson has provided free tuition, room and board to underprivileged young men to get a great education in the Skilled Trades. To learn more about Williamson College of the Trades please check out: https://www.williamson.eduPlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the Skilled Trades Playbook and see a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at: @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBestThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode you'll hear from Chris Schuler - the Director of Training for Tulsa Welding School. Chris talks candidly about how TWS prepares its students to get ready for great careers as welders to take advantage of the opportunities available across the country and worldwide. Chris lays out TWS' time-proven steps and process to help you decide how to move forward on becoming a welder.The TWS website has a lot of great resources and videos for quick reference. For more info on the Tulsa Welding School, please click hereFor a YouTube video of Mike Rowe walking you through a tour of one of the TWS campuses, please click herePlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor more info about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click hereTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episodes, you'll listen to Larry Kron - a successful general contractor from Seattle who gives his candid thoughts and opinions on how to be successful as a small, niche general contractor. He provides his rules of thumb for building a solid remodeling contracting business as well as how and who to select as clients and who to stay away from altogether. He does get a little colorful in his language but he's a great guy all around... so be aware. ;)Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about the Skilled Trades Playbook and a full listing of episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at: @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please check out www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear about how Kalamazoo, MI, under the leadership of Mayor Bobby Hopewell, has the marshaled the resources and gotten a number of great organizations and truly committed folks to work together to help close the Skills Gap. This is a real-world example of the tangible, measurable results a community can have if they set meaningful objectives and hold each other accountable to results for our children, our families and our communities.For more info on Bobby Hopewell, here is his LinkedIn profileFor more info on Kalamazoo, MI, please click hereFor more info on the Kalamazoo Promise, please click hereFor more info on the Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency, please click hereFor more info on Michigan Works!, please click hereFor more info on the Momentum initiative, please click herePlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of episodes of the Skilled Trades Playbook categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at: @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear from Trent Hornbeck, who went to college for his bachelors and masters degrees. Once out of school, working as a teacher, he shifted gears to start from scratch to become a successful electrician, crew chief and trainer/educator helping others learn what it takes to become an electrician. Trent does a great job walking us through the steps and areas to focus on if you want to build a career as an electrician.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to: www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, Josh Munns and Josh Denton from Ground Up Construct talk about some of the truly innovated work that they doing to help transform the dialogue and thinking surrounding hiring and getting hired in the construction skilled trades. Ground Up Construct provides a new online platform with tools, training and other services to help folks find work with great employers as well as help employers becoming more effective at attracting and retaining equally great tradespeople.For more info on Ground Up Construct, please click herePlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a full listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow up on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookFor more information on the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear from Terry Bierwirth - a former media industry professional and Mom, based in Eugene, OR. Terry decided to launch a grassroots initiative - My Work My Future - to help other parents, their kids, and the local/regional community at large understand and navigate the multitude of options available in the Skilled Trades. She is committed to making My Work My Future the go-to resource in her local and regional area.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comTo learn more about My Work My Future, please click hereFor a full listing of Skilled Trades Playbook categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, I am speaking with Dave Campbell - the Superintendent of Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency or KRESA. It is the intermediate school district that supports the special education and CTE program, and other programming needs of nine school districts in the Kalamazoo, MI region. Dave provides a broad view of the collaborative, innovative ways in which the local community is working together to bring about tangible, measurable change, while helping to close the Skills Gap for local folks.For more info re: KRESA, please click herePlease feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with Garth Bauknecht, who's successful, general constructor in the Atlanta area. Garth gives his candid, honest opinions and insights on the residential construction trades, on how to succeed in good and bad economic times while managing your sub-contractors and your business along with your clients expectations to ensure that they are all always referenceable.Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by topic, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

This episode introduces you to the new Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series, its mission and its host - Juan Carosso - author of the At Your Best book series. The Skilled Trades Playbook presents the voices, opinions, insights and advice recorded by the host from candid, phone conversations with folks on sides of the Skilled Trades/Skills Gap issues - the tradespeople and contractors, who are successfully doing the work in their chosen trade, as well as the folks who are working in some capacity to impact the careers and futures of those in the Skilled Trades like: educators, counselors, trainers, employers, associations, unions, and policy makers. Please feel free to send me you comments as well as any ideas on how I can improve the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series on Twitter to @aybcareers or you can email me at jcarosso@AtYourBest.comFor a complete listing of Skilled Trades Playbook episodes categorized by key topics on the At Your Best website, please click herePlease follow us on Facebook at @SkilledTradesPlaybookTo learn more about the At Your Best Playbook series, please go to www.AtYourBest.comThanks a lot, Juan Carosso

All Star catcher for the SF Giants is out for 8-9 months College Football predictions and Urban Meyer in hot water Thomas retires from football in the NFL to study CTE NFL talk PLUS SO MUCH MORE  

NEVER DID A SHOW ON THIS ASPECT OF CTE WITH CEV'S CLAYTON FRANKLIN AND RETIRED POLICE CAPT/EDUCATOR GARY COCHRAN

?MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR TECH SCHOOLS Rich Bagin of NSPRA is our guest along with Shane Haggerty,NSPRA Board member  and Communications Director at Tolles Career and Technology Center in Plain City, OH

FFA ON LEADERSHIP: AG EDUCATION IS STEM EDUCATION iCEV Online presents FFA's  Shane Jacques, Education Specialist in Leadership ,Assessment and Development. We're not talkin' anymore about the 3 farmhands in The Wizard of Oz, believe me.  

The Manufacturing Skills Standards Councils and NOCTI on The Importance of Certification to our Current and Future Workforce  

Listen as NOCTI's John Foster  and Heidi Speese are joined by "forallrubrics.com" president Karen Jeffrey and the principal of ICTC in Indiana PA Mike McDermott and learn how rubrics and badging work together...for their students.

MY NEW FAVORITE PERSON IN THE EDUCATIONAL UNIVERSE, OKALOOSA COUNTY (FL) SCHOOLS PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR CTE PATTY BONEZZI  IS OUR GUEST WITH HER SPECIAL GUEST LINDA SUMBLIN OF CAREER SOURCE OKALOOSA WALTON. THANK YOU PITSCO EDUCATION FORINTRODUCING ME TO PATTY

Superintendent HD Chambers chat with Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Andrea Lotsu (Alief Taylor High School teacher) and Angel Anchondo (Alief Taylor High School graduate) regarding Alief's Grow Your Own teacher Program. Anchondo and Lotsu talk about the highlights of the CTE Education and Training Program, the importance of exposure to the teaching profession as a high school student and how to engage future educators.