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Liz Johnson [Brookwood Companies] sits down with featured guests Tanya Wade [Manufacturing Solutions Center at CVCC]; Jennifer Fennell [Polo Custom Canvas]; and Robert Finnegan [AFFOA] to record a live podcast from Advanced Textiles Expo 2025, focusing on how to assess and hire talent. They open by exploring key qualities to define strong candidates—such as drive, curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to contribute to a larger purpose. The discussion then shifts to the importance of educating prospective workers about the opportunities within the industry and the landscape of today's industrial fabric trades. The guests also highlight the value of creating environments that support work–life balance, foster leadership development, and offer pathways of innovation and technology growth. They conclude by discussing innovative training tools like Thread X, which uses augmented technology to help train employees on manufacturing processes.

After 20 years in automation and controls engineering, Danny Murphy received a call from a local community college that would bring his journey full circle—back to the kind of impact his own high school electronics teacher once had on him. Today, he's a nationally recognized educator, named A3's 2024 Educator of the Year, and he's redefining what hands-on learning can look like in a modern mechatronics lab.In this episode, Danny shares how early challenges in the classroom led him to move beyond textbook instruction and introduce student-designed projects with real-world relevance. From programming robots to serve cereal and slice cake to engineering capstone challenges with custom tooling, his students are learning by doing—and developing the kind of technical and creative skills that employers notice.What began as a simple effort to share classroom activity on LinkedIn and Instagram has evolved into a powerful tool for student opportunity. With over 30,000 followers on Instagram and 11,000 on LinkedIn, Danny's short, engaging videos have led to direct job offers for students, new partnerships with engineers and PhDs, and a growing network of industry engagement. The results are tangible: students getting hired, programs gaining visibility, and technical education reaching far beyond the classroom.Listen to learn:How to transition from lecture-based teaching to hands-on, student-driven projects that boost engagementWhy adding creative freedom to technical labs leads to better retention and real-world problem-solvingA simple video strategy on LinkedIn or Instagram that can directly lead to student job offersWhat educators should consider before posting student work onlineHow showcasing student work publicly can attract industry partners and grow your program's reputation3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Student-designed projects increase both engagement and retention. Danny's students learn core concepts like user frames and loops by designing their own robotics challenges—whether it's scooping cereal or slicing cake. This creative freedom forces them to problem-solve, adapt, and truly understand the material, rather than just following instructions.2. Social media is a powerful tool for connecting students to real opportunities. By consistently posting short, authentic videos on LinkedIn and Instagram, Danny has helped at least six students get hired directly from what industry partners saw online. These platforms have become an extension of the classroom—offering visibility, credibility, and direct links to the workforce.3. Giving students real-world skills—and a teacher who believes in them—can change their lives. From project-based labs to job-ready training, Danny's classroom gives students more than technical knowledge; it gives them confidence, purpose, and a path forward. For many, it's the first time they've been truly seen for what they can do—and that recognition can be life-changing.Connect with Danny on Social Media:Instagram  |  LinkedInDon't forget to Ask Us Anything!We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Programs for careers like welding, construction, and automotive tech are in hot demand. The Central Vermont Career Center, a career technical school in Barre, has more applicants than they have space to admit. A recent report by Vermont Public found that enrollment is up statewide at most of Vermont's 17 career and technical education centers. It's a national trend, and it's earned Gen Z the nickname “The Toolbelt Generation.”We talk with CVCC's director Jody Emerson and Nick Cantrick, a construction technology instructor at the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, about their students' career opportunities.We also discuss current labor needs in Vermont with Richard Wobby, Executive Vice President at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont, and Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Labor.Broadcast live on Monday, April 7, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

In Episode 35, Cultivating Community: Innovations in Workforce Development with Nanyail Smoke" hosts Brandi Merrill and Julie Frizzell sit down with Nanyail Smoke, the Director of Workforce Development at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, for an insightful conversation about workforce initiatives and hopes for community partnerships and workforce development in East Alabama.Discover the innovative programs CVCC is implementing, such as dual enrollment and skills-based learning training, which aim to equip students with the practical skills needed in today's job market. Nanyail highlights the college's commitment to hands-on training and real-world experience, sharing a success story from a Skills for Success course that illustrates the transformative power of these initiatives.She discusses her vision for expanding community outreach and building partnerships with local organizations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with small businesses to meet community needs and develop a skilled workforce.Join us for an engaging discussion that explores the future of workforce development and the exciting opportunities on the horizon! 

In this episode, Executive Director of the Chehealm Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC), Scott Parker,  shares how our Chamber of Commerce supports our community. In this episode, you will learn:The role CVCC plays in our communityWhat Scott has learned since he started in this roleExciting new announcementsHow CVCC can help your business growAnd much more!If you're interested in learning more about CVCC or are interested in becoming a member, you can visit their website at https://www.chehalemvalley.org/If you're interested in getting each episode sent to your inbox when it comes out,  you can subscribe here.Special thanks to First Federal for sponsoring this episode. All sponsorship dollars go directly towards promoting this episode to the Newberg Community.This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.Support the show

On this episode of All For Business, we chatted with Craig Ranson of Framatome about the future of nuclear and how they are investing towards a bright future through new projects, research, and education. Lynchburg has the potential to not only be a hub for the energy industry in Virginia but also continue to grow as America's Nuclear City. Listen in as we discuss state and national energy plans, innovative Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the relaunch of the Framatome Nuclear Technology Academy at the Central Virginia Community College - training the next generation of nuclear energy technicians and more. What is the Framatome Nuclear Technology Academy? This program in partnership with CVCC is designed to prepare students for employment in the nuclear energy service industry. It provides in-class and practical hands-on training in basic maintenance, electricity, engineering, programming, and related skills. Students completing this program will be prepared for employment as an entry-level technician in the nuclear energy field. Learn more about nuclear technology programs at CVCC here. About Craig Ranson Craig Ranson is the Senior Vice President of Installed Base America for Framatome Inc. In this role, Ranson is responsible for the Installed Base Business Unit's continued development and overall delivery of innovative products and services, component upgrades, and engineering solutions to sustain and enhance the nuclear energy facilities in North America. Ranson began his career with the company in 1991 as an intern, which led him to the Reactor and Services organization in 1992, supporting the development of advanced robotics and remote tooling. After leaving the company in 1997, Ranson returned in 2001 to what became AREVA Nuclear Services, performing operations and engineering work in the Outage and NDE Services group. In 2010, Ranson was promoted to Vice President of NDE Solutions and later as Vice President of Component Repair and Replacement Services. In 2014, Ranson was appointed Chief Operations Officer for AREVA Inc. and served as interim Chief Commercial Officer where he was responsible for the entire operations and customer relations for North America. In August, 2016, Ranson was appointed Senior Vice President of Installed Base Services Business Unit, responsible for all operating and engineering services for existing operating plants. Effective January, 2017, Craig Ranson became the Senior Vice President of Installed Base America. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Ranson holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. In addition, he completed the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations' (INPO) Senior Nuclear Plant Management course (class 109) and attended the Harvard Executive MBA training course. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-for-business/message

With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some folks think a backyard chicken empire is the way to go. But, how much do we know about chicken anesthesia? Can you intubate a chicken? What muscle do you use for IM injections? What pre-meds work best? These questions and more will be answered in this episode featuring Kristen Cooley VTS (anesthesia) Kristen Cooley is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia and analgesia. You can find her here: https://www.peakvas.com Kristen is a published editor, author and illustrator of anesthesia related text books as well as an internationally recognized and frequently sought after speaker and award winning instructor.

Last week, college anglers competed at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida for the first major college event of 2023.  The MLF college event was a one-day tournament that counts for double points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.  Will Hammond & Cabe Mackey from 16th ranked Catawba Valley Community College took the win with 25 pounds 5 ounces.  Tune in to the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast to hear about the team's win!

Have you ever heard of someone being an Athletic Director and Head Coach at the same time? Well Ben Hicks wears both hats at CVCC. He has a interesting background, history and current situation. This was a good interview to learn from him, how he organizes his position(s), his philosophy on how he coaches and mentors his players, plus his Columbus State connections.Follow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast       Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeBallJonesTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdAFqYm9/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeballJones0

Dr Jason Ferguson - CVCC And James Davis - Old Dominion Job Corps Interview 8 - 17 - 22 Educating And Equipping People For Solid Careers

Find out how CVCC and TransTech are joining forces for a new driver training program.

“If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree,” said Sean Connery's character to Elliott Ness in the movie, The Untouchables. This month's Entrepreneur Exchange welcomes Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College, who discusses how the community college plants entrepreneurial seeds on its campus as well as supports entrepreneurship in its community. Dr. Hinshaw and hosts Jeff Neuville and Gary Muller cover the many entrepreneurship activities and support mechanisms available from the community college system, and Dr. Hinshaw gets to play the Entrepreneur Exchange lightning round. Plus some small businesses of the month for you to check out…It's all here on this month's Entrepreneur Exchange, sponsored by MakoRx! Helpful links and Small Businesses featured in this episode: CVCC Small Business Center ,NC State Small Business Center Network Startup Catawba Skills USA NufabrxThank you to MakoRx for their partnership and for their support of Entrepreneur Exchange!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All For Business is back for our second season! We're excited to kick it off with another "Around The Table" mini-series with Leadership Lynchburg in honor of Black History Month. Leadership Lynchburg believes that creating opportunities for healthy conversation builds awareness, trust and ultimately relationship. Relationships can create productive action and relationships enable you to "go there" on difficult topics trusting that the benefit is greater awareness and mutual understanding. In short, relationship create community. We aim to inspire leaders and educate allies and potential allies so they can create tangible actions within their respective spheres of influence. So, it's February, Black History Month and we thought it would be great to feature some of our local friends who can speak to their work for the black community. We're uniting these podcasts under the theme of "Tell me what I need to know . . ." Our fourth guest is John H. Hughes, IV. Mr. Hughes was appointed as Assistant City Manager for the City of Lynchburg in December 2016. He previously served the City as the Children's Services Act (CSA) Coordinator in Human Services from 2007-2016, as a Foster Care Social Worker from 2004-2007, and as a Youth Care Worker at the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Home from 1998-2000. A native of Lynchburg, Mr. Hughes has earned an A.A.S. in General Studies from CVCC, as well as a B.S. in Social Science, a B.S. in Business Administration, and an M.B.A., all from Lynchburg College. Mr. Hughes received the Lynchburg College Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013 and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Education Degree in Leadership Studies at Lynchburg College with a focus on local government leadership and the phenomenon of gentrification. Mr. Hughes is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, serves on the City's Community Policing Advisory Committee, and is active with professional organizations including the Virginia Local Government Management Association and the International City/County Management Association. He previously served on nonprofit boards in the City of Lynchburg including Mary Bethune Academy, Hill City Youth Football and Cheerleading, and The Festival Center, and currently serves as a Board member for the Old City Cemetery and Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC). Mr. Hughes most enjoys the pleasures of fatherhood, music, history, recreation, and opportunities for transformational leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/all-for-business/message

Happy New Year! Pastor Bruce starts off a new series ‘Happy New…’

Elder Mark brings us a message on generosity.

Elder Mark brings us a message about the best gift ever.

Pastor Bruce brings us a Christmas time message.

Elder Mark caps off our ‘Flourish’ series with this message.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish' series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish' series.

George Villegas, Board Member for CVCC, joins the show again to talk about the 75+ years of this amazing organization. The group's fundraising effort for the year is $45,000.00 and they're well on their way to reaching their goal.This year, CVCC has added a Vacation Home Raffle to help raise money towards their annual goal. A one week vacation home rental in Cape Coral, Florida can be won if you purchase a raffle ticket in multiple places in the Zelienople/Harmony area. Please visit the CVCC website for a list of all locations to purchase tickets. You won't want to miss out on an opportunity to stay in this gorgeous property!Their 4 non-profits that the CVCC supports are:-The Zelienople Community Park-Southwest Butler Food Cupboard-Zelienople Area Public Library-Parents in Toto Autism Resource CenterFor more information or ways to donate, please visit: https://cvcommunitychest.com/Follow CVCC on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/cvccwpa/

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Đi làm ai cũng mong muốn được thăng tiến nhanh chóng, được nhận lại một khoản lương và chế độ phúc lợi hậu hĩnh. Với nhiều bạn trẻ khi đi làm ở những tổ chức lớn, khi chưa là quản lý thì thường trải qua những vị trí từ Nhân viên, lên Chuyên viên rồi đến chuyên viên Cao cấp (Senior). Tại sao rất nhiều bạn mong muốn đạt được vị trí này: - Mức lương cao hơn: chắc chắn rồi - Được công nhân năng lực, kinh nghiệm - Là bước đệm tuyệt vời để bạn lên quản lý trong 1 tương lai Vậy làm thế nào để các bạn nhanh chóng đạt được vị trí này, hãy cùng trò chuyện trong số podcast lần này nhé!

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the fourth message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Thanks for joining us for this mornings outdoor service. (Due to technical difficulties the video did not work for us. Here is the audio from Bruce’s message.)

Pastor Bruce brings the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings the next message from our ‘Flourish’ series.

The gospel touches every area of our lives resulting in spiritual flourishing. Jesus said, “I have comet o give you everything in abundance, more than you expect – life in its fullness until you overflow!” John 10:10b. God’s will in Christ Jesus is for His children to flourish in relationship to God and others. The book of I Thessalonians is filled with instructions, inspirations, and encouragements to thrive and flourish.Read More

Special guest the Gills.

Special guest speaker Dave Atkin.

Elder Mark presents the final message in our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Janet and Mark talk to CVCC Associate VP of Professional and Career Studies Jason Ferguson by The Morning Jam on VTRN

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message in our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the next message in our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Pastor Bruce bings us the next installment of our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings the next message in our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Pastor Bruce brings us the eighth message from our ‘Real Love For Life’ series.

Join Ashley, Keyley, Devyion, and Savannah as they discuss finalizing their design portfolios and preparing to present their bodies of work at Vision 2021, the CVCC Student Art Show.

In this episode, your hosts discuss what Super Thursday is — both on and off the air — and how each of them came to CVCC's AGD program.