Podcasts about technical center

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, June 15, 2025.   #1 – From The Putnam County Development Authority (PCDA): The Hometown Advantage is an initiative from the Putnam County Development Authority and Putnam Career and Technical Center to show you what amazing career opportunities await in your backyard. Mark your calendar for October 23, 2025, for the Hometown Advantage Career Fair where you can meet dozens of employers prepared to hire with great careers.    Learn more about in-demand careers in Advantage Valley: https://pcda.org/hometown-advantage/ #2 – From WVNews: The Fostering Advantages for Start-Ups & Entrepreneurial Resurgence in WV (FASTER WV) is hosting free workshops to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch childcare businesses across West Virginia. The sessions cover licensing, regulations, budget planning, and marketing strategies to ensure success. These efforts aim to increase childcare access, strengthen local economies, and support working families. Upcoming sessions are scheduled for June 17 in Boone County, July 24 in Lincoln County and August 12 in Clay County. Learn more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/how-to-start-a-childcare-business-in-west-virginia-free-workshops-offered-this-summer/article_9e9c7cb4-ca97-4284-a516-1a593afd95b0.html   #3 – From BDTOnline: WVU Medicine is investing $25 million in a new Emergency and Behavioral Health facility in Mercer County, marking a significant expansion of healthcare access in southern West Virginia. The new center will offer 24/7 emergency services and specialized mental health care to the local community. This project reaffirms WVU Medicine's commitment to improving health infrastructure and outcomes across the state. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/local_news/wvu-medicine-extends-commitment-further-in-mercer-county-with-25m-emergency-and-behavior-health-facility/article_6bf5027c-5ae5-4b9a-a10d-e83a89bc0051.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

From the SRVRTC in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Myah and Mason as we wrap up the school year, talk about the events coming up for the Seniors, talk about last weekend's prom, introduce Mason as the next student representative, taking over for Myah next year, and lots more.

As Senior Project Manager with Freeman French Freeman, Brian Leet is overseeing the design and build of the new Burlington High School ad Technical Center. Brian shares details on the energy saving considerations, the welcoming design and layout, and the timeline for its completion.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Mr Perry is here with Myah, Carter and Emily as we talk about the CTE center, Honor Society, the business program, plus I detail us with lots of random conversations.....

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Myah Borcuk and Shelby Roberts as we talk about the final work needed on the CTE renovations, update on the CTE, and we talk to Shelby Roberts who is a welding student from Kearsarge High School.  We discuss the regional aspect of the CTE, working with other schools, and lots more.

Mr Eric Perry is here with Myah Borck, Brian Aldridge and Myleigha Belville, as we talk about Winter Carnival, how things are going at the CTE Center, Brian's involvement in engineering and auto, and Myleigha's work with HSA.  

Eric Perry, Kristie Howe and student Taylor Davis are here as we talk about the CTE center, Taylor discusses cosmotology in Newport, what she has learned, what she is looking forward for in the future, and lots more.

Technical Center Manager of Wenger Manufacturing Justin Moore answers the question, "What role does something like this Technical Center play in the pet food manufacturing space?"

I'm excited to announce my Book Study. Get more info and join me here.In this episode, Jethro Jones interviews Dr. Nason Lollar, author of 'The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism'. They discuss the erosion of trust in the education system, the impact of educational fads, and the importance of professional development and teacher morale in rebuilding trust.Chasing fads leads to a lack of trust. COVID exacerbating issues. Technology could be a fad.Take ownership of our own morale. Morale is a personal decision, but admin still have an impact. Negatives vs. Negativity.Damon and I made a commitment to never complain about our leaders. The ways to create a positive culture.Don't entertain negativity. Looking for problems is easy. Strong collaboration to stay away from negativityIsolation is the enemy of improvement - Richard ElmoreHow to be a Transformative Principal? Get teachers to share where they need support. Listen to them and have empathy. About Nason Lollar:Having served twenty-four years in the field of education, Dr. Nason Lollar has leveraged those experiences into his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism.   Nason began his career in the classroom, serving as a high school math and social studies teacher and as a baseball coach for fourteen years. He then transitioned to administration, serving as a high school assistant principal for nine years. He is currently serving in his 2nd year as principal at the Madison Career & Technical Center in Madison, Mississippi. His journey as a student of Educational Leadership began with graduate work at Mississippi College, and culminated with a Doctorate of Education from William Carey University in 2018. In 2023, Nason was honored by the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals as state Assistant Principal of the Year.  Connect with Nason: On X, @nasonlollar, through his Facebook page, Personal Development, or on his blog, nasonlollar.wordpress.com.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

#234: Leading an Ethical School with Dr. Nason Lollar Description:Today's guest has developed a framework and language around professional conduct, which he defines as “my contribution to our culture of learning.” Cool. And what else is cool, is that you will hear, in slightly different terms, some of my core talking points around supporting and growing teachers, being present and listening, and, of course, working in quadrant 2 by managing your priorities, not your time. Guest Bio:Having served twenty-four years in the field of education, Dr. Nason Lollar has leveraged those experiences into his first book, The Five Principles of Educator Professionalism. Nason began his career in the classroom, serving as a high school math and social studies teacher and as a baseball coach for fourteen years. He then transitioned to administration, serving as a high school assistant principal for nine years. He currently serves as a principal of the Madison Career & Technical Center in Madison County, Mississippi. His journey as a student of Educational Leadership began with graduate work at Mississippi College, and culminated with a Doctorate of Education from William Carey University in 2018. In 2023, Nason was honored by the Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals as state Assistant Principal of the Year.  Warmup questions:·      We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?·      Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?  Questions/Topics/PromptsBrief overview and discussion around each principleo   Teaching and learning always come first.o   Remain vigilant to safety concerns.o   Understand the power of communication.o   Seek balance.o   Take ownership of your morale. Discussion on how administrators help teachers follow the principles  Closing questions:·      What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?·      If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?·      Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?·      Where can people learn more about you and your work… Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions.  And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.   Close·      Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.·      You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/·      I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.·      If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html·      Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.·      Remember the secret to good leadership:o   Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso   Be fully presento   Ask reflective questionso   And then just listeno   Don't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.·      Have a great rest of the week!·      Cheers! Guest links:https://nasonlollar.wordpress.com/ On X: @nasonlollar  Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520 

From the SRVRTC in Newport, Mr Eric Perry is here with Miah and Lela as we talk about the CTE renovation, what the school has been in involved in Lela's work as an intern and much more.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Eric Perry is here with Myah, Maria and Mason as they talk about the CTE improvements, going to States and Nationals, Forestry, Welding, learning life skills and lots more.

Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. Media Students Jenna from Gibson Southern and Quinton from Reitz give us details on the upcoming open house events!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, June 23, 2024  Discover farm-fresh produce and locally made goodies on an agritourism adventure through West Virginia…Boating season is here and the WVDNR wants to make sure you're up to date on safety and regulations…and a scenic spot on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails is the latest location to receive an Almost Heaven swing…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – Grab a basket and your shopping list and hit the market to gather fresh farm fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, and cheeses from West Virginia to bring to your table.  The Mountain State has the highest percentage of family-owned farms in the nation, so our farmers' markets offer some of the freshest and most varied produce selections anywhere.  Check out our Farm Fresh Itinerary on wvtourism.com to plan your agritourism adventure. Learn more: https://wvtourism.com/things-to-do/arts-culture-history/farm-to-table/   #2 – From WVDNR – With more than 2,000 miles of navigable, fishable streams, it's easy to see why Almost Heaven is a popular boating destination. These beautiful, flowing waters are available for boating, outdoor recreation and memory making adventures.  Before heading out, it's important to know the rules of the waters in West Virginia. Anyone born on or after Dec. 31, 1986 must successfully complete a Boating Safety Education Course before operating a motorboat or personal watercraft upon the waters of this state (20-7-12b).  For Information about FREE classes in your area, visit the boating education registration link at https://www.register-ed.com/. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/boater-education/   #3 – From WV NEWS – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced the location of the newest “Almost Heaven” swing. Tourism, in collaboration with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems, placed the latest swing along the Rockhouse Trail System overlooking the Logan County town of Man. Tourism also recently installed one of the swings overlooking the 272-acre Lake Stephens in Beckley and another at Logan County's Chief Logan State Park. The signs, designed and crafted by students at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, can now be found at more than 20 locations throughout the state. Visitors are encouraged to use the swing for photos and share to social media using #AlmostHeaven. To locate a swing, visit wvtourism.com. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/latest-almost-heaven-swing-placed-in-logan-county-west-virginia/article_7a5dc504-298a-11ef-942c-77905ee0fa16.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Peoria Public Schools' Dr. Susan Grzanich joins Greg and Dan to discuss the programs offered at Woodruff Career & Technical Center.  Dr. Grzanich details Woodruff's impact on students, how to register for the school, and what's next for students after attending.  Visit peoriapublicschools.org/o/wctc for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss what teachers are most excited about for the renovations with the CTE Center, being ready for Christmas, update on programs, the new admin assistant, and more.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Perry is here with Gabe Merritt and Bryce Bahara as we talk about the upgrades to the CTE Center, what's new, Bryce in the buisness program, how Bryce turned $10,000 into over $2 million (in fake money) at school, and more.

Nash McKenzie is a 2023 National Proficiency Winner in the category of Diversified Horticulture.  This all started with shooting sporting clays if you can believe that.  Nash did not grow up farming or with an agricultural background, but he did grow up participating in shooting clay competitions through the 4H.  As he got to high school he discovered that he could continue this through the FFA, and he joined. While Nash was able to continue shooting clays, he had other responsibilities in the FFA, including developing an SAE.  During his 9th Grade year he had started to mow a few lawns in an effort towards satisfying this requirement.  And when Covid shut everything else down the following year, he had the time and the inclination to really dive in to the business. That is when "Home Exterior Services" was born and it took off. Today, Nash is just getting ready to wrap up his Associate's Degree in business.  He has expanded her services in the business from just lawns to all forms of landscaping, pressure washing and for the second year - Christmas Light hanging.

Welcome to our latest Chamber Talks podcast series! We are diving into the crucial intersection between education and the workforce. In this episode, we explore how local schools are actively shaping the future workforce by equipping high school students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's dynamic professional landscape. Today's Guests:Kimberly Young, Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Caroline County Public SchoolsEmily Hall, Counselor- Career & Technical Center, Spotsylvania County Public SchoolsScott Flath, Coordinator- Work Based Learning, Stafford County Public Schools

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Director Mr Eric Pery and representing the Director's Cabinet, student Gabe Merritt are here as we talk about the CTE Center, update on the renovation and new construction, how things are going this school year, the Expo happening at the school this Thusday and more.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Eric Perry and Mrs Kristie Howe are here as we talk about the CTE renovations, how process is going, new teachers at the school, Kristie's new role, student placement with job shadow & internships, homecoming is here this week and more.

Certification programs have the power to change lives and create new opportunities for deserving people who need them most. In this week's episode, we hear about the impact of certification from long-time educator, Brian Foutty.  Brian Foutty brings 28 years of classroom teaching experience to his current job as a secondary math, app development and coding, and special education teacher at Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Warren, Ohio. He has also worked for the past seven years as a Mac and iPad systems administrator and a classroom technology integrator for the students and staff at Turnbull. Brian has been an active iOS app developer since 2011, and he worked for three years as an Apple Professional Learning Specialist. Brian firmly believes that all students can benefit and become better thinkers through formal coding learning experiences.  Learn how Brian has used Swift App Development certifications to transform student outcomes in an economically challenged area. Brian talks about the value of app development skills, and how he helps students successfully transition to their next step after high school. Brian also discusses the curriculum he uses in his classroom (it's available at no charge!), and how this program has transformed the lives of his students.  Check out Brian's blog for app and project ideas for your students: www.swiftteacher.org.  Connect with Brian on social: https://bio.site/swiftteacher.  Learn about Brian's program here: https://www.tctchome.com/.  Access free App Development in Swift curriculum here: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Apple/App-Dev-With-Swift/Learn.  Connect with your fellow educators, like Brian, in our CERTIFIED Educator Community here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8958289/. Don't miss your chance to register for our annual CERTIFIED Educator's Conference here: https://certified.certiport.com/.

Kevin Cartwright had a very nontraditional path to becoming a welding instructor. The longtime Detroit-based multi media artist, working under the name Nivek Monet, spent years painting before turning his attention to metal sculpture art. That led him to working in various metal fabrication shops to learn how to weld. Eventually, he became the lead welding instructor at Randolph Career and Technical Center, a Detroit high school focused on teaching skilled trades. In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Cartwright joins host Dan Davis and guest host Darla Welton to talk about his journey from artist to welder to teacher, his time working in metal fabrication shops, his artist moniker Nivek Monet, his philosophy when it comes to skilled trades education, his involvement with Skills USA, being featured in a Carhartt commercial, and creating abstract sculptures out of scrap metal. Email us at podcast@thefabricator.com with any comments, questions, or suggestions.

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, John Marcar and Amy Heynes are joined by motorcycle athlete Ivan Cervantes, who has a substantial list of accolades.5x Motorcycle Enduro World Champion5x National Motorcross Champion21x National Enduro ChampionIvan joins us this week to share the story of his most recent achievement on two wheels, breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for 'The greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual)'.Ivan's record involved riding a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer on the High-Speed Ring at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy. Ivan travelled more than 4,012km in 24 hours, beating the previous record of 3406km by a massive margin of more than 600km. The record attempt was witnessed and validated by a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator on 30th April 2023, with a final confirmed distance of 4012.53km – a distance equivalent to travelling from London to the Great Pyramid of Giza in 24 hours!In this week's podcast, Ivan shares his journey to the record and details the mental and physical challenges around the attempt.To see more of Ivan, check out his Instagram feed via @25ivancervantes25.The Driven Chat podcast is brought to you by Paramex Digital. It is available to stream on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, Audible and more. For more information on Driven, visit www.drivenchat.comContact the show via email: podcast@drivenchat.comGet involved;WATCH >> Driven on YouTubeFOLLOW >> Driven on InstagramDISCUSS >> Driven on FacebookONLINE >> Driven.Site Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garrett Barnes is the Assistant Director at the NEA Career and Technical Center here in Jonesboro and also happens to be the Justice of the Peace in District 2 here in Craighead County. We get into the weeds with Garrett on exactly who the NEA Career and Technical Center serves, the importance of training and exposure to different trades for high school students and how the NEA Career and Technical Center is helping to bridge that gap and get kids in our area workforce ready. We also hear a little about what it's like to serve as a Justice of the Peace and what the heck they do besides, of course, marrying people. He is passionate about his role as an elected official and also his role at the NEA Career and Technical Center. Garrett is hosting an upcoming Town Hall at Native Brew Works on June 29th at 5:30pm that is open to the public. To learn more about Garrett, you can visit his website at https://www.backbarnes.com/.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Mr Eric Perry is here with students Ava and Gabe as we talk about the CTE Center, welding & auto shop, how both programs are going, the student's favorite parts, things they wish the community knew about the CTE and more.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, May 1  WV kicks off a new tourism initiative designed to bring jobs, jobs and more jobs to the industry--YesWV!...Lost your marbles? You can find them at this Paden City producer. And the WVDNR urges residents to be “bear aware”--help keep black bears out of residential areas, for your safety and theirs…on today's daily304.   #1 – From WV GOVERNOR –  Gov. Jim Justice kicked off a new tourism initiative recently at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center. The event marked the beginning of hospitality and tourism education programs statewide, developed as a part of a new workforce development initiative, Tourism Works. This program was launched by the Department of Tourism earlier this year to prepare for the projected growth of more than 21,000 annual job openings in the state's tourism industry through 2025. Of the projected job openings, 10,000 are expected to be management-level positions with salaries approaching $60,000, according to data from the Higher Education Policy Commission. The education component of this federally funded program focuses on educating the state's next generation in tourism-related fields, preparing for the substantial increase in job openings projected for the industry, and connecting students with viable career opportunities.  Learn more at WVtourism.com/TourismWorks. Read more: https://governor.wv.gov/News/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-hospitality-and-tourism-education-programs-launching-in-all-55-counties.aspx  #2 – From WV EXPLORER –  Able to produce upwards of one million marbles a day, Marble King Inc. has been a staple of West Virginia industry and manufacturing since it was formed in 1949 and remains the only domestic marble manufacturer in the nation. With 28 full-time employees, it meets the needs of a broad range of client bases—from the toy and game industry to more industrial applications, such as in aerosol cans and air- and water-purification systems. Produced in various sizes, the marbles can also be found in decorative vases, lighting fixtures, and architectural designs and projects across the U.S. The company sources most of its materials from recycled glass, including scrap glass from Milton's Blenko Glass Company and Paden City's Paul Wissmach Glass Company. “The majority of our supplies do come from West Virginia, are sourced here locally; not only are they sourced here, but they're also protecting the environment here, because otherwise this would go into a landfill, and typically glass is 100% recyclable,” President and CEO Beri Fox said. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/04/26/marble-king-wv-only-marble-manufacturer-in-us/   #3 – From MY BUCKHANNON –  May and June are peak activity months for black bears and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds residents to remove bear attractants from their yards. To avoid potential conflicts with bears, residents should remove bird feeders, pet food and food scraps from their yards and secure trash and other bear attractants on their property. The same preventative steps should be taken while camping. “Deliberately feeding a black bear is illegal in West Virginia, but unintentionally feeding a bear also causes serious problems for humans, their property and our state animal,” said Colin Carpenter, black bear project leader for the WVDNR. “Once a bear gets used to getting food from humans, they can become a danger and often must be humanely killed.” To learn more about black bears and how to prevent human-bear conflicts, visit bearwise.org. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/dnr-reminds-residents-to-help-prevent-human-bear-conflicts/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, April 22 Swing into your Almost Heaven getaway with new scenic photo opportunities…West Virginia kicks off the first state-themed NFT project…and view the amazing astrophotography of Dave Green…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVNS-TV – Now you can bring home unique souvenir photos courtesy of Almost Heaven Swings stationed at scenic areas of the state. The West Virginia Department of Tourism has teamed up with students at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center to build the super-sized wooden swing sets for visitors to stage their vacation photos. Perch in a swing against scenic backdrops like Blackwater Falls, the State Capitol, and the Glade Creek Grist Mill for a photographic memento of your Almost Heaven getaway.  For a full list of the Almost Heaven Swings and their locations, visit WV Tourism's website. Read more: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/see-mountain-state-sights-at-these-almost-heaven-swing-locations/   #2 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – Thanks to the combined efforts of four '90s era West Virginia Wesleyan College classmates and five pioneering West Virginia-based artists, West Virginia has the distinction of being home to the world's very first state-themed NFT project! Titled 1863nft, the project consists of 304 individual digital assets representing 50 pieces of original art. The project aims to rally a community of West Virginia & web3 enthusiasts to celebrate the positive virtues of the state through a boutique collection of digital art depicting iconic people, places, and things associated with the Mountain State.  While blockchain technology is still quite new, several of the artists involved with 1863ft have actively worked in the space, including Jamie Lester, creator of Bird Girl NFT.   “I'm always excited about emerging mediums of artistic expression,” said the award-winning Morgantown-based artist. “The opportunity to join a group of fellow West Virginia artists to celebrate all that's great about this state was a no-brainer.”   For more information, visit www.1863nft.com or follow the project on Twitter and Instagram @1863nft. Read more: https://wvbusinesslink.com/2023/04/11/1863nft-leads-the-mountain-state-into-the-web3-revolution/   #3 – From GREEN BANK OBSERVATORY – A site planted with giant radio telescopes listening in on alien conversations (maybe) is an obvious place to do landscape astrophotography, but it's not that easy. The site sits in a “Quiet Zone.” Specifically, it's located in the National Radio Quiet Zone consisting of 13,000 square miles of limited radio and cell signal. This not only limits the use of cell phones and microwave ovens in certain areas near the site but also all electronics, such as cameras. Astrophotography requires a lot of gear, and the camera is pretty high on the list. Photographer Dave Green gave it a shot--literally and figuratively--and came away with some amazing photos. “I do my best to create an image that represents a reality that we just can't see with our eyes. I've always done that with my photography, and the photos of Green Bank were no exception,” Green said. “I didn't realize how important that was until NASA reached out to me. They told me that my photo of Orion over Green Bank was being considered for an APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day).” View the amazing images on Green Bank Observatory's website. Read more: https://greenbankobservatory.org/the-astrophotography-of-west-virginias-dave-green/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This week Tayla is joined by Ken Hopkins Jr., Director of the Cranston Career and Tech Center to talk about their program and how it can allow young people to get hand-on career experience before they graduate. They talk about new and old HBO shows, travel food shows, and Star Wars. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you had to read outside your comfort zone, what genre would you want to explore? Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin Plague Wars by Tom Mangold and Jeff Goldberg Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton AV The Last of Us (2023- ) The Office (2005-2013) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013-2018) Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005-2012) Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (2020- ) The Mandalorian (2019- ) Knights of the Old Republic (2003 videogame) Andor (2022) Other Cranston Area Career and Technical Center

Mr Perry is here with Oliva Moody and Emma Oconner as we talk about the Tech Center, Business After Hours tonight, updates on programs, what Emma does at the CTE and more.

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Join us as we interview Aaron Woolum and Melissa Wilburn, teachers at Russell Area Technical Center where they challenge students in the mastery of academics and technical skills. Aaron is the welding teacher and Melissa is the business teacher at RATC.  We speak with them about the purpose of RATC, why RATC is important, and the impact they are making on younger generations through skilled trades and entrepreneurship.  By having a variety of programs for students to learn great skills for their future, RATC aims to decrease the skills gap in the trades field and inspire students to create their own jobs by owning their own businesses. RATC participates in the Glockner Dare to Dream competition.  Find out more about the annual business idea and pitch competition here https://glocknerdaretodream.com/.To find out more about RATC, visit them here https://www.russellind.kyschools.us/3/HomeFind all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass  We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state's manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it's advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com 

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, CTE Director Eric Perry is here with 2 students - Olivia Moody & Aura Parker.  Mr Perry talks about the CTE Center, Aura talks about the Animal / Plant Science program, Olivia discusses updates on the Tech Center overall, we talk about the progress with the renovation, updates on programs, and more.

Quincy Area Vocational and Technical Center

The Extortion Breakfast this week Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. Great group of students and faculty with a great resource for students all over! Click to hear the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Muskie in the Lake of the Ozarks? 180,000 boats on any given weekend?  Learn these interesting facts and so much more in this episode! Kaylen has an information-packed interview with local Doug Beck on water safety at Lake of the Ozarks.   Doug shares valuable things to know for ALL boaters and anyone who wants to enjoy the lake this summer. Did you know that driving an airplane and a car are both more simple than driving a boat?  Doug is also a member of the Captain's Association.  With over 90 members, you can find out all about it at their website, www.captainsmo.com   The Captains Association also awards two scholarships each year to aspiring students.  The LCTC (Lake Career and Technical Center) offers the Bob Morgan Scholarship which is awarded every to students going into the Marine industry.  Steve Sutton Scholarship awards two $1,500 to support students wanting to acquire their captain's license.  What an amazing way to pour into our next generation and our lake community.  Did you know everyone born after 1984 is required to have a boaters license to operate watercraft on the lake, AND it gives you a discount on your insurance to get the National Safe Boating Council certificate!  Lake of the Ozarks Water Safety Council hosts several programs each year for the safety of its residents and visitors.  In May of 2022 Alex Otte, National President of MADD spoke at the Water Safety Seminar at Margaritaville.  See her story below. Another program the Water Safety Council sponsors are the Life Jacket Loaner Station. Located at Haha Tonka, Public Beach 1, and Public Beach 2 are life jackets to use or keep while you swim or boat or fish at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out their website: https://lozwatersafetycouncil.com info@lozwatersafetycouncil.com   573-346-2227 FB: LOZ Water Safety Council

Stephanie Singer of The Nature Conservancy joins Matt, Dusty, and Kolt on the podcast to talk about the Farmer Advocate Program. Dale chats with Shelby Russell of Trumbull Career and Technical Center and Jane Hunt, Director of Education with Education Projects, to talk about the GrowNextGen program. Marv Ulmet, Territory Application Specialist at Bane Welker, also catches up with Dale to discuss manure equipment. All this and more thanks to AgriGold!   00:00 Introduction and OCJ/OAN Staff Update 20:25 Shelby Russell and Jane Hunt – GrowNextGen 41:06 Marv Ulmet of Bane Welker  51:27 Closing    

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, April 29. You'll also hear about the need for a Greater Peoria community-based senior center. of Peoria Public Schools students co-authoring a book about the city's gun violence. WCBU's Hannah Alani interviews Woodruff Career and Technical Center students Tylynn Johnson, Ari Carachuri, Dina Brown, Taya Bates, and Lyric Johnson (no relation) about their book, “Legend for my Brother." On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

Rene LeBlanc is the Chief Technical Officer at Lithium Americas. Rene has also worked for Tesla and FMC Lithium (now Livent). Topics: How much lithium is needed in the production of a lithium ion battery pack? Update on Cauchari Ramping up a greenfield lithium project Cycle times Seasonality in brine production Update on Thacker Pass LAC's new Technical Center in Reno DLE Price ESG Cauchari's water use vs currently used DLE Talent acquisition Rapid fire

Maura Brady-McMullen and Anthony Elliott, counselors at Mead High School, are joined by Kate Topham from the Career Elevation and Technology Center. Together they discuss the different programs available at CETC, as well as opportunities for college credit and industry certifications. For more information, please visit the Career Elevation and Technical Center website at: https://cetc.svvsd.org/

Youngstown Publishing Company CEO Jeff Leo Herrmann speaks with Mahoning County Career and Technical Center superintendent John Zehentbauer. In this podcast, Zehentbauer shares his insights on helping local students find their paths to employment, enrollment or enlistment. The Brain Gain Youngstown Leadership Series podcast features weekly interviews with business and community leaders who are driving change and making an impact. Through a conversational format with leaders, we'll learn who and what inspired their success. Also, how they're inspiring others to remove challenges and roadblocks. We'll learn about their insights on leadership and how they're leading the transformation of the region and its people.

We were in the studio for The Valley Business Today - Luray/Page County edition - with Gina Hilliard, President of Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce, and her guest, Leigh Ann Pettit, Principal of Page County Technical Center. We discussed the history of career & technical education as a whole, how it's transformed, and what those classes (and jobs) look like for today's students. You can get more information about the programs on their website: https://sites.google.com/pagecounty.k12.va.us/pctc/home

Our guest today was Jane Baker, Warren County Public School's Director of Career & Technical Education and Principal of Blue Ridge Technical Center, which was the main topic of our conversation. Jane filled us in on the courses available at BRTC: welding, automotive tech, biomedical, carpentry, computer systems, culinary arts, electricity & nursing. We talked about the long-term impact developing these skills-based classes have on students' futures. She also told us about their Open House/Project Lead the Way Showcase on December 14th from 6:30pm - 8pm.

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes

Keep up with the technology in the pulp and paper industry or ask questions about your own issues. Call in during the live show--(888) 342-0408 or +1 (718) 508-9257. You can email us at TechCenter@Paperitalo.com or tweet us any time: @pnpritech. Available on iTunes