Podcasts about technical college

Our ‘Campus Care Collective' series for Mental Health Awareness Month continues with Elise Sturdivant, Vice President of Student Affairs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead. Mrs. Sturdivant shares how higher ed chose her after growing up surrounded by educators, advocates, admissions recruiters, and financial aid support that helped her feel she belonged, even as a young mom in college. Now serving as the only African American woman at her college, she leads with cultural awareness, visible presence, and a deep commitment to the whole student through positive intelligence coaching, nervous system regulation, and early alerts that help students access the support they need. Mrs. Sturdivant completed her MBA in Strategic Management at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and she received her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communications at University of Michigan. She is a mission-centered executive with over two decades of experience leading strategic transformation, operational growth, and cross-sector collaboration across higher education, nonprofit, for-profit, and civic organizations. Mrs. Sturdivant leads enterprise-wide initiatives supporting 10,000 students and oversees a multimillion-dollar operating budget across 15 departments. Her leadership has driven record-breaking enrollment and retention, secured multimillion-dollar federal grants, and modernized enterprise technology infrastructure to improve access, equity, and efficiency. To learn more about Mrs. Sturdivant, connect with her via email at elise.sturdivant@minnesota.edu or visit her at Minnesota.edu.

In this episode of CCA on the Air: Transforming Advising at Greenville Technical, we're joined by Brett Barclay (Brett.Barclay@gvltec.edu), the Dean of Academic Advising at Greenville Technical College in South Carolina. GTC has participated in CCA's Accelerator, a part of the Gates Foundation Intermediaries for Scale Investment, for nearly three years. Through this project, GTC has focused intently on advising transformation—listen to this episode to find out what they've done! 

Anny Jenkins, MSN, RN, grew up in a small, rural town in West Virginia, the first nurse in her family. Her father, a fireman who everyone in their community knew by name, showed her what it looked like to drop everything and help people. That instinct led her to nursing, though the road was long and nonlinear. She began as an LPN, earned her associate degree from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, then returned to school during the height of COVID in 2022 to complete her BSN at Western Governors University, where she was honored as a commencement speaker for her own graduating class. She earned her MSN in 2024 and is now pursuing her doctorate, with a clear purpose: to bring advanced nursing education back to the rural communities that need it most.  She believes that you can't be what you can't see and strives to set an example for nurses to achieve more than they might think they can. This hit home for her when, on the verge of leaving nursing altogether, Anny attended a Washington, D.C. conference hosted by the Black Nurse Collaborative and found herself in a room with 250 Black nurses and advanced-degree holders. It was the first time she had ever experienced that and it was a lightbulb moment. Today, she serves as Executive Secretary of the Black Nurse Collaborative, chairs the WV Nurses Association Membership Committee, and travels the Eastern Panhandle recruiting the next generation of nurses. Her message is simple and urgent: get involved, use your voice, and remember that you are more than your title.    For more information on the podcast bundles, visit ANA's Innovation Website at: https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation/education. Have questions or feedback for the SEE YOU NOW team? Future episode ideas? Contact us at: hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.  

A $1.7 billion one-time spending bill was just signed by the Governor — and most of us had no idea it was even happening.Over $300 million in potential waste and abuse has been identified in HB 900. It started at $800 million for unnamed projects. Then, at last minute, it grew to $1.7 billion — stuffing in spending items that nobody had time to properly review… and that were kept hidden from Kentucky citizens until after the vote.Here's just some of what they slipped in:- $80 million in forgivable loans to mega-development private industry projects - $100 million to the Economic Development Grant program - $2.5 million to buy an off-road park - $2.2 million in one-time extra funding to the Glendale Training Center at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, which was built to train employees at the currently shuttered Ford battery plant.- $3 million to the Louisville Ballet - $4 million to Camp Landing Entertainment District, which is a for-profit private property developer renting space in a redevelopment mall to Malibu Jacks, a movie theater, and other businesses.- $2.5 million for Kentucky to invest in Kentucky tech startups (it doesn't specify which ones — presumably those selected by the Beshear administration) - $3.2 million to the Louisville Orchestra, which has net revenue in the millions - $10 million to the Kentucky Center for the Arts, which is the landlord for the Opera and hosts events like drag shows - $450,000 to the Leadership Kentucky Foundation, a nonprofit with over $1.1 million in annual revenue, a net income of $308,000, and more than $3 million in assets - $3 million to Goodwill Kentucky. Goodwill Kentucky brought in $138,259,072 in revenue last year, with net income of over $5 million and $184 million in net assets. It's CEO makes over $450,000 annually. - $158 million in various unnamed or ambiguous economic development projects.And that's just scratching the surface.Whether it's handing millions to already financially strong private nonprofits, spending tens of millions on unnamed economic development projects that could end up in private bank accounts, or getting government involved in private industry where it arguably shouldn't be — these are all expenditures that deserved real debate and discussion.Not a last-minute, secretive passage where the citizens of Kentucky don't get to voice their thoughts to their representatives.Watch my latest show where I break it all down.

Jim Lancaster is the CEO and owner of Lantech, LLC. The company has sales and manufacturing headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, along with sales and manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands, sales and service operations in Australia and China. Lantech manufactures packaging and material handling machinery, including stretch wrappers, conveyors, and case forming machinery. This machinery is sold worldwide through a distributor and partner network or directly to large consumer goods companies such as Procter & Gamble, Lever Brothers, Nestlé, Miller Brewing, and Pepsi. Annual gross sales exceed $200 million and the company employs approximately 650 associates.Before joining Lantech, Jim worked in the financial industry with Catalyst Energy in New York City. In 1990, Jim joined Lantech as a Sales Manager in the Custom Machinery Group. After several promotions, he became President/CEO in 1995.Lantech is known as the leader in stretch wrap technology and innovation, as well as Case handling equipment. Lantech is also one of the earliest companies to implement the Toyota Lean Principles, as chronicled in Lean Thinking by James Womack, the Harvard Business Review and other publications. Jim has been leading the Lantech Lean Journey for the past 25 yearsJim personally supports and advocates for improved education in Louisville, through his longtime involvement and board Chairman position at Jefferson Community and Technical College as well as involvement in numerous entities with Jefferson County Schools and with many other educational related efforts.• Member and former Board Vice Chair of Impetus• Former Trustee Chair and Administrative Council Chair at Christ Church United Methodistin Louisville.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

What is the process whereby viruses living in animals can spread to people? Are there specific genetic changes required for the shift to human hosts? Was the virus that causes COVID-19 genetically engineered in the lab? Dave Robinson discusses. Then, Amanda Fuller (Executive Director of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences) interviews Kyisha Walter (Psychology student at the University of Louisville) about her research on student learning. Kyisha explored the use of games to teach students about social dilemmas. Finally, Scott Miller (Maysville Community and Technical College, Maysville, KY) discusses the stars, planets, constellations and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in April. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio

In this episode of CCA on the Air, Alliance Engagement Director Dr. Jamia Stokes is joined by Dr. Anton Reece, President of West Kentucky Community and Technical College — a record five-time Aspen Prize top 10 finalist. Dr. Reece unpacks the philosophy behind WKCTC's nationally recognized student success model, sharing how a data-driven, empathy-centered culture has produced outstanding outcomes for first-generation, lower-income, and diverse students across a 16-county, four-state region. He also discusses how a transformative $15 million gift from Mackenzie Scott is fueling community investment through a seven-sector vision and what mission-centered leadership looks like in today's rapidly shifting higher education landscape.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.A beloved fantasy comes to the stageBecca Buntjer of South St. Paul is looking forward to taking her kids to see the world premiere of the play “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins. The play is an adaptation of the novel by Minneapolis author and Newbery Medalist Kelly Barnhill. The play runs March 27 through April 19 with performances both during school hours and on weekends. The show is 75 minutes long and is recommended for audiences age 10 and up. There is a special meet-the-author and book-signing event 6-7 p.m. on April 4 before that evening's show.Buntjer can't wait to see a book her family loves adapted for the stage.Buntjer says: It is a fantastical world with a fun, magic structure, and it's got sweet characters. It is about a young girl named Luna, and she you get to see her grow up as she learns about magic, forgets magic and then learns about it again. She has this beautiful relationship with Xan, the old witch. You get to see how the different villages that Xan interacts with view her role as the witch. Is she the helper, or is she someone to be feared?Pro tip: There's a free parking garage half a block from the theater.— Becca BuntjerGenerations connect over pastriesKim Kivens is an actor based in Crystal who has performed before with Six Points Theater, but she's looking forward to being in the audience for their upcoming production, the world premiere of the play “Vienna, Vienna, Vienna.” The show follows three generations of women connecting over pastries in Vienna, from where the grandmother fled as a child. The show runs Sat. March 28 through April 12 at Highland Park Community Center in St. Paul. The play is 90 minutes without intermission.Kim says: Six Points is a theater that I love. They are telling stories that are rooted in Judaism, which is close to me, because I happen to be Jewish — but they are universal stories.— Kim KivensStargazing through science and storyErin Makela is an educator and author in Worthington, and she's looking forward to seeing the play “Silent Sky” at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The show marks director Eric Parrish's 50th production.“Silent Sky” tells the story of Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer and computer (meaning she did the math and science calculations) at Harvard. Though only men were allowed to touch the telescopes, Leavitt's careful calculations unlocked a key tool for understanding the distance between stars and galaxies.The play runs March 27-29 at the Worthington Campus Fine Arts Theater. Parrish will be honored after the Friday evening show. Following the Saturday evening show, astronomy instructor Paul Seifert will host a star party with telescopes available to view the night sky. After the Sunday matinee, there will be a talk-back with cast and crew.As a preview, Erin says: The set looks like a lot of fun. They've got it set up to look like an observatory at the top, and there are different constellations that will be appearing throughout the show on the background.— Erin Makela

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical CollegeIn this episode, President Series #458, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by the ​ELIVE 2026​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does a West Virginia community college serving 10 counties in coal field Appalachia retrain workers, combat generational cultural barriers to education & address the highest substance use disorder rates in the nation?Why must community colleges stop being the best kept secret & fight against being dismissed as high school with cigarettes or 13th grade when they're the driving economic force training technical workers America desperately needs?What makes AI implementation require freeing employees from manual processes for more face to face student contact while teaching students to use AI to help their thinking not replace their thinking?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

Backed by one of the largest appropriations in the college's history from the South Carolina Legislature, MTC is accelerating its response to the state's widening skills gap across high-growth industries. The investment positions the college to significantly expand the pipeline of job-ready graduates prepared to seize emerging, high-wage opportunities—including those created by Scout Motors. As the official education and training partner for the Scout Motors production center, MTC collaborated with company leaders to launch a new Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology program and strengthen four additional programs, ensuring students are equipped for the next generation of EV careers.

Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Putnam County Commissioner Doug Pierson.

Bryan Call is an Operations Advisor at Schierl Tire & Service, a multi-location tire and automotive service operation with seven stores across Central Wisconsin. With more than 30 years in the industry, Bryan has worked his way up from technical training and shop-level roles into leadership, giving him a ground-level and long-term view of how the business has evolved.In his current role, Bryan works closely with store managers and teams on hiring, coaching, operations, and retention. His perspective matters because he has lived through multiple industry cycles; shifts in education, technology, compensation, and workforce expectations, making him a credible voice on the realities behind today's tire industry workforce shortage.In this episode…The tire industry workforce shortage isn't just a hiring problem, it's a pipeline problem shaped by education pressure, perception, and timing. As technician pay rises and demand for skilled labor grows, fewer young people are entering technical programs, leaving shop owners caught between growing workloads and shrinking talent pools.This conversation matters right now because the gap is no longer theoretical. Veteran technicians are retiring, technical school enrollment is declining, and many shops are being forced to lower standards just to keep bays full. Bryan Call shares what he's seen firsthand and why the tire industry workforce shortage is deeply connected to how we talk about trades, career paths, and long-term opportunity.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: [01:01] Bryan Call's role and leadership responsibilities at Schierl Tire & Service[01:52] Early work experiences in Wisconsin and the foundations of work ethic[04:03] Transition from traditional college to technical education and automotive repair[04:58] Career progression leading to long-term tenure at Schierl Tire & Service[07:45] Oversight of multi-location operations, hiring, and team development[08:26] Retention trends across management, technicians, and entry-level positions[09:20] Declining technical school enrollment and its impact on the labor pipeline[12:04] Technician retirements accelerating the workforce gap[14:43] Maintaining hiring standards amid ongoing staffing shortages[18:14] Role of self-education and digital resources in technician development[25:55] Leadership mindset focused on accountability and motivating teamsResources mentioned in this episode:Schierl Tire & Service WebsiteTread PartnersGain Traction Podcast on YouTubeGain Traction Podcast WebsiteMike Edge on LinkedInQuotable Moments:“When I went to Technical College, there was four classes running concurrently, and now some of the colleges have a hard time getting one class.”“The skills gap is getting worse.”“At least you got technicians earning what teachers and doctors make.”“You got old guys like me that are getting out of the industry, retiring.”“If you go in with the attitude that, yep, let's do it, it makes it a whole lot easier.”Action Steps:Reevaluate how you talk about careers in your shop by actively positioning technical roles as long-term, high-income professions, not fallback options contributing to the tire industry workforce shortage.Build relationships with local technical schools and instructors to create early visibility and access to students before they exit the pipeline.Maintain hiring standards even during staffing pressure by focusing on coaching and development instead of short-term fixes.Encourage self-learning by giving technicians access to online training resources, diagnostic tools, and time to build skills.Prepare for retirements proactively by identifying future leaders and mentoring them well before gaps appear.

We showcase how Manhattan Area Technical College aligns new programs with real employer demand, turning education into high-wage jobs and community growth. From a community-driven campus to regional testing and NBAF-ready talent, we map the path from skill to paycheck.• New plumbing, electrical, and cybersecurity-focused IT programs• Community building as shared training and meeting space• Employer connections that speed hiring for high-demand roles• NBAF job alignment in electricians, ops techs, and lab techs• Workforce housing pressures tied to talent growth• Regional testing center drawing thousands across states• Enrollment gains and second welding cohort launch• Graduate earnings including linemen averaging $103k• Strong ROI with lower tuition and faster completion• Funding gaps and tangible ways to support technical educationYou can always find out more about the mission that they have and the work and how you can help at the website, which is manhattantech.eduGMCFCFAs

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Rebecca I. Hopkins, Vice President of Learning, Western Technical CollegeIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4EducationYOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4EducationYOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠How does Western Technical College support a diverse learner population by treating most academic integrity issues as developmental moments tied to citation, idea integration, & authentic learning?How are faculty using clear AI syllabus statements, alternative assessments, performance tasks, portfolios, & in person skill checks to guide ethical AI use & strengthen academic integrity?How does Western's faculty development model, including a multi year new faculty experience & ongoing AI focused training, help instructors redesign assessments & improve engagement across online, hybrid, & in person learning?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

As the cannabis industry grows in Minnesota, there is a need for more skilled workers. Two Minnesota colleges are expanding their programs to help teach people the ropes of the cannabis industry. Starting next week, St. Cloud State University will have their first cohort of students enrolled in a new cannabis certificate program. Minnesota State Community and Technical College — or M State, which has schools across northwest Minnesota — will expand their offerings. M State was the first two-year college in greater Minnesota to offer cannabis education. Both schools are partnering with the company Green Flower to offer the courses. Max Simon the CEO of Green Flower, and Sean Collins, director of workforce development solutions at M State, joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about the programs and the budding industry.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims last week; Kevin interviews Sam Collier, Dean of Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Gateway Community & Technical College regarding Gateway's CDL training program; the U.S. Commerce Department released the October Durable Goods Orders; Kevin looks at the economic reports, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims last week; Kevin interviews Sam Collier, Dean of Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Gateway Community & Technical College regarding Gateway's CDL training program; the U.S. Commerce Department released the October Durable Goods Orders; Kevin looks at the economic reports, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Henry Royse reviews Glasgow's turnaround in 2025, highlighting major job announcements from Tate Industries, Union Coating and Chemicals, and Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, and notes the town's recovery from past controversies. He previews 2026 projects including the new judicial center, a farmers market, Highway 1297 widening, and the Joyce Driver Aquatic Park.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims last week; Kevin interviews Sam Collier, Dean of Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Gateway Community & Technical College regarding Gateway's CDL training program; the U.S. Commerce Department released the October Durable Goods Orders; Kevin looks at the economic reports, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

We've been given exclusive access to a brand new study examining the chemistry of a mosasaur tooth found within the Late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation, North Dakota. The remarkable circumstances of how this tooth was discovered meant that multiple lines of chemical evidence could be reliably gathered, each acting as a powerful palaeoenvironmental proxy providing clues as to how and where this giant aquatic predator lived. The results of the study now mean that a revision of mosasaur palaeoecology is required and that food webs in one of the world's most famous fossil deposits might need redrawing. Joining us in this episode are the lead authors Nathan Van Vranken (Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College) and Melanie During (Uppsala University & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam). Their study "King of the Riverside", a multi-proxy approach offers a new perspective on mosasaurs before their extinction is open access and available in BMC Zoology now!  

Jason talks with Cindy Olson, VP of Enrollment Management at Dunwoody College, about the increase they've seen in students seeking entry in to trade work. What does she think is driving the increase?

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4EducationYOUR guest is Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical CollegeYOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4EducationYOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠How does Dr. Borcherding drive innovation at M-State with values of integrity, inclusion, & innovation & why does he believe thinking outside the box is essential for moving institutions forward into the future?What makes M-State's approach to AI integration unique & how are they developing an applied AI certificate that stacks into degree options while embracing AI as a tool rather than banning it?How does Dr. Borcherding's academic integrity tracking system identify serial offenders & why does he believe focusing on the "why" behind cheating is more effective than just implementing software solutions?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠We make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠⁠​subscribe today​⁠⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #406, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR guest is Clay Christensen, President, Mountainland Technical CollegeYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does the largest technical college in Utah achieve a 99.7% debt free graduation rate with 6,500 students & a 1,600 person waiting list?What happens when 573 industry professionals serve on advisory committees that can change curriculum overnight to meet real time workforce demands?How does a competency based system with 38 programs averaging 9 months create direct pathways from classroom to career in trades, IT, & healthcare? Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025! 

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, Latina Today Podcast and Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA have launched Rooted Leadership / Liderazgo Arraigado, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the narratives that inspire Latino-rooted leadership, accomplishments, legacies, and lived experiences from across the United States. In an inspiring interview, Lorena Mora-Mowry engages in a conversation with Mayra Camarena, a remarkable student who embodies the essence of rooted leadership. Mayra is currently enrolled at Gateway Community & Technical College, where she is pursuing a Nursing certificate. In addition to her academic pursuits, she works as a Patient Care Assistant at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Florence, Kentucky. During the interview, Mayra discusses her upbringing and cultural background, which have shaped her life. In 2020, she commenced her first semester in pre-medicine. Since no family member had previously pursued higher education, she was unfamiliar with scholarship opportunities and solely relied on FAFSA, securing a loan for the remaining expenses. Consequently, Mayra accumulated a debt of $50,000. Tragically, her single mother fell ill and was unable to continue working. In response to her mother's encouragement, Mayra resolved to resume her nursing studies in the fall of 2024, following a three-and-a-half-year hiatus. As the sole financial provider for her household, she must concurrently pursue full-time employment and academic commitments. Gradually, she aspires to acquire a nursing certificate while harboring aspirations of becoming a nurse practitioner, fulfilling her childhood aspiration of becoming a physician. As a member of the Latino community, Mayra advises, “Embrace your identity and heritage. Recognize the sacrifices made by others for your better life. Let this inspire your actions. Engage in activities that resonate with you, share your experiences, and educate others to the best of your abilities. Do not succumb to setbacks, as I did when I had to pause my life for a period. However, I believe that part of what it means to be Latino is to persevere and overcome challenges. Embrace your resilience and return stronger, allowing it to guide your future.” Mayra's narrative exemplifies the indomitable human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and pursue higher education. It also demonstrates the ability to adapt and make necessary adjustments in the face of challenges. Furthermore, it underscores the profound impact and support that parents can provide during our most arduous moments.

Tage Bushman joins me this week to talk about his career path to become a Professor at Western Technical College. It's a fascinating subject for obvious reasons. The ground has been shifting constantly since he first got into tech, but now with AI, things have gotten even more "interesting. Tage teaches in the Cybersecurity program and Web & Software programs. Specifically, I teach Cisco 1 (networking basics), Linux Administration, Database Server Administration, and DevOps. I have also taught Web Programming 1, Intro to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials, Business Information Systems, and Software Apps for Business. Tage also hosts two podcasts. He is a huge Disney Parks (specifically Disneyland) fan. He and his friend Teresa host the DLWeekly Podcast and he's also part of The Hub Crawl Podcast, which he calls "a riff off Clockwise" where they bring a Disney question and go around the virtual room. Read an unedited, auto-generated transcript with chapter marks: CCATP_2025_08_25 Referral Links: Setapp - 1 month free for you and me Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me Backblaze - One free month for me and you Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you. PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

Tage Bushman joins me this week to talk about his career path to become a Professor at Western Technical College. It's a fascinating subject for obvious reasons. The ground has been shifting constantly since he first got into tech, but now with AI, things have gotten even more "interesting. Tage teaches in the Cybersecurity program and Web & Software programs. Specifically, I teach Cisco 1 (networking basics), Linux Administration, Database Server Administration, and DevOps. I have also taught Web Programming 1, Intro to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Essentials, Business Information Systems, and Software Apps for Business. Tage also hosts two podcasts. He is a huge Disney Parks (specifically Disneyland) fan. He and his friend Teresa host the DLWeekly Podcast and he's also part of The Hub Crawl Podcast, which he calls "a riff off Clockwise" where they bring a Disney question and go around the virtual room. Read an unedited, auto-generated transcript with chapter marks: CCATP_2025_08_25 Referral Links: Setapp - 1 month free for you and me Parallels Toolbox - 3 months free for you and me Learn through MacSparky Field Guides - 15% off for you and me Backblaze - One free month for me and you Eufy - $40 for me if you spend $200. Sadly nothing in it for you. PIA VPN - One month added to Paid Accounts for both of us CleanShot X - Earns me $25%, sorry nothing in it for you but my gratitude

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Graham Laycock visited Brooklands Technical College in Weybridge and talked to Lorraine Weedon and Andry Walters at the recent Stakeholder Update Event about the progress being made in the redevelopment of the college buildings and facilities and what students can expect when they return in September.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, August 6, 2025. #1 – From WV Tourism – Tourism Works Program Tourism Works is a free, online tourism and hospitality training available to all West Virginians through Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The program offers 12 micro-credentials, one hour of college credit, and certification as a Destination Specialist. It's ideal for residents in tourism, hospitality, or any role engaging with visitors. Learn more and sign up: https://wvtourism.com/tourismworks/free-trainings/?utm_source=chatgpt.com   #2 – From Marshall MAMC – Historic Theater Restoration Marshall University's Advanced Manufacturing Center is applying advanced reverse-engineering technology to restore a historic theater in Huntington. Using accurate scans, modeling, and fabrication, they're helping rebuild architectural details of the Spanish Baroque-style Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, which first opened its doors in 1928. By combining innovation and cultural preservation, it's a technical tribute to West Virginia's artistic past and craftsmanship. Read more: https://www.mfg.marshall.edu/mamc-deploys-reverse-engineering-advanced-technology-to-help-restore-grandeur-of-famed-theater/ #3 – From WOAY / WOAY News – WV Film Office 3-Year Anniversary The West Virginia Film Office marks its third year of driving film activity in the state, now supporting 150 productions annually. With top-10 tax incentives and a location database for cast and crews, it's backed more filmmakers, boosted tourism, and created jobs—putting Almost Heaven on the screen everywhere. Read more: https://woay.com/wv-film-office-celebrates-3-years-of-helping-to-promote-filmmaking-in-the-mountain-state/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette   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.

On June 3rd, Dr. Marcia McNutt (President of the National Academy of Sciences) spoke on 'The State of the Science' in the U.S. According to Dr. McNutt 'America can't be great without great science – which is fundamental to U.S. economic growth, national security, and the prosperity and well-being of all our citizens. In my address, I hope to provide a clear picture of the current trends in the research enterprise, likely outcomes, and ways that the scientific community can respond to this new and challenging environment.' We will present the second half of her talk on our next episode. To hear the entire lecture (with accompanying charts/figures) you can watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENzD7eVtZA. We also hear from Scott Miller (physics/astronomy professor at Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, KY) about what sights we can see in the night sky in the month of July. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BenchTalkRadio/posts/?ref=page_internal

Davis Technical College says commercial drivers are in high demand. And thanks to a few partnerships, they've been able to open a new driving range to better help train their student drivers. Midday fill-in host Heather Peterson spoke to Linda Watts, Director of Programs at Davis Technical College to learn more about this new development and what it means for the school.

Manhattan Area Technical College has transformed from a vocational technical school into an enterprise center for workforce training, offering both traditional college pathways and flexible skills-based education through their Tech Plus program. The college boasts an impressive 98-99% job placement rate with graduates earning $50-70K+ right out of school, demonstrating the critical need for technical education in today's workforce landscape.• Tech Plus program offers individual-facing, skills-based education without traditional college enrollment• Easy online enrollment system makes signing up for classes as simple as shopping on Amazon• 86% of graduates stay in the Manhattan area, creating significant local economic impact• Regional Testing Center features eight national accreditations, attracting students from across the Midwest• Nursing initiative has expanded to address critical healthcare workforce shortages• AI cannot replace hands-on technical skills but creates new opportunities for technically skilled workers• MATC proactively works with businesses to identify and address workforce skills gapsVisit manhattantech.edu/techplus to explore our skills-based education options and enroll in courses today.GMCFCFAs

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover sits down with Dr. Alex Craib, Adjunct Professor at Bluegrass Community and Technical College and recent PhD graduate from the University of Wyoming. Dr. Craib shares insights from his doctoral research at Alm Rockshelter in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming—a site that offers a rich archaeological record spanning thousands of years.Together, they discuss the cultural materials uncovered at Alm, the site's stratigraphy, and what these findings reveal about patterns of human occupation, mobility, and resource use in the region. Dr. Craib also reflects on the methods he used, the surprises that emerged during analysis, and how Alm Rockshelter contributes to broader understandings of Plains prehistory.This episode explores how archaeology can uncover deep connections between people and place across time—and why sites like Alm Rockshelter matter for telling those stories today.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/19LinksDr. Craib's ACADEMIA pageThe Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty BioContactInstagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologistEmail: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.comAPNAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

Manhattan Area Technical College receives prestigious Carnegie Foundation classifications, positioning it among an elite 8% of institutions nationwide with outstanding student outcomes including 97% job placement rates and 86% of graduates remaining in Kansas.• Carnegie Foundation classifications include Applied and Career Studies (top 8% of institutions) and Opportunity College and University (top 16%)• New campus building attracts students and enables partnerships with employers like PTMW• Flint Hills Business Accelerator Project in child care developing curriculum with almost 30 high school students already enrolled• $700,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant funding mobile VR training lab to serve surrounding counties• Economic impact includes $8 million annually from alumni and $5 million from operations• Launching new programs in plumbing, electrical training, and security technology• Doubled CNA training capacity and filled nursing programs for first time since pre-COVIDGMCFCFAs

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky speaks to David Ayersman, CIO at New River Community & Technical College, about how Gen AI is sneaking onto his campus.You can learn about New River Community & Technical College at https://www.newriver.edu/

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Spring wildflowers are popping up all over, and there's no better place to enjoy them than West Virginia state parks…Culinary arts students capitalize on tourism trends…and the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem connects entrepreneurs with valuable resources…on today's daily304.   #1 – From NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC –  Few things announce the arrival of spring as much as wildflowers, so what better way to take in the glory of the season than a hike through wildflower-filled fields?  An hour southwest of Charleston, West Virginia, Chief Logan State Park welcomes visitors with 4,000 acres of parkland full of mountains, forest, lakes, rivers, campgrounds, and historical sites. For more than 40 years, the park has hosted a wildflower where park experts lead wildflower seekers on group hikes. When spring hits full bloom (typically between April and May), more than 100 different species of wildflowers can be found in the park, including violet larkspur and Dutchman's breeches. To reserve lodging at Chief Logan or view a calendar of events for West Virginia State Parks, visit wvstateparks.com. Read more: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/best-wildflower-hikes #2 – From WV NEWS – State research predicts more than 21,000 tourism and hospitality job opportunities will open up annually over the next five years. Stakeholders in this flourishing field include everyone from students at a culinary arts kitchen to employees at a visitors center working to attract tourists to the Mountain State. At Mountwest Community and Technical College's Center for Culinary Arts, Program Director Chef Lawerence Perry said the fully equipped kitchens are working labs that teach students to prepare dishes at restaurant venues of all sorts. Perry said his students can go wherever their passions take them, but are encouraged to make menu choices come alive in the Mountain State. Mountwest's Culinary Arts program blends in-class lecture theory, hands-on application and in-field lab practicum placement. These teaching methods ensure graduates are equipped with well-rounded expertise in knife skills and food production, classic baking and pastry techniques and restaurant and culinary operations management. Visit Mountwest CTC online for more information about the program. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/west-virginia-tourism-looking-for-return-on-investment/article_157adb4f-d7c8-4bc2-ac5f-ee66b7115071.html   #3 – From WVEE– West Virginia is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners in achieving their goals. Launched in 2019, the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is a collaboration among entrepreneurial service organizations aimed to enhance communication and has evolved into a robust ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs with success opportunities.  This ecosystem fosters collaboration and resource sharing among all organizations in West Virginia focused on entrepreneurial development, operating independently to share best practices and inspire partnerships. Get involved today. Visit wveshipecosystem.com to learn more about monthly meetings, resources, and the annual Bridging Innovation Week. Read more: https://www.wveshipecosystem.com/   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.  

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A fire in Jackson County claims the life of a child--Legislation to allow exemptions on childhood vaccinations remains alive despite being defeated in the House--Southern WV Community and Technical College is taken over by the state--In Sports: The Florida Gators are your national basketball champs 

Mason High School intervention specialist Hakim Oliver believes relationships are the basis of who we are. He created his multi-session Building Bridges program to help bring people together by helping them share their own stories and learn from the stories of others. Now, he's writing a book to share those lessons with others. Hakim shares his story in this episode of the podcast. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.SHARE YOUR STORY | Public Education Matters continues to lift up the good work of OEA members and OEA locals across the state. Help us tell your local's story! Please send us an email at educationmatters@ohea.org to let us know about what educators you know are doing to help their schools, students, co-workers, and communities.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Hakim Oliver, Mason Education Association memberHakim Oliver earned a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Bowling Green State University and earned a Master's degree in Teacher Leadership from Wright State University.  He has been in the education field for 20 years.  He created a Special Olympics club for students with disabilities at Mason High School.  Hakim currently coaches middle school football and high school track for Mason.   Relationships are his passion.  Mr. Oliver presented at various conferences, including The High Aims Summer Institute, Mason Student Leadership Conference, The University of Tennessee Innovation and Teaching Learning Conference, Maysville Community and Technical College, Ignite Conference, Great Lakes I-Ready Leadership Symposium, and the Ohio State Teacher Leadership Summit.In addition to this, Hakim Oliver created Bridges Stories to connect members of a community.  These communities include Mason, Milford, Loveland, Lebanon, Maysville, Augusta, and Dayton.The Bridging Stories program is intended to facilitate positive intergroup interactions and discussions, recognizing individual differences, and creating a community.  This event emphasizes building relationships through communication.  It is a multi-part series incorporating a panel discussion, public engagement and interaction, and small group discussion.  These discussions will conclude with sharing a meal at a local establishment.  This program is safe and positive for all backgrounds.  This event is free for all community members except for the last session, where the participants will be sharing a meal at a local restaurant, where each participant is responsible for the cost of their meal.Hakim Oliver is in the process of completing a book "Bridging Stories," highlighting the topics discussed in the community sessions.  Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 4, 2025.

We explore the dynamic partnership between MATC and GMCF, focusing on workforce development and community engagement. Jim Jeanette shares insights into how local philanthropy creates a ripple effect that lifts everyone.• Conversations around the role of philanthropy in education • The impact of MATC and GMCF collaboration in workforce training • Stories of individuals benefiting from local scholarships and support • Emphasis on giving, regardless of the size of contributions Your support matters! Reach out and find out how you can contribute to local initiatives that spark change. GMCFCFAs

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. WVU-Parkersburg's new Innovation and Technology Center prepares to begin operating this fall…a partnership between WVU Medicine and Pierpont Community and Technical College offers an accelerated path to an associate's degree…and Generation WV's fellowship program prepares young professionals to lead with confidence…on today's daily304. #1 – From NEWS & SENTINEL – It is all about the vision of what the new West Virginia University at Parkersburg Innovation and Technology Center can be in helping the area grow with new educational opportunities. Renovation work is continuing on the Stott Administration Building on the former campus of Ohio Valley University to turn it into the new Innovation and Technology Center (ITC) The work is being done to create classrooms, conference rooms and office space as well as give the facility an updated look. The first phase consists of moving Workforce and Economic Development and the college's Computer Information Sciences Division to the ITC. A second phase, occurring simultaneously, will be setting up the new daycare facility in the former OVU Library space.  The center is expected to have its first-phase open and operating in this fall. Read more: https://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/business/2025/02/mid-ohio-valley-foundations-education-west-virginia-university-at-parkersburg-works-on-new-innovation-and-technology-center/   #2 – From WV NEWS – Students with a professional skill set or certificate degree now have a fast track to an associate degree, thanks to a partnership between WVU Medicine and Pierpont Community and Technical College. Students who have completed WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital's Surgical Technologist Academic Teaching Program, a six-month paid training program that prepares them for a career in surgical technology, can transfer the skills learned into credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences degree at Pierpont CTC. Students can earn up to 38 credit hours toward the 60-credit hour AAS program. Registration for summer classes begins on March 20. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/partnership-between-wvu-medicine-and-pierpont-community-and-technical-college-offers-accelerated-path-to-associate/article_bc1a10a4-edfe-11ef-a978-f7abade4807e.html   #3 – From GENERATION WV – Are you a young professional interested in making a difference in West Virginia? The Generation WV Fellowship is a 9-month leadership development program that offers in-depth personal and professional development.  The program's goal is to train, educate, and build confidence in our next generation of leaders. Students will learn from industry leaders throughout the state, form lasting bonds with Fellows from other companies, and develop an appreciation for the rich history and beauty of West Virginia.  Learn more: https://generationwv.org/our-work/fellowship/   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.  

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We talk a lot about the skills gap on this podcast, but this episode paints an optimistic picture of what the manufacturing world can achieve when we come together. Partnerships between industry and education are so important because without the right education and exposure to manufacturing, the skills gap could continue to grow.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Josh Gamer, Dean of the Integrated Technology Division at Western Technical College, and Kris Gengler, Education Foundation Manager at Ashley Furniture, to talk through the important intersection between education and manufacturing.Ashley Furniture and Western Technical College have an amazing partnership and work closely together to find ways to educate, inspire, and prepare the next generation of manufacturers. We cover a lot in this episode – from why Western Wisconsin is such a manufacturing hub to the upcoming Wanek Center of Innovation at Western Technical College and what it will mean for manufacturing businesses and students.Kris and Josh share their predictions on the industry, talk about apprenticeships, and the type of skills and technology that future manufacturers will get to learn at places like Western Technical College. In this episode, find out:What makes manufacturing in Western Wisconsin so special and important to the regionThe types of manufacturing that Western Wisconsin specializes in and how the area manages to attract and retain talent What Western Technical College's Wanek Center of Innovation will mean for manufacturers and why it's been a group effort between education and industryWhat Ashley Furntiure and local education institutions learned from a group trip to Germany to visit manufacturers and trade showsWhy you need to be willing to look outside your immediate bubble and learn from othersJosh lists some of the different ways students and manufacturers will benefit from the new CenterWhy we need to talk to younger kids about manufacturing to plant the seed earlyHow Western Technical College's apprenticeship programs have evolvedJosh does some podcast shoutouts to organizations he's partnered withEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“If you want to understand how you're truly doing, you have to open your eyes and be willing to look outside. Go to a different state. Consider another country. Visit other manufacturers, other educational institutions because if you don't do that, you do run the risk of falling behind.” – Dr. Josh Gamer“Manufacturing here in Western Wisconsin, you have people who are very hardworking, very smart, and they have a drive to succeed and they continue to want to learn, to expand, and to find a better way.” – Kris Gengler“When those businesses are successful, it's keeping the money within an area. And that's really what manufacturing does for an area. And when it does that, it, it enhances everything. It enhances healthcare, it enhances distribution, it enhances education. It just creates a whole lot of good for an area.” – Kris Gengler Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.