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Career Tech Talk http://careertechtalk.podbean.com Conversations with leaders and innovators in the field of career and technical education Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:44:50 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education 2003-2010 Education 1440 vocational,education,technical,career,cte,acte,interviews,educators,teachers Conversations with leaders and innovators in the field of career and technical education Conversations with leaders and innovators in the field of career and technical education, formerly known as vocational education, and in workforce development. Brought to you by ACTE, the Association for Career and Technical Education. Career and technical education: it keeps students in schools and prepares youth and adults for successful careers. ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education podcasting@acteonline.org No No http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/mf/web/p593t/logo.gif Career Tech Talk http://careertechtalk.podbean.com 144 144 My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-8e615531ee9497ab7685e24c71ed5f16} Career Tech Talk, January 2010 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2010/01/15/career-tech-talk-january-2010/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2010/01/15/career-tech-talk-january-2010/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:44:50 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2010 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2010/01/15/career-tech-talk-january-2010/

Interview with Brenda Dann-Messier, assistant secretary of the U.S. Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and Sharon Miller, director of OVAE’s Division of Academic and Technical Education. Dann-Messier and Miller discuss OVAE’s plans for the future and collaboration with other agencies, describe how CTE fits in to the Race to the Top grants and address how we can better promote CTE.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2010/01/15/career-tech-talk-january-2010/feed/ Interview with Brenda Dann-Messier, assistant secretary of the U.S. Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and Sharon Miller, director of OVAE's Division of Academic ... Interview with Brenda Dann-Messier, assistant secretary of the U.S. Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and Sharon Miller, director of OVAE's Division of Academic and Technical Education. Dann-Messier and Miller discuss OVAE's plans for the future and collaboration with other agencies, describe how CTE fits in to the Race to the Top grants and address how we can better promote CTE. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE and its member benefits.Download Standard Podcasts cte career technical tech education ed ovae dann-messier adult federal duncan, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 00:18:24 Career Tech Talk, December 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/12/11/career-tech-talk-december-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/12/11/career-tech-talk-december-2009/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:07:43 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/12/11/career-tech-talk-december-2009/

Interview with John Ratzenberger, actor from Cheers and the Pixar films and a founder of Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, an organization dedicated to the value of tinkering. Ratzenberger explains how Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs encourages children to explore hands-on activities, shares his thoughts on what can be done to interest students in careers in the trades, and gives his own take on green jobs.

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Interview with Don Brunning and Ray Grimard, CTE teachers and co-creators of the new PBS television show Enviropals!, which teaches young children about sustainability issues. Don and Ray talk about how they crafted the show, how they integrate their students into the production and the difficulties media students can expect in the entertainment industry. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:54.)

Register by today, October 19, to save 20 percent on the 2009 Convention in Nashville in November. Catch the new rhythm of CTE at this year’s Convention, with college credit opportunities, Chef Jeff, Friday’s panel session on CTE in high school reform, a packed expo floor and the recently announced unConference.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/10/19/career-tech-talk-october-2009/feed/ Interview with Don Brunning and Ray Grimard, CTE teachers and co-creators of the new PBS television show Enviropals!, which teaches young children about sustainability issues. ... Interview with Don Brunning and Ray Grimard, CTE teachers and co-creators of the new PBS television show Enviropals!, which teaches young children about sustainability issues. Don and Ray talk about how they crafted the show, how they integrate their students into the production and the difficulties media students can expect in the entertainment industry. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:54.) Register by today, October 19, to save 20 percent on the 2009 Convention in Nashville in November. Catch the new rhythm of CTE at this year’s Convention, with college credit opportunities, Chef Jeff, Friday's panel session on CTE in high school reform, a packed expo floor and the recently announced unConference. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE and its member benefits.Download Standard Podcasts october enviropals tv media production video sustainability green, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 17:28 Career Tech Talk, September 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/09/21/career-tech-talk-september-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/09/21/career-tech-talk-september-2009/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:32:59 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/09/21/career-tech-talk-september-2009/

Interview with Chef Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef and the opening keynote speaker at the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo. Chef Jeff gives a taste of what he’ll talk about in Nashville. He also shares his thoughts on the best training for a culinary career and the state of the culinary workforce during the economic downturn.

Register by October 19 to save 20 percent on the 2009 Convention in Nashville in November. Discounted airfare and ACTE’s room and ride share forum can also help you save. This year the ACTE Convention will include a green industry strand as well as college credit, in addition to a full menu of sessions, pre-Convention activities and exhibitors.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/09/21/career-tech-talk-september-2009/feed/ Interview with Chef Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef and the opening keynote speaker at the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo. Chef Jeff gives a ... Interview with Chef Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef and the opening keynote speaker at the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo. Chef Jeff gives a taste of what he'll talk about in Nashville. He also shares his thoughts on the best training for a culinary career and the state of the culinary workforce during the economic downturn. Register by October 19 to save 20 percent on the 2009 Convention in Nashville in November. Discounted airfare and ACTE's room and ride share forum can also help you save. This year the ACTE Convention will include a green industry strand as well as college credit, in addition to a full menu of sessions, pre-Convention activities and exhibitors. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE and its member benefits.Download Standard Podcasts culinary chef jeff convention nashville barbeque, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 7:29 Career Tech Talk, August 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/08/14/career-tech-talk-august-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/08/14/career-tech-talk-august-2009/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:21:41 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/08/14/career-tech-talk-august-2009/ Interview with Matthew Crawford, a philosopher and motorcycle mechanic and author of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, available from the ACTE Book Store. Crawford makes the case for the intellectual challenges inherent in working with your hands. He also discusses the value of apprenticeships and the future of the skilled trades in America. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:52.)

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/08/14/career-tech-talk-august-2009/feed/ Interview with Matthew Crawford, a philosopher and motorcycle mechanic and author of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, available from ... Interview with Matthew Crawford, a philosopher and motorcycle mechanic and author of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, available from the ACTE Book Store. Crawford makes the case for the intellectual challenges inherent in working with your hands. He also discusses the value of apprenticeships and the future of the skilled trades in America. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:52.) Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts shop trades hands hands-on apprenticeships manufacturing economy, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 12:24 Career Tech Talk, July 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/07/17/career-tech-talk-july-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/07/17/career-tech-talk-july-2009/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:29:25 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/07/17/career-tech-talk-july-2009/ Interview with Edward Gordon, teacher, workforce development consultant and author of numerous works, including the recently published Winning the Global Talent Showdown: How Businesses and Communities Can Partner to Rebuild the Jobs Pipeline, available in the ACTE Book Store. Gordon discusses the talent shortage in technical careers, describes how the shortage came about and shares several solutions such as career academies and community-business partnerships. He also makes some dramatic predictions about workforce development in the 21st century. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 1:10.)

Look for an article penned by Gordon to appear in the September issue of Techniques!

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/07/17/career-tech-talk-july-2009/feed/ Interview with Edward Gordon, teacher, workforce development consultant and author of numerous works, including the recently published Winning the Global Talent Showdown: How Businesses and ... Interview with Edward Gordon, teacher, workforce development consultant and author of numerous works, including the recently published Winning the Global Talent Showdown: How Businesses and Communities Can Partner to Rebuild the Jobs Pipeline, available in the ACTE Book Store. Gordon discusses the talent shortage in technical careers, describes how the shortage came about and shares several solutions such as career academies and community-business partnerships. He also makes some dramatic predictions about workforce development in the 21st century. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 1:10.) Look for an article penned by Gordon to appear in the September issue of Techniques! Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts gordon workforce shortage economic development business industry academies, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 30:17 Career Tech Talk, June 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/06/15/career-tech-talk-june-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/06/15/career-tech-talk-june-2009/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:47:31 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/06/15/career-tech-talk-june-2009/ Interview with Byron Garrett, CEO of the National Parent Teacher Association. Garrett talks about career and technical education, career-technical student organizations and parents’ perceptions of CTE. He also details the PTA’s 2009 policy agenda, describes the PTA’s relationship with the new administration and shares how the organization is faring in tough economic times. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:51.)

Just a reminder–Register by July 15 to save 30 percent on the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo in Nashville in November. Take advantage of any set-aside funds you might lose at the close of the school year! (Registration requires log in. Members should already have their accounts set up; new users can obtain a username and password by clicking “Sign up as new user.”)

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/06/15/career-tech-talk-june-2009/feed/ Interview with Byron Garrett, CEO of the National Parent Teacher Association. Garrett talks about career and technical education, career-technical student organizations and parents' perceptions of ... Interview with Byron Garrett, CEO of the National Parent Teacher Association. Garrett talks about career and technical education, career-technical student organizations and parents' perceptions of CTE. He also details the PTA's 2009 policy agenda, describes the PTA's relationship with the new administration and shares how the organization is faring in tough economic times. (To skip the intro and get straight to the interview, move the gray bar on the player ahead to 0:51.) Just a reminder--Register by July 15 to save 30 percent on the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo in Nashville in November. Take advantage of any set-aside funds you might lose at the close of the school year! (Registration requires log in. Members should already have their accounts set up; new users can obtain a username and password by clicking "Sign up as new user.") Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts pta garrett ctso policy economy dues elementary k-12, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 11:05 Career Tech Talk, May 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/15/career-tech-talk-may-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/15/career-tech-talk-may-2009/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 13:11:46 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/15/career-tech-talk-may-2009/

Interview with Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Spyridon talks about Nashville as a tourist destination for the 2009 ACTE Convention. He also addresses how the economic downturn has affected the hospitality and tourism industry in general, and specifically in Music City, and provides feedback on the preparation hospitality and tourism students are receiving and whether it’s enough to succeed in the field.

Registration for the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo is open, and early-bird discount rates end July 15, so register now!

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/15/career-tech-talk-may-2009/feed/ Interview with Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention 8 Visitors Bureau (CVB). Spyridon talks about Nashville as a tourist destination for the 2009 ACTE ... Interview with Butch Spyridon, president of the Nashville Convention 8 Visitors Bureau (CVB). Spyridon talks about Nashville as a tourist destination for the 2009 ACTE Convention. He also addresses how the economic downturn has affected the hospitality and tourism industry in general, and specifically in Music City, and provides feedback on the preparation hospitality and tourism students are receiving and whether it's enough to succeed in the field. Registration for the 2009 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo is open, and early-bird discount rates end July 15, so register now! Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts acte cte hospitality tourism nashville convention industry gaylord, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 15:20 Career Tech Talk Extra http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/01/career-tech-talk-extra/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/01/career-tech-talk-extra/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 15:16:06 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/01/career-tech-talk-extra/ Interview with Jim Scott, current ACTE National Teacher of the Year. Scott talks about the awards process and opportunities the award has brought him. He also shares his thoughts on trends in agriculture education and turf, landscape and greenhouse management; describes the business advisory committee he set up for his program at Tolles Career and Technical Center; and shares some of his philosophy on being an effective teacher.

May 8 is the deadline to nominate colleagues for ACTE awards the Arch of Fame, Award of Merit, Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award and Outstanding Service Award, and the deadline to nominate a celebrity who supports CTE for the ACTE Image Award. Recognizing movers and shakers in CTE is important as we work to bring more attention to CTE in this year of upheaval.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/05/01/career-tech-talk-extra/feed/ Interview with Jim Scott, current ACTE National Teacher of the Year. Scott talks about the awards process and opportunities the award has brought him. He ... Interview with Jim Scott, current ACTE National Teacher of the Year. Scott talks about the awards process and opportunities the award has brought him. He also shares his thoughts on trends in agriculture education and turf, landscape and greenhouse management; describes the business advisory committee he set up for his program at Tolles Career and Technical Center; and shares some of his philosophy on being an effective teacher. May 8 is the deadline to nominate colleagues for ACTE awards the Arch of Fame, Award of Merit, Carl Perkins Humanitarian Award and Outstanding Service Award, and the deadline to nominate a celebrity who supports CTE for the ACTE Image Award. Recognizing movers and shakers in CTE is important as we work to bring more attention to CTE in this year of upheaval. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts cte acte teacher year awards scott ag turf landscape greenhouse business, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 19:40 Career Tech Talk, April 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/04/17/career-tech-talk-april-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/04/17/career-tech-talk-april-2009/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:23:26 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/04/17/career-tech-talk-april-2009/ Interview with Guy Cecil, a Technology Student Association (TSA) alumnus who served as national political director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Cecil talks about the impact TSA has had on his career and how he participates as an alumnus. He also describes his work for the Clinton campaign and addresses how CTE supporters can get the ear of policymakers to increase funding for CTE.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/04/17/career-tech-talk-april-2009/feed/ Interview with Guy Cecil, a Technology Student Association (TSA) alumnus who served as national political director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Cecil talks about the ... Interview with Guy Cecil, a Technology Student Association (TSA) alumnus who served as national political director for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Cecil talks about the impact TSA has had on his career and how he participates as an alumnus. He also describes his work for the Clinton campaign and addresses how CTE supporters can get the ear of policymakers to increase funding for CTE. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts cte guy cecil political campaign tsa csto policy career tech ed technical, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 12:30 Career Tech Talk, March 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/03/13/career-tech-talk-march-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/03/13/career-tech-talk-march-2009/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:40:08 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/03/13/career-tech-talk-march-2009/ Interview with Carroll McGillin, national initiatives manager for the Cisco Networking Academy program. McGillin discusses the academy structure and its implementation in schools and workforce development organizations. She also describes the public/private partnerships that support the academies, and shares pathways that academy graduates can take to further education and careers in IT networking.

Learn more about how the academy can address the challenges posed by the economic climate.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/03/13/career-tech-talk-march-2009/feed/ Interview with Carroll McGillin, national initiatives manager for the Cisco Networking Academy program. McGillin discusses the academy structure and its implementation in schools and workforce ... Interview with Carroll McGillin, national initiatives manager for the Cisco Networking Academy program. McGillin discusses the academy structure and its implementation in schools and workforce development organizations. She also describes the public/private partnerships that support the academies, and shares pathways that academy graduates can take to further education and careers in IT networking. Learn more about how the academy can address the challenges posed by the economic climate. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts cisco, networking, carroll, mcgillin, economic, partnership, public, private, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 17:30 Career Tech Talk, February 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/02/15/career-tech-talk-february-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/02/15/career-tech-talk-february-2009/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:58:03 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/02/15/career-tech-talk-february-2009/

Interview with Timm Boettcher of Realityworks. Boettcher talks about Realityworks’ simulators, including the RealCare® Baby infant simulator and a smoking prevention program, which help students in many settings engage with and understand the realities of life choices. Boettcher also describes the curricular resources that accompany the technology. (Due to technology problems, some segments of this interview experienced minor audio distortion. We’re working hard to prevent this from happening again.)

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/02/15/career-tech-talk-february-2009/feed/ Interview with Timm Boettcher of Realityworks. Boettcher talks about Realityworks' simulators, including the RealCare® Baby infant simulator and a smoking prevention program, which help students ... Interview with Timm Boettcher of Realityworks. Boettcher talks about Realityworks' simulators, including the RealCare® Baby infant simulator and a smoking prevention program, which help students in many settings engage with and understand the realities of life choices. Boettcher also describes the curricular resources that accompany the technology. (Due to technology problems, some segments of this interview experienced minor audio distortion. We're working hard to prevent this from happening again.) Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts realityworks facs family baby infant care simulator health simulation smoking, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 9:51 Career Tech Talk, January 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/22/career-tech-talk-january-2009/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/22/career-tech-talk-january-2009/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:00:16 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2009 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/22/career-tech-talk-january-2009/ Interview with Kevin Faughnan, director of the IBM Academic Initiative. Faughnan explains the Academic Initiative, which provides postsecondary faculty with hardware, software and IT course materials to implement in IT classes and in other programs such as business and engineering. He also talks about the value employers place on interdisciplinary skills.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/22/career-tech-talk-january-2009/feed/ Interview with Kevin Faughnan, director of the IBM Academic Initiative. Faughnan explains the Academic Initiative, which provides postsecondary faculty with hardware, software and IT course ... Interview with Kevin Faughnan, director of the IBM Academic Initiative. Faughnan explains the Academic Initiative, which provides postsecondary faculty with hardware, software and IT course materials to implement in IT classes and in other programs such as business and engineering. He also talks about the value employers place on interdisciplinary skills. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts january, 2009, kevin, faughnan, ibm, postsecondary, business, engineering, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 20:25 Career Tech Talk, December 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/02/career-tech-talk-december-2008/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/02/career-tech-talk-december-2008/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:35:46 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/02/career-tech-talk-december-2008/

Interview with Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel series “Dirty Jobs” and founder of the mikeroweWORKS campaign to celebrate the skilled trades. Rowe discusses mikeroweWORKS and its accompanying Web site, describes the need for skilled labor in the United States as well as this nation’s negative perception of the skilled trades, and candidly shares what he learned about education and hard work from his family. (This podcast was recorded prior to the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, so some of the news items discussed during the interview are no longer current.)

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2009/01/02/career-tech-talk-december-2008/feed/ Interview with Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel series "Dirty Jobs" and founder of the mikeroweWORKS campaign to celebrate the skilled trades. Rowe discusses ... Interview with Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel series "Dirty Jobs" and founder of the mikeroweWORKS campaign to celebrate the skilled trades. Rowe discusses mikeroweWORKS and its accompanying Web site, describes the need for skilled labor in the United States as well as this nation's negative perception of the skilled trades, and candidly shares what he learned about education and hard work from his family. (This podcast was recorded prior to the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, so some of the news items discussed during the interview are no longer current.) Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts december, 2008, january, 2009, mike, rowe, skilled, labor, trades, dirty, jobs, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 23:18 Career Tech Talk, November 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/11/21/career-tech-talk-november-2008/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/11/21/career-tech-talk-november-2008/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:26 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/11/21/career-tech-talk-november-2008/ For the start of your holiday season, ACTE presents a personal interview with Chef Rock Harper, season 3 winner of Hell’s Kitchen. Chef Rock talks about what he’s grateful for, including his high school culinary arts teacher and his time at Johnson & Wales University. He also discusses his future plans and the integration of math and reading skills into culinary classes.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/11/21/career-tech-talk-november-2008/feed/ For the start of your holiday season, ACTE presents a personal interview with Chef Rock Harper, season 3 winner of Hell's Kitchen. Chef Rock talks ... For the start of your holiday season, ACTE presents a personal interview with Chef Rock Harper, season 3 winner of Hell's Kitchen. Chef Rock talks about what he's grateful for, including his high school culinary arts teacher and his time at Johnson 8 Wales University. He also discusses his future plans and the integration of math and reading skills into culinary classes.Download Standard Podcasts november, 2008, chef, culinary, rock, harper, johnson, wales, integration, math, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 11:00 Career Tech Talk, October 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/24/career-tech-talk-october-2008/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/24/career-tech-talk-october-2008/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:30:34 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/24/career-tech-talk-october-2008/ Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. Pink discusses how right-brain abilities are increasingly important for success in the 21st century workplace, and what this means for career and technical education students. In addition, he addresses how right-brain abilities can be measured in schools.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/24/career-tech-talk-october-2008/feed/ Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. Pink discusses how right-brain abilities are increasingly important for success in ... Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. Pink discusses how right-brain abilities are increasingly important for success in the 21st century workplace, and what this means for career and technical education students. In addition, he addresses how right-brain abilities can be measured in schools. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts october, 2008, convention, pink, right, brain, right brain, testing, workplace, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 17:17 Career Tech Talk Extra http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/03/career-tech-talk-extra/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/03/career-tech-talk-extra/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:52:00 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/03/career-tech-talk-extra/ This special episode in between regularly scheduled episodes features an interview with 2008 Convention speaker Neil Howe, an authority on generations in America, a founding partner of LifeCourse Associates, and author of several books (look for a book signing at ACTE’s Convention!). Howe discusses the nature of the Millennial Generation in school and in the workplace, the challenges of recruiting Millennial employees, the impact of “helicopter” parents, and Millennials and their relationship to CTE.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/10/03/career-tech-talk-extra/feed/ This special episode in between regularly scheduled episodes features an interview with 2008 Convention speaker Neil Howe, an authority on generations in America, a founding partner of ... This special episode in between regularly scheduled episodes features an interview with 2008 Convention speaker Neil Howe, an authority on generations in America, a founding partner of LifeCourse Associates, and author of several books (look for a book signing at ACTE's Convention!). Howe discusses the nature of the Millennial Generation in school and in the workplace, the challenges of recruiting Millennial employees, the impact of "helicopter" parents, and Millennials and their relationship to CTE. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts 2008, extra, october, convention, howe, millennials, generations, workplace, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 17:06 Career Tech Talk, September 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/19/career-tech-talk-september-2008/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/19/career-tech-talk-september-2008/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:44:24 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/19/career-tech-talk-september-2008/ Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Daggett is a former teacher and administrator as well as an educational consultant and author. He discusses the skills gap between what is taught in schools and what is required on the job, the importance of real-world applications and academic-CTE integration, and the possible collapse of the American empire without education reform.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/19/career-tech-talk-september-2008/feed/ Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Daggett is a former teacher and ... Interview with ACTE 2008 Convention speaker Dr. Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Daggett is a former teacher and administrator as well as an educational consultant and author. He discusses the skills gap between what is taught in schools and what is required on the job, the importance of real-world applications and academic-CTE integration, and the possible collapse of the American empire without education reform. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts career, tech, talk, september, 2008, convention, daggett, icle, integration, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 16:58 Career Tech Talk Extra http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/05/career-tech-talk-extra/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/05/career-tech-talk-extra/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:40:33 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/05/career-tech-talk-mid-month-special/ This special episode published in between ACTE’s regularly scheduled podcasts features an interview with Judy Brown, ACTE 2008 Teacher of the Year and a Family and Consumer Sciences education professional. Brown discusses her experiences as Teacher of the Year and her involvement with ACTE, and shares how others can achieve as CTE professionals. She also talks about the future of Family and Consumer Sciences. Learn more about the ACTE Excellence Awards program at www.acteonline.org/about/awards.

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]]> http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/09/05/career-tech-talk-extra/feed/ This special episode published in between ACTE's regularly scheduled podcasts features an interview with Judy Brown, ACTE 2008 Teacher of the Year and a Family ... This special episode published in between ACTE's regularly scheduled podcasts features an interview with Judy Brown, ACTE 2008 Teacher of the Year and a Family and Consumer Sciences education professional. Brown discusses her experiences as Teacher of the Year and her involvement with ACTE, and shares how others can achieve as CTE professionals. She also talks about the future of Family and Consumer Sciences. Learn more about the ACTE Excellence Awards program at www.acteonline.org/about/awards. Subscribe to Career Tech Talk to have interviews with leaders and innovators in CTE delivered directly to your computer or mobile device. Choose a service under the “Subscribe” button on the right side of the page. You can also listen to other ACTE podcasts and learn more about ACTE.Download Standard Podcasts career, tech, talk, september, 2008, teacher, year, acte, brown, judy, facs, culinary, ACTE : Association for Career and Technical Education No No 22:35 Career Tech Talk, August 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/08/22/career-tech-talk-august-2008/ http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/08/22/career-tech-talk-august-2008/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:33:19 +0000 careertechtalk Career Tech Talk 2008 http://careertechtalk.podbean.com/2008/08/22/career-tech-talk-august-2008/ Interview with Barbara Morgan, astronaut and educator, and a crewmember on the Endeavour mission to the International Space Station in August 2007. Morgan talks about her responsibilities during the mission and about teaching from space, and she shares her thoughts on science and technology education in the U.S. To learn more about how educators can become astronauts, listen to the December 2007 episode of Career Tech Talk with NASA astronaut candidate selection and training manager Duane Ross.

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