Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)

The podcast explores the importance of career & technical education for all students and its relevance in today’s educational space.

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E14: Jessica Behmke, Trena Sailer, NAWIC Member, and two Camp NAWIC campers!

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E14: Jessica Behmke, Trena Sailer, NAWIC Member, and two Camp NAWIC campers!

In this episode, we talk with Jessica Behmke and Trena Sailer, both members of the Richmond Chapter of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction. They were working with some young ladies who are learning about the different construction trades, not just to learn about them, but to possibly make the trades a career. Sponsored by the Richmond Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, Camp NAWIC brings together Trades professionals and middle school girls for an empowering, hands-on, and unique week-long building experience.  

https://www.nawicrichmond.org/


Henrico CTE Now: S7, E13: Bruce Tibbetts, President of EMC Mechanical Services, and Neil Mott, Outside Sales Representative for NEFCO

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E13: Bruce Tibbetts, President of EMC Mechanical Services, and Neil Mott, Outside Sales Representative for NEFCO

Bruce Tibbetts, President of EMC Mechanical Services, and Neil Mott, Outside Sales Representative for NEFCO, recently visited our students at the new ACE Center at Hermitage. They got a firsthand look at the incredible work our students are doing, building out the second floor of the facility.

Tibbetts and Mott were blown away by the fact that our students are gaining real-world commercial construction experience. They spoke with the students about the vast and exciting career opportunities available in the industry, underscoring the incredible paths ahead for those with this kind of valuable training. This wasn't just a site visit; it was a glimpse into a promising future for our students!

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Betty Wilson, and Jeff Taylor with the Virginia Department of Aviation.

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Betty Wilson, and Jeff Taylor with the Virginia Department of Aviation.

To understand the critical need for aircraft mechanics and other aviation professionals in Richmond and nationwide. We interviewed Betty Wilson, Public Relations and Education Manager, and Jeff Taylor, Aircraft Maintenance Manager, from the Virginia Department of Aviation.


Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Chris Brock, Courtney Baker, Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Jacque Morton, IEC Chesapeake

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Chris Brock, Courtney Baker, Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Jacque Morton, IEC Chesapeake

In this episode, we talk with representatives Chris Brock, VSC Fire & Security; Courtney Baker, Associated General Contractors of Virginia; and Jacque Morton, IEC Chesapeake. The Virginia School Boards Association has awarded these business partners with Henrico CTE the VSBA Honor Roll Award. We talk with them about why they partner with Henrico CTE and what their industry is doing to attract young people to their industry.


Henrico CTE Now: S7, E11: Guests: Daniel Singleton, Nathan Jones, Landon Parent

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E11: Guests: Daniel Singleton, Nathan Jones, Landon Parent

In this episode, we are talking to Daniel Singleton- ACE Center Program Manager and Lead Instructor in Fire Science/ Career Firefighter and Paramedic, Henrico Co. Division of Fire, Nathan Jones, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage, Landon Parent, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage. Like many counties across the country, Henrico County is looking to hire young people to join their special group of individuals who put their lives on the line every day. Firefighting is a noble profession, and today's discussion will give you the information you need if you are interested in joining this group of superheroes!

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E10: Guests: Senior Master Sgt. Walt Davis, Air Force Reserve, and Captain Tom Holder, Marine Corps JROTC, Highland Springs HS.

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E10: Guests: Senior Master Sgt. Walt Davis, Air Force Reserve, and Captain Tom Holder, Marine Corps JROTC, Highland Springs HS.

We talk to Senior Master Sgt. Walt Davis, Air Force Reserve, and Captain Tom Holder, Marine Corps JROTC, Highland Springs HS, will discuss how JROTC works and the many life and career benefits our JROTC students receive, and eliminate many myths about JROTC.

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E9: Guests: Heather Veneziano, Horticulture & Landscaping Instructor

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E9: Guests: Heather Veneziano, Horticulture & Landscaping Instructor

We had scheduled a student to be with Heather Veneziano, but they had to cancel at the last minute. We still had a great talk about the Horticulture/Landscaping program at the ACE Center at Virginia Randolph and the huge demand for workers in many fields connected to our program.

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E8: Guests: Lisa Gyamfi, Angela Wise, Jordan Baxter

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E8: Guests: Lisa Gyamfi, Angela Wise, Jordan Baxter

Today we speak with Lisa Gyamfi, Instructor, Henrico County- St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Angela Wise, Class of ’25, Henrico County - St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Jordan Baxter, Class of ’25, Henrico County - St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing and the dire need to attract more young people to fill the huge demand for nurses and all medical personnel in today's world.


Henrico CTE Now: S7, E7: Guests: Skye Allen, Michael Higgins, and Charlie Mahaffey

Henrico CTE Now: S7, E7: Guests: Skye Allen, Michael Higgins, and Charlie Mahaffey

The construction trades are suffering from a huge shortage of skilled tradesmen in the U.S. Many companies are exploring how they can attract more young people, men, and women, to the construction trades to deal with the increasing workload in their industry. Learn about the varied career paths in the industry and why they are great careers to follow. We talked with former ACE Center carpentry student, and in college to become an architect, Skye Allen, and Michael Higgins, and Charlie Mahaffey with Kokosing Construction.

Bio of Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)

Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education) is a podcast produced by Henrico Career & Technical Education that explores the significance of career and technical education in today's educational landscape. The podcast focuses on the importance of preparing students for successful career paths and college readiness after high school.

In each episode, Henrico CTE Now features engaging conversations with students, business professionals, and community leaders who share their career journeys and insights. By showcasing various career paths and highlighting the relevance of technical skills, the podcast aims to inspire and educate students about the opportunities available to them.

While the podcast is based in a local school district, its content is relevant to students across the United States. With over five years of experience and more than one hundred episodes, Henrico CTE Now has attracted listeners from all over the country and from more than thirty countries worldwide.

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