Imagine America Radio
Imagine America Radio was created by the Imagine America Foundation to be a valuable resource for high schools, workforce boards, VA offices, colleges and students alike. The goal of this podcast is to promote the career opportunities that exist in today's workforce, be a resource for student's preparing to enter post secondary institutions, and provide quality information on career and technical education.
Let's Talk Student Housing with Collegiate Housing Services
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, the Imagine America Foundation covers how to support students in need of housing when attending a career college. We are joined by Dave Whiteford, VP of Business Development at Collegiate Housing Services to learn the do's and don'ts of deciding where to live while attending school. Collegiate Housing Services is the premier student housing provider in the career college sector providing housing assistance to more than 3,000 students nationwide. For more information on Collegiate Housing Services, please visit their website at www.housingservices.com.
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...Let's Talk Veterinary Careers with High Desert Medical College
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, the Imagine America Foundation covers how you can pursue a rewarding career as a veterinary assistant. We are joined by High Desert Medical College to learn the ins and outs of earning a degree as a veterinary assistant and what the job entails once you graduate!
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The daily tasks of a veterinary assistant.How you can turn your interest in animals into a promising career. The growing job outlook for those who pursue veterinary assisting.What the journey to graduation looks like at High Desert Medical C...Let's Talk Picking the Right Career School
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, the Imagine America Foundation covers how to pick the right trade school. We are joined by Universal Technical Institute's National Director of Counselor and Academic Relations, Dr. Steven Coyle, to learn more about what potential students should look for when deciding which career or trade school to attend.
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The importance of accreditation.
The services students should expect from a career school when enrolling.
Why instructors and facilities are important to the decision making process.
Different ways to make your c...
Let's Talk Women in Welding with Tulsa Welding School
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, the Imagine America Foundation covers how a career college education can help prepare women for an incredible career path in the field of welding. We are joined by Tulsa Welding Center's Director of High School Admissions, Elsie Reyes, to learn more about what TWS is doing to support women interested in rolling up their sleeves to earn a certificate in welding.
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How women can get started in the field of welding.
What the journey to graduation looks like at TWS.
The p...
Let's Talk Aviation with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, the Imagine America Foundation covers the growing need for pilots and aviation technicians in our country over the next ten years. We are joined by Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Vice President of Admissions, Brian Lerash, to learn more about what Spartan is doing to support this growing demand.
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How to train to become a pilot.
The promising career outlook for those in the field of aviation.
What to look for when choosing a career college.
Additional programs in a...
American Airlines Cadet Academy & Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we cover how a career college education can help prepare you for an incredible career path in becoming a pilot.
We interview the president/CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology along with their partner, the American Airlines Cadet Academy to discuss how these two well established institutions partner together to prepare the next generation of pilots.
What goes into becoming a pilot?
What is the cadet academy?
How does the partnership with Spartan work?
All this and more, her...
Diesel Technician Careers with Ohio Technical College
The Imagine America Foundation interviews Ohio Technical College on Diesel Technician career paths. Most people think of diesel technicians as someone trained to work on semi-trucks or heavy equipment. But there are alternative paths as well, like generator technicians, trains, and more.
Listen to the full episode here: https://www.imagine-america.org/diesel-technician-careers-with-ohio-technical-college/
Visit Ohio Technical College's website: https://www.ohiotech.edu/
Truck Driving Careers with Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College
Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Paul Schaefer, the regional manager of the CDL program at Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College. On this episode we discuss trucking careers.
The Impact of Employer Partnerships with Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Emma Aper with Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College on the impact employer relationships play in helping graduates find employment.
Maintenance Technician Careers with San Joaquin Valley College
Imagine America Radio and San Joaquin Valley College discuss the future of Maintenance Technician Careers.
Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Franklin Saavedra, the trades division manager for SJVC.
Tune in to hear us discuss this growing career field and the education needed to become a maintenance technician.