Global Career Tech Education Podcast: Hosted by Sylvester Chisom

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The #1 Career Tech Education Podcast. The Global CTE Podcast brings you interviews and insights from some of the best minds in Career & Technical Education. Hosted by Sylvester Chisom, the show features conversations with CTE leaders, educators, innovators, industry professionals, and changemakers who are shaping the future of education and workforce development. Each episode explores ideas, best practices, emerging trends, and real-world perspectives to help education leaders better prepare students for careers, opportunity, and success in a rapidly changing global economy.

  1. 3d ago

    A View From Brussels AI, Skills, & The Future Of Work: Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.85

    A View From Brussels AI, Skills, & The Future Of Work: Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.85 For Episode 85, I sit down with David Timis in Brussels for a global conversation about AI, education and the future of work. We talk about why AI literacy could soon be as fundamental as knowing your ABCs, why human skills may become even more valuable and what education leaders should be thinking about as AI transforms the workforce.We also get into some of the bigger debates shaping our future including AI data centers, their environmental impact and the global AI race between the U.S. and China.Topics Covered-The Global AI Race Between the U.S. and China-Why China Is Taking a Different Approach to AI-Are We Getting the Global Data Center Debate Wrong?-How AI Is Reshaping Education and the Future of Work-What the World Can Learn About Preparing People for an AI EconomyDavid Timis BioDavid Timis is a global AI and Future of Work speaker whose career sits at the intersection of technology, workforce development and public policy. He leads Global Communications and Public Affairs at Generation, one of the world’s largest skilling and employment nonprofits, and serves as a Senior Fellow in AI Governance at the Global Governance Institute in Brussels. David is also an AI Energy Impact Fellow with the World Economic Forum, has delivered multiple TED Talks around the world and previously led EU civic outreach efforts at Google.

    A View From Brussels AI, Skills, & The Future Of Work: Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.85

  2. Sep 9

    AI Brief For Education Leaders 04: Back To School In The Age Of AI w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

    AI Brief: Back To School In The Age Of AI w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom In AI Brief 04, hosts Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann explore what “back to school” looks like in an age when AI is already part of students’ everyday lives. From students using AI as a personal tutor to teenagers tackling complex problems and real-world examples of experiential AI learning, they discuss how educators can move beyond the cheating debate and teach students to use AI with purpose. Sylvester and Rachael also dig into the $20 AI revolution, hallucinations, acceleration fatigue, and what education leaders should focus on as AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed. Top 5 Topics Covered Back to School With AI Students as AI-Powered Builders Real-World Experiential AI Learning The $20 AI Revolution Managing AI Acceleration Fatigue BIOS Sylvester Chisom is the CEO of Global CTE Learning, Founder of Show Me The World Project, and host of the Global CTE Podcast. He works with educators and industry leaders around the world to advance career-connected learning, entrepreneurship, and the future of work through the lens of innovation and artificial intelligence. Rachael Mann is the Executive Director of the National Career Technical Education Leaders Network and a nationally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader in career and technical education. She helps education leaders prepare students for the rapidly evolving workforce through innovation, leadership, and emerging technologies.

    AI Brief For Education Leaders 04: Back To School In The Age Of AI w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

  3. Aug 19

    Inside Intel's Global Strategy: For An AI-Ready Workforce-Global Career Tech Education Podcast EP 84 w/ Anshul Sonak

    Inside Intel's Global Strategy: For An AI-Ready Workforce-Global Career Tech Education Podcast EP 84 w/ Anshul Sonak Preparing an AI ready workforce requires more than teaching students how to use AI. Hosted by Sylvester Chisom, Episode 84 features Anshul Sonak, Intel's Principal Engineer, Global Director, and Head of Digital Readiness. Together, they explore how Intel is helping governments, schools, and universities around the world prepare students and workers for an AI powered future. Topics Covered-Preparing students for an AI powered future-Why human agency still matters most-Helping educators confidently embrace AI-Skills every future worker will need-Intel's global strategy for AI educationAnshul Sonak BioAnshul Sonak is Intel's Principal Engineer, Global Director, and Head of Digital Readiness. He leads Intel's global AI education and workforce readiness initiatives, partnering with governments, schools, universities, and industry to prepare students and workers for the future of AI. His programs have reached more than 10 million learners across 30+ countries, helping expand access to AI skills, digital readiness, and responsible innovation worldwide.

    Inside Intel's Global Strategy: For An AI-Ready Workforce-Global Career Tech Education Podcast EP 84 w/ Anshul Sonak

  4. Jul 17

    From SpaceX Welder To Wealth: Lessons For Every CTE Leader - Global CTE Podcast w/Juan Hernandez

    From SpaceX Welder To Wealth: Lessons For Every CTE Leader - Global CTE Podcast w/Juan Hernandez Description What can a former SpaceX Welding Supervisor teach us about the future of Career & Technical Education? In this episode, Juan Hernandez shares his journey from immigrating to the United States and learning welding on the job to helping build rockets at SpaceX and now Blue Origin. Along the way, we explore how craftsmanship, work ethic, ownership, and lifelong learning can create opportunities far beyond what most students imagine. Top Topics Covered -Building rockets through skilled trades -Employee ownership at SpaceX -Work ethic creates opportunity -Preparing students for industry -Lessons from SpaceX and Blue Origin Juan Hernandez BioToday's guest is Juan Hernandez, former SpaceX Welding Supervisor and current Welder and Fabricator at Blue Origin. Juan immigrated to the United States from Mexico and built a remarkable career in the skilled trades, helping build rockets and spacecraft along the way. His story recently made national headlines after the SpaceX IPO turned his employee stock into more than a million dollars, but this conversation is about much more than wealth. It's about craftsmanship, opportunity, ownership, and what's possible through career and technical education. Juan, welcome to the Global CTE Podcast.

    From SpaceX Welder To Wealth: Lessons For Every CTE Leader - Global CTE Podcast w/Juan Hernandez

  5. Jul 1

    AI Brief03: AI Brief 03: AI, SpaceX & the Future of Work w/Sylvester Chisom & Rachael Mann

    In AI Brief 03 for Education Leaders, Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence and what they mean for education, career and technical education (CTE), and the future of work. From SpaceX's historic IPO and a former welder becoming a millionaire, to practical AI tools, entrepreneurship, AI agents, cybersecurity, and why human judgment still matters, this episode helps education leaders connect today's AI headlines to tomorrow's opportunities. Topics Covered: -SpaceX IPO Changes CTE Narrative -AI's Global Business Impact -Smarter Workflows With AI -Talent Follows Vision, Not Money -Keeping Humans At The Center BIOS Sylvester Chisom is the CEO of Global CTE Learning, Founder of Show Me The World Project, and host of the Global CTE Podcast. He works with educators and industry leaders around the world to advance career-connected learning, entrepreneurship, and the future of work through the lens of innovation and artificial intelligence. Rachael Mann is the Executive Director of the National Career Technical Education Leaders Network and a nationally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader in career and technical education. She helps education leaders prepare students for the rapidly evolving workforce through innovation, leadership, and emerging technologies.

    AI Brief03: AI Brief 03: AI, SpaceX & the Future of Work w/Sylvester Chisom & Rachael Mann

  6. Jun 17

    Summer Careers Academy-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 82

    Summer Careers Academy: Building The Future Through Real World Learning Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 82 In episode 82 of the Global CTE Podcast, Sylvester Chisom sits down with Shannon Braxton, Melinda Fornes, Stephanie Smith, and Holly Fraccaro to explore how Orange County Schools' Summer Careers Academy is transforming summer into a launchpad for career success. Through an innovative partnership between schools, the Home Builders Association, and local employers, students are earning industry credentials, gaining hands-on work experience, and connecting directly to high-demand careers. Discover how this award-winning model is building the future through real-world learning and creating economic opportunity for students and communities alike. Topics Covered: • Transforming Summer Into Careers • Powerful Public-Private Partnerships • Real Work-Based Learning Experiences • Industry Credentials That Matter • Building Future Workforce Pipelines Guest Bios Shannon Braxton is the Director of Career & Technical Education, Cultural Arts, and Social Studies for Orange County Schools in North Carolina. A 31-year educator, she has helped lead innovative career-connected learning initiatives, including the Summer Careers Academy. Melinda Fornes is the Career & Technical Education Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator for Orange County Schools. With 25 years in education, she helps lead workforce readiness efforts and the district’s Summer Careers Academy. Stephanie Smith is a Career Development Coordinator for Orange County Schools in North Carolina. She connects students with internships, apprenticeships, and career exploration opportunities while supporting work-based learning experiences. Holly Fraccaro is the Chief Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties. She is a key industry partner helping students gain hands-on experience and build pathways into high-demand careers through the Summer Careers Academy.

    Summer Careers Academy-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 82

  7. May 27

    AI Brief 02 - AI Brief For Education Leaders w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

    AI Brief 02 - AI Brief For Education Leaders w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom AI Brief 02 is a fast-moving conversation about the future of AI and what education leaders should be paying attention to right now. Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann discuss AI agents managing workflows, the rise of smart glasses and wearable AI, the growing gap between free and premium AI tools, and why school policies may already be behind the technology. The episode also explores the opportunities, risks, and equity concerns shaping the next phase of AI in education. This is an important conversation for leaders trying to prepare students and schools for a rapidly changing future. Topics Covered AI Agents & Workflow AutomationSmart Glasses In SchoolsAI Policy & Privacy ConcernsGrowing AI Equity GapFuture Of Education LeadershipSylvester Chisom is the host of the Global CTE Podcast and the co-founder of the Show Me The World Project. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, and education leader focused on the future of Career & Technical Education, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and AI in education. Rachael Mann is the Executive Director of NCLA and a nationally recognized speaker and strategist on AI, innovation, workforce development, and the future of education. She works with educators and industry leaders across the country to help prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

    AI Brief 02 - AI Brief For Education Leaders w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

  8. May 14

    CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint For Education’s Future-Global CTE Podcast EP 81 w/Kristy Volesky & Jeff Frost

    CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint For Education’s Future-Global CTE Podcast EP 81 w/Kristy Volesky & Jeff Frost In Episode 81 of the Global CTE Podcast, host Sylvester Chisom sits down with Kristy Volesky and Jeff Frost, authors of CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint for Education’s Future, for a bold conversation about the future of Career and Technical Education. Together, they challenge compliance-driven systems and explore how leadership, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and community partnerships can transform CTE into the engine of economic opportunity and relevance for students. This episode is a powerful call for educators and leaders to rethink what school can become in a rapidly changing world. Topics Covered: -Leadership Beyond Job Preparation -Breaking Down Educational Silos -Reimagining Instructional Pedagogy -Community Driven Work-Based Learning -Future Ready CTE Systems Kristy Volesky Bio Kristy Volesky is a nationally recognized education and community strategist, author of Transformational Work-Based Learning, and creator of the EduVitality framework. Her work focuses on aligning education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community vitality to help schools and communities create future-ready systems for students. Jeff Frost Bio Jeff Frost is the founding Executive Director of the Waterloo Career Center in Iowa, a nationally recognized model for innovative, student-centered Career and Technical Education. Throughout his career, he has been known for building collaborative, real-world learning environments that connect students, schools, industry, and community partners. CTE Reimagined Book: https://www.amazon.com/CTE-Reimagined-Blueprint-Educations-Future-ebook/dp/B0FVF9NYN2/ref=sr_1_1?crid

    CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint For Education’s Future-Global CTE Podcast EP 81 w/Kristy Volesky & Jeff Frost
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The #1 Career Tech Education Podcast. The Global CTE Podcast brings you interviews and insights from some of the best minds in Career & Technical Education. Hosted by Sylvester Chisom, the show features conversations with CTE leaders, educators, innovators, industry professionals, and changemakers who are shaping the future of education and workforce development. Each episode explores ideas, best practices, emerging trends, and real-world perspectives to help education leaders better prepare students for careers, opportunity, and success in a rapidly changing global economy.

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