Inside Career Technical Education

Porter and Chester Institute/YTI Career Institute
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Explore career education and training opportunities with Jim Bologa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porter and Chester Institute and YTI Career Institute.

  1. 03/16/2023

    Paul Peterson Podcast: PCI graduate turned Senior Director, Data Center Facilities Manager

    On this edition of Inside Career Technical Education, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Paul Peterson, graduate of Porter and Chester Institute’s Electronics Program and Senior Director of Operations at Jones Lang LaSalle in Connecticut. Paul walks us through his successful journey of postsecondary education which began right out of high school. Paul talks about why he was drawn to Porter and Chester’s “hands-on” Electronics Technology Program,  and why it is the perfect time for people to consider a career in the skilled trades including Electrical, HVAC, Security, and Telecom. For more information on what Porter and Chester has to offer, check out www.porterchester.edu.

    10 min

  2. 03/14/2023

    A Dental Assisting graduate's passion for teaching new students

    On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" host Ann Baldwin is joined by Matt Codrington, a graduate of Porter and Chester Institute's Dental Assisting program. After spending time in the field as a dental assistant, Matt began instructing in the program at our Chicopee campus, where he quickly found a passion for helping new students achieve their goals.

    11 min

  3. 03/06/2023

    Dental Assisting Program Director Lisa Brown

    In this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, host Ann Baldwin is joined by YTI Career Institute Dental Assisting program director Lisa Brown. Following 15+ years in her career as a Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Lisa began instructing in the Dental Assisting program at YTI. We highlight the importance of the Dental Assistant in the dental office and how the flexible, real-world training at YTI prepares graduates for their new careers!

    12 min

  4. 02/28/2023

    PCI graduate Cedric Saysay helps new students pursue their passion

    On this episode of "Inside Career Technical Education", co-hosts Ann Baldwin and Porter and Chester Institute President/CEO Jim Bologa welcome Cedric Saysay to the podcast! Cedric took the leap from the finance industry to training in Computer Aided and Drafting Design. After years working in the field, Cedric returned to Porter and Chester Institute to help new students pursue their passions! Learn more about career training at PCI at PorterChester.edu.

    10 min

  5. 02/21/2023

    An adult learner's path to a career in electronics

    On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, YTI Career Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa and co-host Ann Baldwin are joined by U.S. Navy veteran Eric Blacker to discuss his path as an adult learner to a career in electronics. Eric followed the hybrid learning in our Electronics Engineering Technology program with a real-world, hands-on externship, and now enjoys a full-time, 9 to 5 job in his new career!

    13 min

  6. 02/07/2023

    Introducing our Cybersecurity program

    On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of YTI Career Institute, are joined by Adam Faight, Director of Learning and Design at YTI Career Institute, to introduce our new Cybersecurity program. Adam covers all the details of the curriculum and highlights opportunities for employment in this career.

    18 min

  7. 01/10/2023

    An unexpected path to career success in HVACR

    On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of Porter and Chester Institute, visit with Dyquan McCray, a 2022 Graduate of the HVACR program at Porter and Chester Institute. Dyquan began his post-high school journey at a community college and working at restaurants before finding his niche in the hands-on trade of HVACR. Dyquan started without any experience with tools and mechanics, but quickly found a career path he is excited about. Continued success Dyquan!

    14 min

  8. 01/04/2023

    Setting your career training goals for 2023

    2023 is the perfect time to learn something new! On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of Porter and Chester Institute and YTI Career Institute, offer their view of career training in 2023. Now is the time to set your education goals for the new year! Visit PorterChester.edu to learn more about our program offerings.

    11 min
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Explore career education and training opportunities with Jim Bologa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Porter and Chester Institute and YTI Career Institute.

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  • Creator
    Porter and Chester Institute/YTI Career Institute
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2020-21 Porter and Chester Institute
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    Inside Career Technical Education