Major Convos

Major Convos

Welcome to "Major Convos," the podcast exploring education and training. Join us for insightful conversations with experts, covering trends, innovations, and challenges. We dive deep into teaching methods, technologies, and alternative education. Discover success stories, inclusivity strategies, and practical insights for your educational journey. Let's unlock the full potential of education together.

  1. 11/11/2024

    THIS IS A CONVERSATION STARTER!

    In this powerfully vulnerable episode of Major Convos, we sit down with Jason Banks, co-CEO of TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), to discuss the need for mental health awareness within blue-collar industries. From his own experience in the corporate world to taking a transformative 4-year sabbatical, enduring the Kokoda Trail and his own personal experiences with mental health, Jason shares the lessons he's learned, the importance of finding purpose and leadership.   He delves into the work of TradeMutt, a movement that’s using colour and conversation to bring light to mental health issues that are often left in the dark. TradeMutt’s iconic workwear shirts have become a powerful tool for breaking the stigma and turning strangers into mates, all while raising the funds to provide free mental health support to tradies, truckies, farmers and other blue-collar workers through TIACS.   Jason emphasises the importance of every purchase of TradeMutt merchandise helping make mental health care accessible for everyone, everywhere and fund professional, confidential counselling services, possibly offering another hour of support for someone in need.   Tune in to this insightful conversation and learn how small actions—like wearing a bright shirt—can lead to big changes in how we talk about and take care of mental health.   If you or someone you know is struggling, or you just need to talk through the noise in your head, TIACS is here to help. Reach out Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 10 PM, by calling or texting 0488846988. Follow 'TTIACS' on Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow 'Major Convos' on Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

    1h 3m
  2. 10/30/2024

    Navigating Apprenticeship Challenges: Insights from Canada’s Electrical Training Sector

    In this episode of Major Convos, we sit down with Farid, the Director of Business Development for an Electrical Training Organisation in British Columbia, Canada. We flew Farid over to Australia to share his expertise and insights from their Mentorship Matters Program to pilot our own here at Major Training. The boys discuss the importance of finding opportunities to add value in training systems and dive deep into the synergies between the Canadian and Australian markets, uncovering shared challenges such as skilled labor shortages and the crucial role supervisors play in guiding apprentices to completion. Mentorship is at the heart of apprentice success, and Farid highlights how both countries can learn from each other to improve their support systems.   We also explore the future of the electrical industry and how Australian apprentices may have an advantage by earning while they learn. Plus, we swap notes on how trade schools operate differently across the globe. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation packed with practical insights for the next generation of tradespeople! Follow 'Major Convos' on our Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

    1h 18m
  3. 07/18/2024

    Building Success: Insights from Scaffolding Kingpin Jed Newnham

    In this episode, we sit down with Jed Newnham, the Managing Director of leading Queensland scaffolding company, Newnham Scaffolding, to delve into the world of scaffolding and business management. With a thriving company of 75 team members, Jed shares his journey and the strategies that have led to his success. Learn about the mentoring program they have implemented with the onboarding of Brad Donald. Hear about the journey of 24 trainees, from undertaking training with us at Major, to securing leadership roles, and how the company's traineeship program has paved the way for strong career paths. "If you don’t learn to communicate with the next generation, you’ll make yourself redundant." Jed talks about the importance of bringing young workers into laborious roles and how to effectively communicate and negotiate pay with them. The boys also delve into the ‘5 love languages’ and expose the importance of learning your teams love language. Follow 'Newnham Scaffolding' on their Socials: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram Follow 'Major Convos' on our Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

    56 min

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Welcome to "Major Convos," the podcast exploring education and training. Join us for insightful conversations with experts, covering trends, innovations, and challenges. We dive deep into teaching methods, technologies, and alternative education. Discover success stories, inclusivity strategies, and practical insights for your educational journey. Let's unlock the full potential of education together.