Global Career Tech Education Podcast: Hosted by Sylvester Chisom

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The #1 Career Tech Education Podcast! We want to wrap a blanket of good will and support around the career tech education community. We interview rockstar career and tech education directors, teachers, & innovators to uncover best practices and insights. We also highlight industry professionals to offer a real world perspective that will lead to preparing career tech education students for success in the global marketplace.

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    CTE: The House Oklahoma Built for Workforce Development - Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 80 w/ Brent Haken

    CTE: The House Oklahoma Built for Workforce Development Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 80 w/ Brent Haken In Episode 80 of the Global CTE Podcast, I’m joined by Brent Haken, State Director of Oklahoma CareerTech, to explore how Oklahoma built one of the most respected Career technical education systems in the country by treating CTE as workforce infrastructure, not a side program. Brent shares how regional skill centers, employer partnerships, industry credentials, and even correctional education programs work together to expand opportunity across the entire state. Our conversation highlights what becomes possible when education, industry, and economic strategy are intentionally aligned. It’s a powerful look at how CTE can drive economic mobility and shape the future of workforce readiness across America. Topics Covered: -Why Oklahoma leads in CTE -CareerTech as economic infrastructure -Regional skill centers expand opportunity -Employers co design workforce pathways -Credentials and second chance training Brent Haken Bio: Brent Haken is the State Director of Oklahoma CareerTech, where he leads one of the most respected statewide Career Technical Education systems in the nation. With a background in agricultural education and leadership through FFA, he has spent his career advancing workforce-aligned learning that connects students, employers, and communities. Today, he oversees a network of technology centers, school district partnerships, workforce training initiatives, and correctional education programs that serve learners across Oklahoma and support the state’s economic development strategy.

    CTE: The House Oklahoma Built for Workforce Development - Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 80 w/ Brent Haken

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    The AI Brief For Education Leaders: Brief 01 w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

    The AI Brief For Education Leaders: Brief 01 w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom  Welcome to The AI Brief for Education Leaders, part of the Global CTE Intelligence Series presented by the Global CTE Podcast. Hosted by Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann, this new monthly briefing is designed for superintendents, CTE directors, and education leaders who need clear insight into how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and the future of work. In each Brief, they break down emerging developments in AI, highlight what leaders should be paying attention to right now, and share practical ideas for how schools and systems can respond. Brief 01 launches the series with a conversation about the shift from reactive AI to agentic AI, what that means for leadership workflows, and why expectations around productivity and workforce readiness are already changing. Top 5 Topics Covered • Shift from reactive to agentic AI • AI literacy becoming workforce readiness skill • Leadership workflows changing with AI agents • Privacy expectations shifting in AI era • Schools preparing students for AI collaboration Sylvester 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. Subscribe to follow future Briefs in the Global CTE Intelligence Series.

    The AI Brief For Education Leaders: Brief 01 w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom
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The #1 Career Tech Education Podcast! We want to wrap a blanket of good will and support around the career tech education community. We interview rockstar career and tech education directors, teachers, & innovators to uncover best practices and insights. We also highlight industry professionals to offer a real world perspective that will lead to preparing career tech education students for success in the global marketplace.

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