41 episodes

Skills 4 Life is an engaging, short, weekly podcast for parents of high school aged teens. We talk with a new guest each episode about high-demand jobs that are shaping future opportunities. This show is brought to you by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated Great Nonprofits award-recipient, Guidestar Gold Participant and best of a Best of Northshore nonprofit. To learn more about the Northshore Schools Foundation, visit us at https://www.northshoreschoolsfoundation.org/

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    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Skills 4 Life is an engaging, short, weekly podcast for parents of high school aged teens. We talk with a new guest each episode about high-demand jobs that are shaping future opportunities. This show is brought to you by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated Great Nonprofits award-recipient, Guidestar Gold Participant and best of a Best of Northshore nonprofit. To learn more about the Northshore Schools Foundation, visit us at https://www.northshoreschoolsfoundation.org/

    Olivia Banks – Senior in the Assurance Practice, Ernst & Young LLP

    Olivia Banks – Senior in the Assurance Practice, Ernst & Young LLP

    Olivia Banks is a Senior in the Assurance Practice at Ernst & Young.  Her career started after graduating from Gonzaga University with a degree in accounting and finance.  She is also a Woodinville High School graduate. 
    Ernst & Young LLP 
    Gonzaga University 
    Gonzaga University – Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program 
    Kenmore Air 
    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 
     A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
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    • 17 min
    Katie McClintock – Supervisory Environmental Engineer, Environmental Protection Agency

    Katie McClintock – Supervisory Environmental Engineer, Environmental Protection Agency

    Katie McClintock is a former Supervisory Environmental Engineer for the Environmental Protection Agency.  She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in chemical engineering and spent 19 years with the Environmental Protection Agency.  
    Environmental Protection Agency 
    University of Washington

    A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
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    • 16 min
    Shawn Brenneman – Owner and Director; PT, DPT, FAFS, 3DMAPS, FGS, Lake Washington Physical Therapy

    Shawn Brenneman – Owner and Director; PT, DPT, FAFS, 3DMAPS, FGS, Lake Washington Physical Therapy

    Dr. Shawn Brenneman discusses his path to become a physical therapist and how rewarding the job is.  He also discusses various roles within a physical therapy practice. 
    Lake Washington Physical Therapy 
    University of Pittsburgh 
    Eastern Washington University -Physical Therapy 
    University of Washington – Physical Therapy 
    University of Puget Sound – Physical Therapy

    A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
    Keep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! 
    Interested in sponsoring the Skills 4 Life Podcast? Contact us: podcast@nsdfoundation.org 
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    • 16 min
    Heath Keirstead – Communications and Education Specialist, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

    Heath Keirstead – Communications and Education Specialist, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

    Heath Keirstead is responsible for educating people in the Marion Soil & Water Conservation District on environmental science.  She shares what educational and work experiences are helpful for jobs in the environmental field.   
    Marion Soil & Water Conservation 
    Washington State University Extension Program 
    King County Environmental Volunteer Opportunities

    A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
    Keep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! 
    Interested in sponsoring the Skills 4 Life Podcast? Contact us: podcast@nsdfoundation.org 
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    • 16 min
    Noah Bell-Cruz – Senior Graphic Design/Director, People People

    Noah Bell-Cruz – Senior Graphic Design/Director, People People

    Noah Bell-Cruz shares his experience as a graphic designer with a boutique design company, People People.  Mr. Cruz shares how his love of art led to a career in graphic design.  He also outlines educational and internship opportunities.   
    Western Washington University Design Majors 
    Cornish College of the Arts 
    American Institute of Graphic Design (AIGA) 
    School of Visual Concepts

    A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
    Keep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! 
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    • 13 min
    Juli Bacon- President, JB Consulting Kelly Reed – Chief People Officer, Freefly Systems (Part 2)

    Juli Bacon- President, JB Consulting Kelly Reed – Chief People Officer, Freefly Systems (Part 2)

    This is a live-panel discussion with human resources professionals discussing the important communication and people skills required in all employment situations.  The presenters share suggestions on how to effectively communicate in today’s workplace.   
    Part two topics include: 
    Developing clear writing skills Interview preparation Resume development  JB Consulting 
    Freefly Systems

    A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. 
    Host: Kira Dorrian 
    Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 
    Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec
    Keep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! 
    Interested in sponsoring the Skills 4 Life Podcast? Contact us: podcast@nsdfoundation.org 
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    • 21 min

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Great show to listen in the car with your high school student.

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