In this inspiring episode of The Pulse, we sit down with Martin Hanley, Director of the Lewis and Clark Career Center in St. Charles, Missouri. From his early days in IT to winning the Missouri ACT Administrator of the Year Award, Martin shares his journey and the transformative impact of career and technical education (CTE) on students across the county.🏫 What You'll Learn:How Lewis and Clark serves all five school districts, plus private and homeschool studentsThe application process, shadow days, and student nights that help teens find their pathA behind-the-scenes look at hands-on programs like building trades, auto service, welding, dental assisting, and early childhood educationReal-world projects including home construction, fire pit fabrication, and community partnerships with Habitat for HumanityHow students graduate with resumes, interview skills, and direct access to employers through on-site career fairs💡 Whether you're a parent, student, educator, or community member, this episode showcases how Lewis and Clark Career Center is shaping futures—one skill, one student, and one house at a time.📅 New episodes of The Pulse drop every second and fourth Tuesday. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.📲 Follow the City of St. Charles on social media for exclusive interviews, local stories, and updates on upcoming episodes!#CareerEducation #LewisAndClarkCareerCenter #StCharlesMO #CTE #ThePulsePodcast #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #CommunityBuilders #SkillsUSA #EducationMatters #FutureReady
