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		<description>Our goal is to educate the general public on the benefits of CTE while myth-busting perceptions about a career in the trades.

Join us and our expert guests to talk about the widening skills gap; student debt; cutting edge industries; high-paying, in-demand careers; educational strategies and pathways; and so much more.

Have an idea for the show? Email us at CTECS@cttech.org with subject line “Talking Shop”</description>
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Join us and our expert guests to talk about the widening skills gap; student debt; cutting edge industries; high-paying, in-demand careers; educational strategies and pathways; and so much more.

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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 14: Becoming an Apprentice in Connecticut: Step-by-Step with CTECS</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we delve into the world of apprenticeship in Connecticut. From researching the licensed trades to initiating contact with employers, we’ll outline the step-by-step journey of becoming an apprentice, offering insights into the requirements along the way. Learn more about the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s grade 9-12 programming in the licensed trades and apprenticeship related instruction.]]></description>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 13: Grow Your Workforce: An Employer’s Insights on Work-based Learning Programs</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dave Cremin, President of Straton Industries, a manufacturer located in Stratford, Connecticut, shares his strategy for building a workforce pipeline through CTECS’ Work-based Learning program. In this episode discover how employers can leverage technical high schools to attract and retain skilled talent.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dave Cremin, President of Straton Industries, a manufacturer located in Stratford, Connecticut, shares his strategy for building a workforce pipeline through CTECS’ Work-based Learning program. In this episode discover how employers can leverage technica]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 12: Through the Learners Lens: A Student Perspective on CTECS</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us as two CTECS students take center stage to share their personal experiences and compelling reasons for choosing a technical high school. Delve into their exciting trades, manufacturing and information technology, and gain a firsthand perspective on how these specialized programs are shaping their educational and professional journeys.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us as two CTECS students take center stage to share their personal experiences and compelling reasons for choosing a technical high school. Delve into their exciting trades, manufacturing and information technology, and gain a firsthand perspective ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as two CTECS students take center stage to share their personal experiences and compelling reasons for choosing a technical high school. Delve into their exciting trades, manufacturing and information technology, and gain a firsthand perspective on how these specialized programs are shaping their educational and professional journeys.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 11: Succeeding in the Modern Workforce: Tips from Industry Experts</title>
	<link>https://3xstaging.com/podcast/talking-shop-episode-11-succeeding-in-the-modern-workforce-tips-from-industry-experts/</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Dr. Ellen Solek speaks to experts in the manufacturing and information technology fields about what it takes to succeed in the modern workforce. Dr. Christine Benz, Training and Development Manager, TRUMPF Inc., and Dr. Jeff Auker, Head of Innovation and Delivery at Infosys., Hartford, CT, offer advice and insights on working in teams, understanding your customer and adapting to emerging technologies.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Ellen Solek speaks to experts in the manufacturing and information technology fields about what it takes to succeed in the modern workforce. Dr. Christine Benz, Training and Development Manager, TRUMPF Inc., and Dr. Jeff Auker, Head of Innovation and]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr. Ellen Solek speaks to experts in the manufacturing and information technology fields about what it takes to succeed in the modern workforce. Dr. Christine Benz, Training and Development Manager, TRUMPF Inc., and Dr. Jeff Auker, Head of Innovation and Delivery at Infosys., Hartford, CT, offer advice and insights on working in teams, understanding your customer and adapting to emerging technologies.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Ellen Solek speaks to experts in the manufacturing and information technology fields about what it takes to succeed in the modern workforce. Dr. Christine Benz, Training and Development Manager, TRUMPF Inc., and Dr. Jeff Auker, Head of Innovation and Delivery at Infosys., Hartford, CT, offer advice and insights on working in teams, understanding your customer and adapting to emerging technologies.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 10: Bridging the Gap &#8211; How Tech High Schools are Adapting to Meet Employer Needs</title>
	<link>https://3xstaging.com/podcast/talking-shop-episode-10-bridging-the-gap-how-tech-high-schools-are-adapting-to-meet-employer-needs/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In a world rapidly transformed by technological advancements and evolving industries, education must adapt to meet the demands of the workforce. In this episode of Talking Shop, we speak with Senator Jan Hochadel about how career and technical education training programs at CTECS are evolving to fulfill employer needs, and how partnership and innovation are the keys to success.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In a world rapidly transformed by technological advancements and evolving industries, education must adapt to meet the demands of the workforce. In this episode of Talking Shop, we speak with Senator Jan Hochadel about how career and technical education ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In a world rapidly transformed by technological advancements and evolving industries, education must adapt to meet the demands of the workforce. In this episode of Talking Shop, we speak with Senator Jan Hochadel about how career and technical education training programs at CTECS are evolving to fulfill employer needs, and how partnership and innovation are the keys to success.]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 09: Building Connecticut’s Construction Workforce Pipeline</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 17:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS)]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industry Association, discusses current career opportunities in construction and the future of workforce development in the field. Learn more about employer benefits of partnering with the technical high schools for a workforce pipeline in the construction field.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industry Association, discusses current career opportunities in construction and the future of workforce development in the field. Learn more about employer benefits of partnering with the technical ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industry Association, discusses current career opportunities in construction and the future of workforce development in the field. Learn more about employer benefits of partnering with the technical high schools for a workforce pipeline in the construction field.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industry Association, discusses current career opportunities in construction and the future of workforce development in the field. Learn more about employer benefits of partnering with the technical high schools for a workforce pipeline in the construction field.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 08: CTECS&#8217; Vision of a Graduate; A Promise to Students</title>
	<link>https://3xstaging.com/podcast/talking-shop-episode-08-ctecs-vision-of-a-graduate-a-promise-to-students/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) reveals the school systems Vision of a Graduate. The Vision of a Graduate outlines the most important skills and qualities CTECS students need in order to find success in career and/or college. It is our promise to students and families, and demonstrates CTECS commitment to preparing students to fulfill the state’s workforce needs. Learn what attributes CTECS stakeholders deemed most vital for graduates to have, and how CTECS will embed the Vision of a Graduate in day-to-day school life.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) reveals the school systems Vision of a Graduate. The Vision of a Graduate outlines the most important skills and qualities CTECS students need in order to find success in care]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) reveals the school systems Vision of a Graduate. The Vision of a Graduate outlines the most important skills and qualities CTECS students need in order to find success in career and/or college. It is our promise to students and families, and demonstrates CTECS commitment to preparing students to fulfill the state’s workforce needs. Learn what attributes CTECS stakeholders deemed most vital for graduates to have, and how CTECS will embed the Vision of a Graduate in day-to-day school life.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) reveals the school systems Vision of a Graduate. The Vision of a Graduate outlines the most important skills and qualities CTECS students need in order to find success in career and/or college. It is our promise to students and families, and demonstrates CTECS commitment to preparing students to fulfill the state’s workforce needs. Learn what attributes CTECS stakeholders deemed most vital for graduates to have, and how CTECS will embed the Vision of a Graduate in day-to-day school life.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 07: Training Auto Technicians of the Future</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Shop with CTECS, U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona proves that anything is possible with a technical high school education. He shares his personal story from an automotive technology student at Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT, to holding the highest education position in this country. Secretary Cardona also discusses how Connecticut’s technical high schools are meeting the workforce development needs in our country when many education systems are not.]]></description>
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	<title>Talking Shop Episode 05: Biliteracy in a Global Economy; a CTE Perspective</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Shop, CTECS Interim Executive Director Dr. Ellen Solek discusses biliteracy in a global economy with Margaret Ortiz-Sanchez, CTECS’ Supervisor of World Languages, English Learners Program and the Seal of Biliteracy. Looking through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) lens, our guest shares CTE classroom strategies for English Learners, ways districts can celebrate their biliterate student population, the benefits of career tech ed in language acquisition, and more.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode of Talking Shop, CTECS Interim Executive Director Dr. Ellen Solek discusses biliteracy in a global economy with Margaret Ortiz-Sanchez, CTECS’ Supervisor of World Languages, English Learners Program and the Seal of Biliteracy. Looking thr]]></itunes:subtitle>
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