Global CTE Learning

Excited for our CEO Sylvester Chisom to be the closing virtual speaker for the Fall 2024 Catapult Professional Development Series! This incredible group represented leadership from multiple institutions across Los Angeles County dedicated to bridging high schools and community colleges. Their work focuses on dual enrollment, articulation agreements, and providing technical assistance to create seamless education and career pathways. Special thanks to Ren Mao, M.A. for moderating the session and driving such engaging conversations! During the session, Sylvester shared strategies for incorporating and scaling Durable Skills across CTE Pathways and answered thought-provoking questions from the audience. The energy and passion in the room were inspiring, and way too much fun was had over the shared vision for the future of education! We are grateful for this opportunity to support leaders in shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in CTE! Thank you to our friend Kevin J Fleming, Ph.D. and the Catapult team for the opportunity. Global CTE Learning #DurableSkills #CareerPathways #CTE #DualEnrollment #FutureOfWork #Leadership

Self-Belief: The Key to Pursuing Your Own Path In a society where "success" is often defined by going to college, how do we help students confidently embrace paths connected to career tech education? Shelley Gates, Ed.D. and Sylvester Chisom dive into this question, she shares her insights on the self-esteem students need to stand strong against societal pressures and choose careers that truly align with their passions. This clip is a powerful reminder of why building confidence and redefining success is critical for the future of education. Watch and share with a friend the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep55 #CareerTechEd #FutureOfCTE #GlobalCTEPodcast

The new episode of the Global CTE Podcast is live, and this one is special to us! Episode 55 features Shelley Gates, Ed.D., one of our all-time favorite CTE Directors and a dear friend of Sylvester Chisom's. They first met 8 years ago while Sylvester was speaking at the national ACTE Vision conference. From that day, she’s been a constant source of inspiration, and though she’s now retired, Shelley remains a powerful voice and leader in the CTE and work-based learning world. Her dedication to helping students find their path is unmatched, and we are grateful to share her insights with you all. Tune in here to the Global CTE Learning Podcast https://bit.ly/gctep55 #careerteched #futureofcte

Excited to share that our CEO Sylvester Chisom will be joining a powerhouse panel at the Aurora Institute Symposium with Tim Taylor, President of America Succeeds, and Brittany Griffin, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Learner-Centered Collaborative! Together, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in education today: preparing students for a fast-evolving workforce. ?? Session Title: Scaling Student Employability Skills from Early Education into the Adult Workforce ?? Date: November 4th ? Time: 9:30-10:30 am CST In this session, we’ll dive deep into practical, impactful strategies to embed durable skills in classrooms, empowering students for lifelong success. Join us to explore how we can transform education and shape a brighter future for our students. Can’t wait to see you there! Global CTE Learning #Aurora2024 #DurableSkills #EducationInnovation #FutureOfWork #StudentSuccess

We love this clip! Drew Crowe shares with Sylvester Chisom how the Jane Adams Resource Corporation (JARC Training) has created pathways out of poverty through high-paying jobs in manufacturing. With training centers across multiple cities, they offer programs in CNC, welding, and automation—connecting local communities to lucrative careers with real upward mobility. This is the kind of impact that changes lives and communities. Watch the clip below to learn more about this powerful initiative! Catch the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep54 #ManufacturingMonth #cte #ManufacturingCareers #UpwardMobility #SkillsGap

Someone needs to hear this...Be Resilient! Here is a little Monday Motivation from Drew Crowe. Watch this inspiring clip as Drew shares with Sylvester Chisom how to harness the power of what we believe to be one of the most important Durable Skills, Resilience. Share this with a friend! Catch the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep54 The New American Manufacturing Renaissance America Succeeds #ManufacturingMonth #SkillsGap #CTE #AdvancedManufacturing

Watch this powerful moment from Ep.54! Drew Crowe dives into the skills gap in advanced manufacturing and shares with Sylvester Chisom how educators can prepare students for the future. From problem-solving and teamwork to digital design, Drew highlights the key skills needed to succeed in a landscape driven by AI, automation, and robotics. Watch now to learn more! Catch the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep54 The New American Manufacturing Renaissance #ManufacturingMonth #SkillsGap #CTE #AdvancedManufacturing

Ep.54 of the Global CTE Podcast is now live and we are celebrating Manufacturing Month with this episode! Watch the clip below as, Drew Crowe shares with Sylvester Chisom his powerful origin story of how he was introduced to the manufacturing industry....I love what he says at the end of the clip about cutting the material as if it were worth a million dollars—such a testament to his work ethic and mindset. Catch the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep54 #ManufacturingMonth #CTE #AdvancedManufacturing #Resilience #Podcast

In celebration of Manufacturing Month, we're dropping Episode 54 of the Global CTE Learning Podcast tomorrow featuring Drew Crowe! From a two-time felon to a trailblazer in the advanced manufacturing space, Andrew's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and opportunity. Join Sylvester Chisom & Drew as he shares his journey of closing the skills gap and inspiring the next generation of leaders in manufacturing. Don't miss it! Catch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep54 #ManufacturingMonth #CTE #AdvancedManufacturing #SkillsGap #Resilience #Empowerment #WorkforceDevelopment

How can AI tools like ChatGPT transform Career and Technical Education (CTE)? Zachary Johnson shares with Sylvester Chisom on the pod how AI helps students break down complex projects into actionable steps and even plays devil's advocate by identifying potential challenges. This is a game changer for teaching problem-solving, planning, and critical thinking in today’s classrooms! Watch the full Global CTE Learning Podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/gctep53 North Kansas City Schools The STARTedUP Foundation #CareerTechEd #CTEWorks #ExperientialLearning #FutureOfEducation #AIinEducation #RealWorldSkills