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Imagine America Radio was created by the Imagine America Foundation to be a valuable resource for high schools, workforce boards, VA offices, colleges and students alike. The goal of this podcast is to promote the career opportunities that exist in today's workforce, be a resource for student's preparing to enter post secondary institutions, and provide quality information on career and technical education.
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On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we cover how a career college education can help prepare you for an incredible career path in becoming a pilot.We interview the president/CEO of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology along with their partner, the American Airlines Cadet Academy to discuss how these two well established institutions partner together to prepare the next generation of pilots. What goes into becoming a pilot? What is the cadet academy? How does the partnership with Spartan work?All this and more, here!
The Imagine America Foundation interviews Ohio Technical College on Diesel Technician career paths. Most people think of diesel technicians as someone trained to work on semi-trucks or heavy equipment. But there are alternative paths as well, like generator technicians, trains, and more.   Listen to the full episode here: https://www.imagine-america.org/diesel-technician-careers-with-ohio-technical-college/ Visit Ohio Technical College's website: https://www.ohiotech.edu/
Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Paul Schaefer, the regional manager of the CDL program at Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College. On this episode we discuss trucking careers. 
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Emma Aper with Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College on the impact employer relationships play in helping graduates find employment. 
Imagine America Radio and San Joaquin Valley College discuss the future of Maintenance Technician Careers.Joining us on Imagine America Radio is Franklin Saavedra, the trades division manager for SJVC. Tune in to hear us discuss this growing career field and the education needed to become a maintenance technician.
On this episode of Imagine America Radio we interview the program coordinator for the wind and energy programs at MIAT College of Technology in Houston, TX, David Moriconi.David gives us more information on what a wind turbine technician does, what the career outlook looks like, and what a wind turbine program at MIAT College of Technology is like.
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss pilot careers. What does the career opportunity look like for pilots? What is a certified pilot instructor?What is the FFA?  All this and more, on this episode of Imagine America Radio.
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Jim Bologa, the president/CEO of YTI Career Institute and Porter & Chester Institute. We discuss the future of respiratory therapy careers, the current demand for respiratory therapists and the characteristics that make a great therapist. If you're considering a career in this quickly growing field, this episode is a good place to start!
On this episode of Imagine America Radio we discuss The Next Generation In Trucking Association's mission to bring trucking education into high schools across the country!
On this episode of Imagine America Radio we interview Jim Bologa, president and CEO of Porter & Chester Institute.Jim breaks down what an electrical program looks like, what an electrician does, and what characteristics make a great candidate for an electrical program.This is the third episode of our skilled trades awareness month.Join us on this episode to learn more about electrical technician careers!
On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews David Heiman, the senior director of training at The Refrigeration School Inc. and O'Neil Fuller, the lead director of HVAC/R at Tulsa Welding School in Houston, TX.We discuss the importance of a formal education in HVAC and refrigeration, what makes a person a good fit for the career path, how long a training program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals working in HVAC/R. And so much more! Learn more here: https://www.imagine-america.org/hvac-careers-with-the-refrigeration-school-inc/Disclaimers:HVAC career projections for national and Arizona growth can be found at http://www.careerinfonet.org/Occupations. Employment rates are reported for students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. RSI makes no guarantee of graduate employment after program completion. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education. The AOS/MME program is the Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering degree program and is not an academic degree. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.rsi.edu/about-rsi/regulatory-information/.
On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews Chase Lane, the vice president of transformation and Alex DeClaire, the director of welding for StrataTech education Group.OcuWeld is a new and innovative Virtual Reality (VR) welding simulator designed by expert welding instructors for our welding students. OcuWeld provides welding students the opportunity to practice hands-on classroom training in a virtual environment, making concerns about safety, access, and cost of materials no longer relevant. OcuWeld fully immerses students in a virtual environment that mimics classroom lab training and provides access to lessons that complement their online and onsite curriculum. And so much more!
On this episode, Imagine America Radio interview Dr. Evelyn Zayas, the information technology department chair at Rasmussen University. We discuss the importance of a formal education in software development, what makes a person a good fit for software development, how long a software development program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program. To learn more about Rasmussen University, visit their website: https://www.rasmussen.edu/about-rasmussen/
On this episode, Imagine America Radio interview Dr. Tomascz Pazdrowski, the information technology professor at Berkeley College.We discuss the importance of a formal education in information technology, what makes a person a good fit for IT, how long a information technology program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program.To learn more about Berkeley College, visit their website: https://berkeleycollege.edu/
On this episode, Imagine America Radio interviews Ryan Cox, the interim vice president of Nemont College of Computer Science on the future of computer science careers.We discuss the importance of a formal education in computer science, what makes a person a good fit for computer science, how long a computer science program typically is, and what career opportunities are available for individuals studying this program.To learn more about Neumont College of Computer Science, visit their website: www.neumont.edu
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the reason students are choosing to enter the field of vocational nursing.What drives someone to want to enter this field?What training is needed to enter vocational nursing?What should you consider if you're thinking about becoming a vocational nurse?And so much more!
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss practical nursing.What is practical nursing?What should you look for in a school that offers practical nursing?Does the school have relationships with employers and a career services team?And so much more, here: https://www.imagine-america.org/practical-nursing-porter-chester-institute/
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we interview Dr. Armstrong, the director of nursing for Bryant & Stratton College on the future of nursing.Is now a good time to enter the nursing field?What does the demand for nurses look like?How has COVID-19 impacted nursing?What should someone look for in a nursing program? All this and more!For the full page with notes, visit: https://www.imagine-america.org/future-nursing-careers-bryant-stratton-college/
What is the difference between an ADN and a BSN degree? How long does each program take to finish? What credentials should I expect to receive from one of these programs? What is the demand for nurses? All this and more!
On this episode of Imagine America Radio, we discuss the reason students are choosing to enter the field of medical assisting. What drives someone to want to enter this field? What education is needed to enter medical assisting? What should you consider if you're thinking of becoming a medical assistant? And so much more!
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Nick Chernick

Thank you so much for giving us all these details.

Nov 17th
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Nov 11th
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