Pick Your Path Podcast

The purpose of the episodes of this podcast is to give students the opportunity to gain insight into careers that that they may be interested in. The episodes will be no more than 10 minutes long and will be an interview format. Each professional interviewed will work locally in the Faribault County, MN area.

Physical Therapist

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Physical Therapist? Listen as Jenna Koenig describes her day!

11-30
14:15

Physical Therapist Assistant

Have you ever wondered what a Physical Therapist Assistant does? Take a listen as Betsy Schultz takes us through her typical day and what it take to become a Physical Therapist Assistant!

10-29
06:18

Activities Director / Dean of Students

Have you ever wondered who is in charge of scheduling all of the activies at a high school and who is responisble for working through difficult situations with students? Listen as Rob Norman, of Blue Earth Area schools descirbes what his typical day looks like and the education needed to become an Activities Director and Dean of Students!

09-27
08:06

Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech)

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become an Radiologic Technologist? Listen as Jamie Shure explains what it takes and what your day to day might look like if you choose to take that career path! 

08-19
09:26

Deputy City Clerk

Have you ever wondered who is in charge of the city finances? Take a listen as Echo Roggenkamp of the City of Blue Earth explains the education or experience needed for this career!

07-21
05:40

Registered Nurse

Have you every wondered about the education and licensure needed to be a Registered Nurse? Have you ever thought about the endless opportunities that are available to Registered Nurses? Listen as Sue Hassing of United Hospital District describes a few of the different opportunities and the education and licensure needed!

07-16
10:05

Bank Branch Lead

Have you ever wondered who is in charge at one of our local banks, and what it takes to get there! Take a listen as Ryen Gossen of CCF Bank in Wells walks us through the steps! 

07-01
06:29

Insurance Agent

Have you ever wondered who you turn to when you need to insure your house, car or any other valuable? Listen as Lars Bierly describes the education needed to become an insurance agent!

06-28
07:19

Custom Cabinets / Entrepreneur

Custom Cabinets and more is what you will find at Backwoods Design! Listen as we speak with owner, Scott Lehmann, about the training and skills needed for not only working with wood, but also being an entrepreneur. 

06-21
12:38

Real Estate Broker/Sales Person

Have you ever thought about becoming a Real Estate Agent or Broker? Listen as Brad Heggen explains the education and licensure needed as well as what your typical day may look like!

06-10
13:59

Public Works and Waste Water Treatment Plant Director

Have you ever wondered who is in charge of all of the city parks, and most of the water with in the city? The crews that the Public Works director supervises is in charge of all of that, plus more! Listen as Jamie Holland, Public Works Director for Blue Earth, describes what his day is typically like and what it took to become the director!

05-20
10:43

Medical Social Worker

Are you interested in helping people? Do you like to talk with people and have a different day every day? If you answered yes to these questions, becoming a medical social worker may be perfect for you! Listen as Blue Earth native Katelyn Kuechenmeister speaks about the education needed and what her day is like!

05-17
09:59

Electric Engine Repair Tech

Have you ever wondered who fixes all of the electric engines in our area? Listen as Kim, the office manager, explains what qualifications are needed to become a tech at Ron's Electric Motor Repair!

05-03
06:14

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Operator

Have you ever thought about how 2D drawings for different parts of machines become 3D models? Take a listen as Isiah Bladzik explains the training needed and what your work day might be like!

04-27
04:36

Human Resource Manager

Have you ever wondered who is generally in charge of the hiring process at most companies? Do you like helping people through sometimes difficult situations? Listen as we speak with Bevcomm's Human Resource Manager, Amy Kiester as she descibes her day and the level of education and training needed for it. 

04-15
08:52

Medical Laboratory Technician

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be in the lab at a hospital? Listen as Lab Manager KTlynn Oeffler of United Hospital District describes what it takes! 

04-12
06:48

Electrican

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an electrician or what their typical day looks like? Listen as Brett Loge of Electric Service Company in Blue Earth explains it all!

03-25
06:08

General Manager - Radio Station

Have you ever wondered what it is like to run a radio station or a business in general? Listen as Ron Revere of KBEW in Blue Earth describes his day and the education/experience needed to become a general manager!

03-22
09:58

Farm Equipment Technician

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a farm equipment technician? Here is your opportunity to find out! Listen as Dakota Kalis, of Kibble Equipment of Blue Earth walks us through the process! 

03-01
04:30

High School Counselor

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a high school counselor? This podcast takes a look at the education needed, and the what your typical day would look like! Take a listen!

02-19
11:48

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