What If We've Been Preparing for Aviation Jobs All Wrong? With Joel English
Description
In this episode, host Michael Sangster interviews Joel English, President Emeritus for Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, and Tidewater Tech, and he is the President of English Advisory, a higher education consulting firm based in Norfolk, Virginia. The conversation delves into the importance of career education and its transformative impact on students' lives. Joel shares his journey from academia to career education, highlighting the moral dilemma he faced and how it led him to help students gain practical skills and achieve employment. The discussion also covers the pressing need for skilled aviation maintenance workers and the launch of a new documentary,' Tradeswomen,' aimed at inspiring more women to enter the trades. Joel emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration across borders to address the growing demand for skilled workers.
This episode is sponsored by eLoft Careers. eLoft Careers offers online, on-demand job search courses designed specifically for students, teaching them how to build standout resumes and cover letters, master interviews, and navigate today’s job market with confidence.
01:57 Guest Introduction: Joel English
03:12 Joel's Career Journey and Insights
04:44 Aviation Maintenance and Education
12:37 The Tradeswomen Documentary
23:44 Mentorship and Career Impact
35:25 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes
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