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    Imagine America Radio

    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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    American Airlines Cadet Academy & Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

    American Airlines Cadet Academy & Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

    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!

    Diesel Technician Careers with Ohio Technical College

    Diesel Technician Careers with Ohio Technical College

    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/

    Respiratory Therapy Careers with YTI Career Institute

    Respiratory Therapy Careers with YTI Career Institute

    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!

    Electrical Careers with Porter & Chester Institute

    Electrical Careers with Porter & Chester Institute

    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!

    HVAC Careers with The Refrigeration School Inc.

    HVAC Careers with The Refrigeration School Inc.

    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/.

    OcuWeld – Virtual Reality Welding with StrataTech Education Group

    OcuWeld – Virtual Reality Welding with StrataTech Education Group

    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!

    The Future of Software Development Careers

    The Future of Software Development Careers

    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/

    The Future of Information Technology Careers with Berkeley College

    The Future of Information Technology Careers with Berkeley College

    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/

    The Future of Computer Science with Neumont College of Computer Science

    The Future of Computer Science with Neumont College of Computer Science

    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

    The Future of Nursing Careers with Bryant & Stratton College

    The Future of Nursing Careers with Bryant & Stratton College

    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/

    Why I Chose To Become A Medical Assistant with High Desert Medical College

    Why I Chose To Become A Medical Assistant with High Desert Medical College

    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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