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287 - Bridging the Trades Gap: Unlocking Opportunities in Skilled Trades for All with Ken Midgett
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Peter and Alli interview Ken Midgett, Plumbing Market Director at Interplay Learning. Ken shares his journey from being a successful business owner to becoming a dedicated and passionate CTE educator. He talks about his transition into teaching and the challenges he faced, as well as the rewarding experience of working with his students. Ken also discusses the cooperative education program he implemented, which allows students to gain real-world experience through paid internships and job shadows in the plumbing industry. He explains how this program motivated and inspired his students, driving them to excel and pursue their career goals. Ken highlights the success of the program, with a 100% placement rate for eligible seniors and the positive impact it had on his classroom dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and the integration of technology in his teaching approach. Ken concludes by discussing the role of assessments and outcomes in CTE education, explaining the completion exam that students are required to take and the high achievement levels his students attained. Overall, the episode sheds light on Ken's journey as an educator and his dedication to providing valuable opportunities for students in the skilled trades.
Connect with Ken Midgett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmidgett/
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Peter Hostrawser
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In this episode of the podcast, hosts Peter and Alli interview Ken Midgett, Plumbing Market Director at Interplay Learning. Ken shares his journey from being a successful business owner to becoming a dedicated and passionate CTE educator. He talks about his transition into teaching and the challenges he faced, as well as the rewarding experience of working with his students. Ken also discusses the cooperative education program he implemented, which allows students to gain real-world experience through paid internships and job shadows in the plumbing industry. He explains how this program motivated and inspired his students, driving them to excel and pursue their career goals. Ken highlights the success of the program, with a 100% placement rate for eligible seniors and the positive impact it had on his classroom dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and the integration of technology in his teaching approach. Ken concludes by discussing the role of assessments and outcomes in CTE education, explaining the completion exam that students are required to take and the high achievement levels his students attained. Overall, the episode sheds light on Ken's journey as an educator and his dedication to providing valuable opportunities for students in the skilled trades.
Connect with Ken Midgett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmidgett/
Connect with Alli and Peter
Peter Hostrawser
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/
TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser
Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com
Alli Privitt
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/
Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/
Check out our sponsors below
spikeview
You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! If you are interested in more info email the spikeview team at [email protected]
Host Peter Hostrawser talking about spikeview