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How High School Logistics Programs Are Creating Job-Ready Graduates With Glenn Ecalne
Glenn Ecalne is a Business, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Financial Literacy Teacher at Patterson High School. With experience working in supply chain and logistics for companies like Home Depot, Amazon, and Kohl's, he teaches students within the school district's vocational and CTE pathways.
In this episode…Many high school graduates enter the workforce without the foundational skills needed to succeed in logistics, warehousing, or even personal finance. This lack of preparation often leads to high attrition rates, missed career opportunities, and poor long-term financial decisions. How can educators close the gap between academic learning and real-world readiness in supply chain management?
Logistics and business teacher Glenn Ecalne has built a hands-on, skills-based curriculum at Patterson High School. He immerses students in a fully functional warehouse setting, teaches practical tools like the STAR method for interviews, and integrates Six Sigma certifications into the classroom. Glenn also instills habits like early 401(k) contributions and budgeting, ensuring students are equipped to land jobs and grow within their careers.
Tune in to this episode of The Tao of Pizza Podcast as Mark Hiddleson interviews Glenn Ecalne, Business, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Financial Literacy Teacher at Patterson High School, about preparing students for the supply chain and logistics workforce through vocational training programs. Glenn discusses real-world training, including warehousing simulations, interview techniques, and industry partnerships that create tuition-free career paths.
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By Mark HiddlesonGlenn Ecalne is a Business, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Financial Literacy Teacher at Patterson High School. With experience working in supply chain and logistics for companies like Home Depot, Amazon, and Kohl's, he teaches students within the school district's vocational and CTE pathways.
In this episode…Many high school graduates enter the workforce without the foundational skills needed to succeed in logistics, warehousing, or even personal finance. This lack of preparation often leads to high attrition rates, missed career opportunities, and poor long-term financial decisions. How can educators close the gap between academic learning and real-world readiness in supply chain management?
Logistics and business teacher Glenn Ecalne has built a hands-on, skills-based curriculum at Patterson High School. He immerses students in a fully functional warehouse setting, teaches practical tools like the STAR method for interviews, and integrates Six Sigma certifications into the classroom. Glenn also instills habits like early 401(k) contributions and budgeting, ensuring students are equipped to land jobs and grow within their careers.
Tune in to this episode of The Tao of Pizza Podcast as Mark Hiddleson interviews Glenn Ecalne, Business, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Financial Literacy Teacher at Patterson High School, about preparing students for the supply chain and logistics workforce through vocational training programs. Glenn discusses real-world training, including warehousing simulations, interview techniques, and industry partnerships that create tuition-free career paths.