Inside Career Technical Education

On this edition of Inside Career Technical Education, host Ann Baldwin speaks with Paul Peterson, graduate of Porter and Chester Institute’s Electronics Program and Senior Director of Operations at Jones Lang LaSalle in Connecticut. Paul walks us through his successful journey of postsecondary education which began right out of high school. Paul talks about why he was drawn to Porter and Chester’s “hands-on” Electronics Technology Program,  and why it is the perfect time for people to consider a career in the skilled trades including Electrical, HVAC, Security, and Telecom. For more information on what Porter and Chester has to offer, check out www.porterchester.edu.

On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" host Ann Baldwin is joined by Matt Codrington, a graduate of Porter and Chester Institute's Dental Assisting program. After spending time in the field as a dental assistant, Matt began instructing in the program at our Chicopee campus, where he quickly found a passion for helping new students achieve their goals.

In this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, host Ann Baldwin is joined by YTI Career Institute Dental Assisting program director Lisa Brown. Following 15+ years in her career as a Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Lisa began instructing in the Dental Assisting program at YTI. We highlight the importance of the Dental Assistant in the dental office and how the flexible, real-world training at YTI prepares graduates for their new careers!

On this episode of "Inside Career Technical Education", co-hosts Ann Baldwin and Porter and Chester Institute President/CEO Jim Bologa welcome Cedric Saysay to the podcast! Cedric took the leap from the finance industry to training in Computer Aided and Drafting Design. After years working in the field, Cedric returned to Porter and Chester Institute to help new students pursue their passions! Learn more about career training at PCI at PorterChester.edu.

On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, YTI Career Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa and co-host Ann Baldwin are joined by U.S. Navy veteran Eric Blacker to discuss his path as an adult learner to a career in electronics. Eric followed the hybrid learning in our Electronics Engineering Technology program with a real-world, hands-on externship, and now enjoys a full-time, 9 to 5 job in his new career!

On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of YTI Career Institute, are joined by Adam Faight, Director of Learning and Design at YTI Career Institute, to introduce our new Cybersecurity program. Adam covers all the details of the curriculum and highlights opportunities for employment in this career.

On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of Porter and Chester Institute, visit with Dyquan McCray, a 2022 Graduate of the HVACR program at Porter and Chester Institute. Dyquan began his post-high school journey at a community college and working at restaurants before finding his niche in the hands-on trade of HVACR. Dyquan started without any experience with tools and mechanics, but quickly found a career path he is excited about. Continued success Dyquan!

2023 is the perfect time to learn something new! On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and Jim Bologa, President and CEO of Porter and Chester Institute and YTI Career Institute, offer their view of career training in 2023. Now is the time to set your education goals for the new year! Visit PorterChester.edu to learn more about our program offerings.

On this episode of our "Inside Career Technical Education" podcast, co-hosts Ann Baldwin and Porter and Chester Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa announce the launch of PCI's Welding program at our New London, CT campus. Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor Peter Barber highlights the experience he brings to the program, the program's curriculum, and how students can progress through a variety of welding specialties. We also talk about the shift to an interest in skilled trades and welding careers and the opportunities for professional welders!

On this episode of our Inside Career and Technical Education podcast, hosts Ann Baldwin and YTI Career Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa are joined by Brandon Tharp. Brandon is a graduate of our HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) program and has been working in the field for the past seven years with the employer who first hired him after graduating at YTI! After high school, Brandon found that college isn't for everyone, and YTI's hands-on training provided a pathway to employment in a career he enjoys. Continued success Brandon!

To learn more about the HVACR program at YTI Career Institute, visit https://yti.edu/programs/hvacr.