Skill Stadium

By Keith Williams

The Skill Stadium podcast features business owners, hiring managers, trade school administrators, and skilled trade professionals.

What you will learn from this podcast is the following:

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How many episodes does Skill Stadium have?

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October 11, 2022 Moving from Argentina to California, her career path and life changed when she was introduced to welding a profession she knew nothing about.
Mariana Ludmer grew up in Argentina and moved to California when she was 18. She graduated from University of California, Berkeley. Mariana was introduced to welding by a friend and she has not looked back. Mariana is a Welding instructor and operations manager of California Welding Institute in Lake Elsinore in Southern California. Mariana is involved in the American Society of Welders where she has volunteered since 2007. She is an ambassador for Welding and is proud of the fact that the school she started is approved by the California Veterans Association. She is passionate and is involved with local high schools exposing and educating youth to the opportunities in Welding.

What you will learn on this episode
You will learn the importance of welding and how it touches so many facets of our lives. You will learn about the career opportunities and the resources to support anyone intersted in a career in Welding.

Mariana Ludmer/ Welding Links
http://www.socalwelding.com/
https://www.instagram.com/californiaweldinginstitute/
https://www.youtube.com/user/AdvancedWeldtecInc
https://www.aws.org/home

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
33min
October 04, 2022 Construction Ready began as the vision of Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to revitalize communities in the west side of Atlanta by creating career opportunities for disadvantaged residents
Scott Shelar is the President&CEO of Construction Ready is non-profit organization created in 1993 as the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia
In the summer of 2014, the workforce development program we have come to know as Construction Ready, began as a vision of The Home Depot and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to revitalize communities in the Westside of Atlanta by creating career opportunities for some of the City’s disadvantaged residents. The vehicle through which this vision would be initially achieved, was construction of the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Construction Ready Links
https://www.instagram.com/constructionready/
https://www.facebook.com/ConstructionReady/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/constructionready/
https://twitter.com/ConstrucReady

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
43min
September 27, 2022 A people first company that focuses on solutions and attacks challenges as a team. "We hunt as a pack" CEO Chris Gutkes
Chris Gutkes president of Island Elevator is a 4th generation elevator technician and US Army veteran. Chris has unique perspective that makes him an effective leader. He started in the field as a technician, and he made a successful transition into leadership. He understands what it takes to solve the customers problem and the importance of taking care of his employees.

What You Will Learn On This Episode
The benefits of building a strong company culture
The importance of being a learner in todays market

Island Elevator Links
https://islandelevator.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/island-elevator/
https://www.facebook.com/IslandElevator/
https://twitter.com/islandelevator

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
55min
September 20, 2022 BMW Master Technician, Actress, Boxer, Instructor, shares the in's and outs of life at a luxury auto dealership.
Grace Claudio was born and raised in the Bronx NY. She is a Master BMW Technician, Actress, Auto Instructor at Bronx College, Boxer, Model. Grace shares her journey the challenges and what it takes to be successful.

What you will Learn:
The difference between working at an independent auto shop versus a name brand dealer.
The pay structure between those dealers.
How technology is affecting the automotive industry.
What it takes to be successful,

Grace Claudio Links
https://www.backstage.com/u/grace-claudio/
https://linktr.ee/gracie_j24
https://www.instagram.com/iam_graciej_24/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/492189787/scorn-1
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
35min
September 13, 2022 Conversation with podcast host of Inside The Trades sharing stories about attending Skills USA National Leadership Skills Conference in Atlanta
Derek Cameron is a podcaster host of "Inside The Trades" Champion of The Skilled Trades. Derek spent his career in higher education and this shaped is perspective on careers. Reformed office worker that picked the camera back up and returned to his content creator roots. Interesting fact Derek is a FAA certified drone pilot.

Derek Cameron Links
https://www.foundryy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundryy/
https://www.instagram.com/foundryy/
https://www.facebook.com/FoundryyU
https://www.tiktok.com/@bizfoundryy

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
44min
September 06, 2022 Joshua O'Neal College Athlete shares how acquiring new skills, education and mindset of being better than you were the day before has increased is earnings and provided new career opportunities
Joshua O'Neal is a CTE Welding Instructor with Riverside County. Joshua has over 20 years of experience working in construction. He started his career as a carpenter specializing in framing residential and commercial projects. He attended Bakersfield College on a wrestling scholarship.

Education
Park University
Masters Degree, Organizational Leadership 2017-2020
Bachelors Degree Social Psychology 2017-2018
Undergraduate Certificate, Mental Health Counseling 2017-2018
Joshua O'Neals Website
https://jooneal.wixsite.com/website

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
30min
August 30, 2022 Edwin Parra grew up in a low income community in Atlanta where lost friends to gangs and drugs. He is helping young people enter the skill trades.
Edwin Parra works for Anting-Johnson Company Skilled Trade Recruiting, Onboarding and Career Development for Atlanta Field Division. Coordinate and Facilitate Trade Divisions for the Metro Atlanta area. Assist Construction Management in Safety Implementation and Risk Reduction. Developed and implemented Pre-Apprenticeship Programs with local High School and Tech School Trade Progams. Developed, Implemented and Manage Accredited Apprenticeship Programs for Atlanta Field Divisions. In partnership with Business Leaders United and the National Skills Coalition, advocaced for Skilled Trade policies & Initiatives on a Local and Federal Level.

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
49min
August 23, 2022 Kendra Liinamaa A young woman making an impact on the mining industry
Kendra Liinamaa is Millwright Apprentice who graduated from Cambrian colleges Industrial Millwright program. She is a Trades Ambassador for Kick Ass Careers.

https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/06/15/women-in-mining-day-canada/?utm_content=211671845&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-35552250
https://www.kickasscareers.ca/

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
32min
August 16, 2022 Nick Kasik Skilled Trades Advocate, Author, TV Show Host and he is working hard to make the trades cool again
Nick Kasik is a Construction Executive Skilled Trades Advocate Author, and TV Show is passionate about the skilled trades. Nick believes the trades are the backbone of the country, and he is committed to bringing the trades back to our schools.

https://www.working--class.org/home

Books
Working Class Making The Trades Cool Again
At What Point Did This Country Change the Color of Its Collar

TV Show
Working Class on JUL-TV, ROKU, Fire TV, Google Play, YouTube

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
32min
August 09, 2022 Pete Zeppetella Journey man carpenter who has created a clothing line for Skilled trades workers
Pete Zeppetella is a carpenter from St Catherine's Ontario. Pete's mom had him working with a carpenter at 13 years old. He started working on framing houses. He started Zepps gear so workers can wear their safety harnesses in more comfortable way.

https://zeppsgear.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/zeppsgear/
https://www.instagram.com/zeppsgear/
https://twitter.com/Zeppsgear

ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
Instagram
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
Twitter
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
...more
40min

FAQs about Skill Stadium:

How many episodes does Skill Stadium have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.