On this episode of “Simplifying Life Through Technology,” Mark and Andrew from SoundVision sit down with Tony Lellie, the Digital Marketing instructor at Mitchell Community College’s Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership in Statesville.

Ever wondered how a practical education approach can shape the future of students? Welcome to an exciting episode where Tony Lellie, a seasoned Digital Marketing Instructor at Mitchell Community College, shares the intriguing behind-the-scenes of his Client Capstone Project. Tony walks us through how students collaborate with local businesses on real, tangible projects, applying their learned skills in a practical setting, an approach that has been enhancing their learning journey and setting them up for their future careers.

From fashion to graphic design, our chat with Tony reveals how his students have made significant contributions to the business community. He shares instances of students working on projects that have not only sharpened their technical prowess but also honed their soft skills, prepping them for life post-school. This riveting conversation also brings out Tony's retirement plans and his love for the band Toto. We conclude by exploring the importance of community involvement and appreciating our students' participation with SoundVision. So, buckle up for a captivating conversation that promises to leave you inspired and enlightened!

We Discuss:

• What the Client Capstone Project at CCTL is
• How Tony started the Client Capstone Project
• Previous projects completed in Lellie's class
• What SoundVision's group received as their Capstone project score
• What student's take away from the Capstone project
• Tony's plans for retirement

Congrats to Mr. Lellie on retiring!!!

For more information on Mitchell Community College’s CCTL Program:

https://cctl.issnc.org/ 

For more information on SoundVision:

https://www.svavnc.com/