This episode features a conversation with Tim Messina, owner and founder of Studio Lab in Derry New Hampshire, as well as Ian Messina, Director of Virtual Production at Studio Lab as they discuss the history of the company, as well as the shifts that they needed to make due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These shifts resulted in an explosion of their XR (extended reality) video production. Discover some of the drivers for the growth of virtual production and some of the innovation happening in the video technology space. You’ll also hear about how to gain technical skills in this area and some of the qualities that are necessary to begin a career in video technology.

This episode features a conversation with multiple panelists from Parkland Medical Center as they discuss current workforce issues impacting the medical profession. Discover some of the available healthcare training programs, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the recruiting and retention of healthcare talent. You’ll also hear about the various career pathways available in the medical/healthcare field, as well some of the most important industry partners when it comes to developing an industry talent pipeline. 

Tune in as panelists David Juvet, Interim President of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, Susannah Chance, Senior VP of Human Resources, Work Opportunities Unlimited and Joe Doiron, Director of Workforce Development, State of New Hampshire Department, Office of Business Affairs, discuss the current state of New Hampshire’s economy. Discover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New Hampshire’s economy, evolving employer changes and expectations, and what employers are facing when hiring tomorrow's workforce. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from a panel of guest across various transportation industries in New Hampshire. Tune in for updates on relevant legislation, the efforts that are underway to prepare students to work on emerging transportation technologies,  and how Amtrack is updating their trains and service delivery to meet the needs of the 21st century. You’ll also discover how New Hampshire has made “flying cars” road legal and when you can expect to see them available.  

Join us along with our student co-host, Aleksandra Carney, as we have a conversation with three women industry leaders and talk about the impact, challenges and opportunities today's female executives face during and post COVID-19. Discover the efforts being made to recruit more women into industry, how women can find work-life balance and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women in our workforce. 

Join us for this special episode of Top of the Tower, celebrating women in construction in New Hampshire. This episode will be the first of many future episodes that will be student led!  Join our student co-hosts as they have a conversation with a panel of women working in construction as they reveal their biggest challenges, share their most memorable moments working in the field, and discuss the role that they think women will play in the industry in the future. Discover the efforts being made to increase awareness of the opportunities that exist for women in the construction industry in New Hampshire. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from a panel of experts about challenges and opportunities in the architecture and civil engineering industries in New Hampshire. Discover details about Pinkerton Academy’s architecture program and some of the projects that students have been involved in. The panelists also discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the industry, and share industry trends and predictions.   

Kate Kreamer, Deputy Executive Director at Advance CTE, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to support visionary state leadership, cultivate best practices, and speak with a collective voice to advance high quality CTE policies, programs and pathways that ensure career success for each learner. Discover national practices that are supporting CTE growth and hear takeaways from Advance CTE’s national and regional report of findings. 

In this episode, you’ll hear from a panel of experts about the efforts that are underway to engage the next generation of broadcasters. Discover industry challenges and opportunities, and the impact of social media on broadcasting. You’ll hear about some of the career opportunities available in broadcasting beyond being a live personality, and how new technologies are driving increased interest in media careers.

United States Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson joins the program to reveal why he has sponsored the $6Billion national legislation called the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes through FY2024 the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Discover how the legislation will provide education that addresses in-demand jobs. You’ll also hear about the biggest changes in the current reauthorization, and the next legislative steps when it comes to Career and Technical Education.