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Janet Bray, Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education on Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

Janet Bray PhotoJanet Bray is Executive Director of the Association for Career and Technical Education, the largest national education association dedicated to preparing youth and adults for careers. Janet shares how CTE impacts over 50 million students in secondary and post secondary schools and provides employers with qualified employees. She discusses:

  • the hottest careers;
  • the knowledge and skills required in today’s workplace;
  • the importance of aligning academics and careers;
  • effective delivery models around the country;
  • benefits of CTE;
  • best practices and their results.
  • CTE has reduced the dropout rate, improved career prospects, and facilitated worker retraining. For additional information listen to the show or visit http://www.acte.org/

    Lynn O’Shaughnessy, Author of The College Solution, on Shrinking the cost of college!

    lynn-300Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the author of The College Solution: Shrinking the Cost of College, a college contributor for US News & World Report, and blogger for CBSMoneyWatch and TheCollegeSolutionBlog. For years, college tuition has been increasing faster than inflation, with the most expensive colleges costing $50,000 annually. Learn how to get cash for yourself or your college-bound child:

    • Save tens of thousands of dollars by identifying the financial fingerprint of colleges
    • Discover 60 colleges that offer the best financial aid packages
    • Attend out-of-state public universities for in-state prices
    • Discover why expensive schools can be cheaper than your home state universities
    • Tap into the biggest source of scholarship cash.

    For more from Lynn O’Shaughnessy, listen to the entire show on Monday, August 30, at 12pm EST/9am PST, or visit thecollegesolutionblog.com.

    Dr. Robert Pennington: Managing the Stress of Change in Turbulent Times

    Dr. Robert Pennington image Dr. Robert Pennington, executive coach and educational psychologist, walks the talk of someone who knows professionally and personally how to deal well with life’s challenges. He teaches individuals and groups how to:

    • Recognize stress quicker and move through it faster
    • Understand three definitions relating stress and change
    • Discover the Positive Opposite Possibility of Worry
    • Avoid up to 90% of stressful disagreements.

    One of the top hurdles to overcoming change is resistance. Rob shares techniques to help you adapt to and embrace change.

    For more from Dr. Robert Pennington, listen to the entire show.

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    How to Advance Your Career and Education with Welcome Wilson, Sr., Chairman of the University of Houston System Board of Regents

    bioWelcomeWilson182x255 University of Houston System Board of Regents Chairman, Welcome Wilson, is an entrepreneur, statesman and educator whose career spans half a century. His current passion is leading the UH to become a Tier One University, which will create economic and educational benefits for generations to come. Having assisted hundreds of thousands of professionals advance their careers, Welcome Wilson has helped UH become a leader in higher education. Mr. Wilson discusses the importance of education for the economy, communities, and individual success. He discusses tips to help you make educational decisions that fit your career aspirations.

    For more from Welcome Wilson, listen to the entire show.

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    Dr. Tony Zeiss, President Central Piedmont Community College on “Building Your Own Career Ladder”

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    Dr. Tony Zeiss, author of Build Your Own Ladder: 4 Secrets to Making Your Career Dreams Come True, shares how to utilize your powers of:

    • Vision
    • Thought
    • Influence
    • Reciprocity

    Learn strategies that successful people have employed for thousands of years. Whether just entering the workforce, establishing personal career plans, or already working and want a more meaningful career, you will gain insight into how to exceed your dreams and have an extraordinary career.

    For more from Dr. Zeiss, listen to the entire show or visit: www.cpcc.edu/president.

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    Dr. Bill Pepicello, President, University Of Phoenix, on Career Advancement through Education

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    As the sixth president of the University of Phoenix, Dr. Bill Pepicello is responsible for the leadership of the largest private university in the United States. He has extensive experience in higher education, having served as Provost for the University, Dean of the School of Advanced Studies, as well as in executive, administrative, and faculty positions with a number of prestigious institutions. He holds both master’s and doctorate degrees in Linguistics from Brown University. Dr. Pepicello serves on a number of national, state, and local Boards and is recognized as a leader in the changing landscape of American higher education.

    Dr. Pepicello spoke about his perceptions on how education positions one for success in their field of choice, how the current economic conditions will challenge various career aspirations, how global competition impacts career choices and addressed questions from the audience.

    For more from Dr. Pepicello, listen to the entire show!

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