In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Amber Butcher discusses the Learn and Earn Grant, a state initiative that reimburses local businesses for hiring interns from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The conversation highlights the benefits for both students and businesses, including financial incentives, hands-on experience, and career growth opportunities. Amber explains the eligibility criteria for both students and companies, the application process, and the various fields of study that can benefit from this program. The episode concludes with advice for students and businesses interested in participating in the Learn and Earn initiative.

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Email - ABUTCHER@blueridgectc.edu

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBwSVPGzuiKLlcB1BiC3CNWtipdNLQkW/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!Check out more Podcasts here:

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/about-blue-ridge/podcasts/

In this episode, Joel Heslop welcomes students Dianne Rose and Nathan Clark to discuss the exciting activities of the STEM club and the Space Team at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, focusing on their recent trip to the Green Bank Observatory. The conversation highlights the hands-on experiences students had with radio astronomy, the collaborative efforts among different institutions, and future plans for more educational trips. They share their awesome experience and excitement for future ones!

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STEM@bluerridgectc.edu

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16yItT-cKvHaW3vCJ7aK4XevOAkYcLw__/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!Check out more Podcasts here:

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/about-blue-ridge/podcasts/

In this episode, we explore the various career support initiatives at Blue Ridge CTC, focusing on the WORC5 grant and Learn and Earn grants. Alan, the Career and Employment Counselor, discusses how these programs assist students in overcoming barriers to education and employment, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships and networking in achieving career success.

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https://www.blueridgectc.edu/financial-aid/grants/

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!Check out more Podcasts here:

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/about-blue-ridge/podcasts/

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop is joined by Don Heumpreus, IT Program Coordinator and Dianne Rose, current student president of the STEM Club at Blue Ridge CTC.

This conversation explores the STEM Club at Blue Ridge CTC, highlighting its goals, activities, and the importance of community and support for students in STEM fields. The discussion includes insights from club leaders about fostering engagement, organizing events, and creating a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their major. We talk about the importance of networking, leadership opportunities, and the role of food in bringing people together.

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STEM@bluerridgectc.edu

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ydrH5poxCExahHKFBI3SLRBvzPF27Vre/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!Check out more Podcasts here:

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/about-blue-ridge/podcasts/

In this episode of the Culinary Academy Podcast, hosts Chef Steve Weiss and Chef Miriam Conroy discuss various topics related to culinary education, including the Ascend grant, food safety, kitchen tools, and a traditional Basque recipe.

Special guest Olivia Loy joins them to discuss the Ascend Grant! They emphasize the importance of supporting students in their culinary journey and explore how food can serve as medicine. The episode also features practical cooking tips and culinary wisdom.

Episode 13 Show Notes & Podcast Transcript:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z7alBqUfPp1zbQNYYQMRDEXrMPa43AjR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101874741515033881353&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions or comments? Email: podcast@blueridgectc.edu

What is What's Bruin at the Culinary Academy? We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope, you savor the experience.

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with James Yarnall, senior director of cybersecurity operations at a large financial institution and Kay Ogilvie, Cybersecurity Program Coordinator here at Blue Ridge CTC. They take a look at the Cyber Security program and the future of Cyber Security. How does AI, change the cybersecurity field? How can we prepare for the future of cybersecurity? Insightful discussion on this exciting and growing career path!

Check it out and learn more about this exciting program! https://www.blueridgectc.edu/academic-programs/associates-degree-programs/technology/cyber-security/

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V8dRE7xVl6gyUjwg6sqnc7hzCNu2uETi/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events! Check out more Podcasts here:

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/about-blue-ridge/podcasts/

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with program coordinator, Dr. Chrystal McDonald and Mark Noll about the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Blue Ridge We discuss the roles and responsibilities of PTAs and all the exciting opportunities available to them. They look at the hands-on experience and job opportunities available for PTA graduates. They also mention the salary potential and the versatility of the profession. Lot's of variety and opportunities for this job in the area, check it out today!

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/academic-programs/associates-degree-programs/health-sciences/physical-therapist-assisting/

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BnFs9hMbphCGo_0W7m45XxlcghCiBeI-/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with Josh Benton, the Dean of the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department, Dustin Dell, an instructor for the EDET program, and Hunter Hours, a student in the EDET program. They discuss the EDET program, which stands for electrical distribution engineering technology, and its focus on training students to become linemen. They also talk about the facilities at the Tech Center, including the indoor and outdoor pole yards, and the importance of hands-on training in the program. Check it out and learn more about this exciting program!

https://www.blueridgectc.edu/academic-programs/associates-degree-programs/occupational/electric-distribution-engineering-technology/

Transcript:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8F1zONGe8mT5jdg3VXYuIZVSFK2lPHU/view?usp=sharing

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events!