Episodes

  • Ep 145 Paul Steiner- AceClasses.FCPS.edu
    Nov 13 2024

    FCPS ACE, Paul D. Steiner

    Paul D. Steiner is the Administrator for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Fairfax County, Virginia. An advocate and driver of workforce development and lifelong learning opportunities. As a former carpentry teacher, Steiner brings extensive experience in program and career technical education. Along with overseeing daily operations, Steiner maintains and builds relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to serve the needs of students, employers, and the regional workforce. Known for his ability to keep a strong pulse on trends, Steiner is often asked to contribute to industry panels, events, and media including CNBC. Prior to his tenure at FCPS ACE, Steiner served as the Career and Technical Education Administrator at Manassas City Public Schools and taught construction and carpentry at Prince William County Public Schools.

    ACE Apprenticeship Programs

    Apprenticeship programs train participants in a skilled trade profession. Apprentices work as full-time paid employees of a registered training sponsor company. Programs include hands-on workplace training and related instruction in a classroom setting. Successful completion of each four-level program culminates in a portable, nationally recognized NCCER credential. ACE Apprenticeship classes are approved by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standards for apprenticeship related technical instruction.

    • As a full-time employee of the sponsoring employer, a Registered Apprentice completes a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction during each year of the apprenticeship
    • ACE apprenticeship programs offer a four-level comprehensive curriculum aligned to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standards
    • Each ACE class meets the annual DOLI related instruction requirement
    • Students who earn an apprenticeship certificate are eligible to sit for the corresponding journeyman licensure exam
    • Classes meet twice weekly, once online and once in person

    Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), located in Northern Virginia, is the nation’s 9th largest public school system, serves a diverse population of more than 180,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. Fairfax County high schools are recognized annually by the Washington Post as being among the most challenging high schools in the U.S. FCPS is the third largest employer in Virginia, with 24,600 full-time staff positions. Outstanding benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, sick and personal leave, disability programs, and long-term care insurance are available for eligible employees. Staff development and training is available through academy classes, in-service training, and master’s degree cohort programs. Full-time technology support teachers are in each school; additionally, an on-line resource for FCPS students to extend learning beyond the traditional day is accessible through the 24-7 Learning System. “Great Beginnings” provides mentoring to all teachers new to the county, and “Savings for Staff” incentives help to make your relocation an easy one.

    Website
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/fcpsace/

    https://www.fcps.edu/academics/adult-and-community-education-ace/classes/apprenticeship-trade

    https://www.fcps.edu/academics/adult-and-community-education-ace-overview

    http://www.fcps.edu

    Industry

    Primary and Secondary Education

    Company size

    10,001+ employees

    19,359 associated members LinkedIn members who’ve listed Fairfax County Public Schools as their current workplace on their profile.

    Headquarters

    Falls Church, Virginia

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    54 mins
  • Ep 144 Maresa Friedman- ExecutiveCatHerder.com
    Nov 8 2024
    About Maresa FriedmanTheExecutiveCatHerder.com

    With over 25 years of experience in creating and executing strategies that shape the market, I am a Fractional Chief Strategist who helps businesses achieve their goals and drive better results. I am also a former Google Speaker, a keynote speaker, and a brand narrative subject matter expert who nerds out on business, leadership, and marketing.

    I work with clients across various industries, from consumer packaged goods, retail, e-commerce, gas and oil, energy, sports, to thought leaders in the C-suite of emerging and global brands. I focus on crafting and implementing brand narratives that align with internal initiatives and drive revenue and growth. I leverage my technical savvy, directness, insight, and perception to collaborate with cross-functional teams and take a 360-degree approach to strategy, process, and marketing. I don't believe in vanity metrics or hacks, but in strategies that are sustainable, effective, and tailored to each client's needs and vision.

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    11011 North Torrey Pines Road, Suite 200

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 143 Anna Semanco - Conn-Weld.com
    Oct 31 2024
    Conn-Weld.com WE CALL THIS HOME

    Committed to building our community. Innovating better designs for the real world.

    Facebook InstagramLinkedInOUR PEOPLE

    We stand strong together.

    We proudly call southern West Virginia our home. For nearly 50 years we’ve forged a reliable workforce composed of local talent from our home state while welcoming employees from across the United States and around the world.

    With confidence, we put our faith in our community and find purpose in providing careers that are both challenging and rewarding.

    We’re also dedicated to supporting the next generation of West Virginians, and offer student programs to introduce young people to opportunities in manufacturing, where internships develop into robust careers.

    We invite you to join us in our mission and find your home here at Conn-Weld. Together we can stand shoulder to shoulder to manufacture products of the highest quality and to provide exceptional customer service.

    THE CONN-WELDDIFFERENCE

    Better designs from a solid workforce. Modern technology, powered by real people.

    SEE THE DIFFERENCE

    OUR MISSION

    Remain committed to the same philosophy as we were founded on, to serve the customer by offering a quality product, produced in a timely fashion backed by dependable service.

    OUR VISION

    Persistence and commitment to be the industry’s global leader by continually optimizing equipment performance and developing products that serve our customers.

    OUR VALUES

    We align our equipment with your project and build partnerships based on respect and integrity.

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    53 mins
  • Ep 142 Neil Hamovitch- SoundProofSanDiego.com
    Oct 25 2024
    About Sound Proof San Diego

    At Soundproof San Diego, our commitment is to provide peace of mind to those who seek to reduce sound pollution in their lives. Our expertise centers on minimizing sound transmission and elevating overall sound quality to establish tranquil and welcoming atmospheres in homes and businesses throughout San Diego. Our services empower our clients to enhance their overall quality of life.

    The soundproofing systems we devise offer respite from the nuisances of noisy neighbors, heavy overhead footsteps, disruptive equipment, and the persistent hum of city transportation. Through our acoustical treatments, we reduce echoes and sound reverberation, fostering distraction-free environments, bolstering privacy, and enhancing speech clarity for both homeowners and businesses. Whether you need to reduce the noise that is upsetting your peace or enhance the sounds you enjoy, Soundproof San Diego can help!

    We Are Committed to Your Peace of Mind

    About Neil Hamovitch

    In a world where noise pollution often disrupts tranquility, one man has made it his mission to bring peace to those who crave it. Meet Neil Hamovitch, the owner of a rising small business, Soundproof San Diego, a company dedicated to the art and science of soundproofing.

    Neil’s journey into the world of soundproofing began with his passion for music at the age of 14, when he discovered the challenge of securing a practice space that wouldn’t disrupt others. His college years introduced him to hourly rehearsal studios with soundproofed rooms, sparking his curiosity about sound isolation. In 2003 when he returned home from college, he was ignited to master sound reduction techniques when he became frustrated with trying to locate a suitable rehearsal studio for his new band.

    Over the next six years, he transformed a couple of rooms in a warehouse, conducting extensive research and experimentation, progressively improving the sound reduction capabilities of his rehearsal spaces. This expertise led to a turning point when a client asked him to build a drum studio in a garage. Collaborating with his father-in-law, a licensed contractor, they successfully created the home studio, realizing Neil’s untapped skillset.

    Inspired by this experience, Neil obtained his contractor license, and in 2015, Soundproof San Diego was born. The company has undergone substantial growth since its inception, diversifying into various sound control areas. Their expertise now encompasses mitigating footstep noise between floors, treating shared walls, reducing traffic and airplane noise, enhancing windows and doors, and implementing reverberation acoustic solutions in a wide range of spaces.

    Soundproof San Diego has controlled sounds in various spaces including multi and single-family residences, offices, home studios, restaurants, gyms, and houses of worship. They have undertaken custom projects involving equipment enclosures and have assisted branches of the military and local government agencies in ensuring the privacy of confidential discussions.

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    45 mins
  • Ep 141 Gary Daniels- Health-Defense.com
    Oct 17 2024
    Gary Daniels

    Founder of Health Defense - Breathwork and Holistic Health Coach

    I've been heavily involved in my own personal development since I began both racing motocross and practicing martial arts in 1974. I later became a master electrician, then owned and operated an electrical contracting company and simultaneously raced bicycles as an elite amatuer for many years before moving into holistic lifestyle and healing practices (after selling my company in 2013). I continue to invest most of time into learning and exploring breath and healing practices, and presently have no asperation of ever retiring.I've been heavily involved in my own personal development since I began both racing motocross and practicing martial arts in 1974. I later became a master electrician, then owned and operated an electrical contracting company and simultaneously raced bicycles as an elite amatuer for many years before moving into holistic lifestyle and healing practices (after selling my company in 2013). I continue to invest most of time into learning and exploring breath and healing practices, and presently have no asperation of ever retiring.

    Health-Defense.com

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    Health-Defense.com Overview

    We empower people to take control over their health and become the best version of themselves. Health Defense focuses on Self-Health, and teaches breathing and movement regimens to combat stress and injuries. Using knowledge from ancient practices combined with the latest in scientific studies, we aim to create more resilient and self sufficient individuals. We want to help you DO MORE and FEAR LESS.

    Website

    http://health-defense.com

    Phone

    4707891113

    Industry

    Wellness and Fitness Services

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    49 mins
  • Ep 140 Ed Brady - HBI.org
    Oct 10 2024

    Ed Brady

    President and CEO

    Before being appointed President and CEO of Home Builders Institute (HBI) in 2018, Brady led a large regional home building company in Illinois. Following the 2008 financial crisis, he served on the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commission, working with other leading experts to advance the nation's housing policy. He serves on the Advisory Committee of the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy. He has also served on boards for Chicago Federal Home Loan Bank, Enterprise Community Partners, Illinois Habitat for Humanity, as well as on other economic development and housing-related boards. Brady was the National Association of Home Builders 2016 Chairman. In 2018, he was inducted into the Illinois Home Builders Hall of Fame and in 2023 inducted into the National Housing Hall of Fame.

    What We DoWE EMPOWER

    We empower individuals by providing free in-demand skilled trades training and education

    WE PRODUCE

    We produce talented graduates who are ready to make an impact in the building industry

    WE SOLVE

    We solve national industry challenges while addressing economic inequality at the local level

    WE ADVOCATE

    We advocate for workforce development solutions to address the construction labor market shortage, which is at a crisis level

    Why We Do ItWe tackle important social issues.
    • Financial stability and career opportunities for American workers
    • Housing accessibility and affordability for all
    • Industry productivity jeopardized by the need for 2.2 million skilled workers over the next 3 years
    • Diversification within trades training to create a more inclusive and equitable industry

    HBI is the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of trade skills training and education for the building industry. HBI is building the next generation of skilled tradespeople and HBI graduates are transforming their communities and building America’s homes.

    Our Mission

    We change lives by educating, inspiring and preparing individuals for careers in the building industry.

    Our Vision

    We are the leading educational resource for career technical education in the building industry.

    Contact Uscontacthbi@hbi.org(202) 695-1982

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    51 mins
  • Ep 139 Dazani and Ryan- TheMonrazCompany.com
    Oct 3 2024
    The Monraz Company

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    Call Today

    (760) 705-4982

    Email Us:

    info@themonrazcompany.com

    Office Location:

    1348 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078

    Dazani Monraz

    Office Manager

    As an Office Manager at TMC Engineering, I manage the daily operations and administrative tasks of the office, ensuring efficiency and quality. I have a high school diploma and over two years of experience in the construction industry, including 1.5 years as a Fleet Administrator at Eagle Paving Company, where I was responsible for maintaining and tracking the vehicles and equipment. My goal is to support the mission and vision of TMC Engineering by providing the best service to our clients and partners.

    Ryan Monraz

    Project Coordinator

    About Us

    After many years of helping my husband open and build a highly successful, construction company(s), I have decided to open my own firm with a slightly different operating emphasis. My business model is based on an approach that I have followed my entire adult life, which is “Family First”. I want to provide a place where customers will feel my passion for providing the most value to them through employees whose abilities and needs are nurtured in the workplace.

    From my family owned and operated company, I have the platform to provide leadership in this area within our industry and community as a professional continuation of what I have been doing for decades.

    -Julie Marie Monraz

    San Diego General Engineering Contractor

    The Monraz company team of engineers, designers, and construction professionals bring a thoughtful approach to your project as a whole. Each project we undertake begins with our clients needs, desires, and vision for your project? Let’s explore how to make your project exactly what you envisioned.

    Professional, Knowledgeable, Experienced…

    Superior workmanship, Transparent business practices, Stringent safety standards, Projects on schedule and within budget, are just a few reasons why our clients keep coming back and continuously refer us to new clients.

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    49 mins
  • Ep 138 Ruchir Shah- SkillCatApp.com
    Sep 26 2024
    Ruchir ShahCEO/Founder
    Ruchir has been working with skilled trade workers since he graduated from Stanford. His dream has always been to solve the skilled trade shortage and help blue collar workers find high-paying jobs. Thanks to all of you, his dreams are coming true. info@skillcatapp.com (415) 707-8437Our Mission

    At Skillcat, we strive to create a better future for blue-collar workers by providing accessible courses on our app. We offer many courses through our app to help people quickly get the certificates they need for their careers. Our team works hard to make sure these courses are practical and helpful, making learning enjoyable and effective. Our goal is to help as many people as possible start careers they love in skilled trades, without it being too expensive or difficult. Join us at Skillcat to learn a trade, get certified, and build a career you're proud of.

    Data- Driven Insights

    SkillCat's Dashboard inform, measure, and assess your talent development strategy for skilled trades. Demonstrate each tradesperson’s progress with our real-time, verified performance data.

    Practical On-The-Job Skills

    Provide relevant content for any trade role, career stage, and learning style. Advance through short Clips, hands-on projects, immersive experiences, courses, and Professional Certificates tailored to your trade skills path.

    Upskill Across Multiple Trades

    Leverage our skill-based content and trusted credentials to build a skilled and agile workforce. Equip your team to learn emerging technologies and excel across all trade sectors through any change.

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    45 mins