Leading the WORKforce

Welcome back to the Path Forward! In this episode, we sit down with key members of the Falcon Career and Technology Department at Channelview ISD to discuss their vision for the future of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and how it’s shaping student success. Host Dr. Rick Fernandez is joined by Mia Young, Director of CTE, Marcus Ebow, Assistant Principal over CTE, Erin Bowman, CTE Coordinator, and Antonio Rios, Work-Based Learning Specialist, to explore the powerful role of mentorship, career guidance, and skill development in preparing students for the workforce. Our guests share insights into how Channelview ISD is providing students with hands-on learning opportunities and soft skill development through programs like welding and HVAC. They discuss the importance of building strong relationships with students and employers, guiding students toward early career pathways, and creating a reliable support system for success. Tune in as we dive into what employers are really looking for and how Channelview ISD is helping students rewrite the narrative of education with CTE as a foundation for a bright future. Discover how the Falcon CTE team is innovating education and preparing students to thrive in their careers! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe! Host: Dr. Rick Fernandez Guests: Mia Young, Director of Career and Technical Education Marcus Ebow, Assistant Principal over CTE Erin Bowman, CTE Coordinator Antonio Rios, Work Based Learning Specialist Time Stamps & Show Notes (00:00 - 01:05) Introduction (01:06 - 02:31) Vision Moving Forward (02:32 - 03:43) Getting Involved as a Mentor (03:44 - 04:34) Having a Reliable Support System (04:35 - 05:47) Guiding Students to Success (05:48 - 07:30) Rewriting the Narrative of Education (07:31 - 09:15) CTE as a Career Foundation (09:16 - 10:45) Career Pathway Early Start (10:46 - 12:12) What Employers Look For (12:13 - 14:50) Building Relationships with Students and Employers (14:51 - 18:33) Conveying Career Opportunities to Students (18:34 - 22:11) Coaching Students for Career (22:12 - 23:43) The Crowned Jewel of CTE (23:44 - 24:53) Why Channelview ISD (24:54 - 25:35) Where to Learn More (25:36 - 25:59) Closing