287 - Bridging the Trades Gap: Unlocking Opportunities in Skilled Trades for All with Ken Midgett

287 - Bridging the Trades Gap: Unlocking Opportunities in Skilled Trades for All with Ken Midgett

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Peter and Alli interview Ken Midgett, Plumbing Market Director at Interplay Learning. Ken shares his journey from being a successful business owner to becoming a dedicated and passionate CTE educator. He talks about his transition into teaching and the challenges he faced, as well as the rewarding experience of working with his students. Ken also discusses the cooperative education program he implemented, which allows students to gain real-world experience through paid internships and job shadows in the plumbing industry. He explains how this program motivated and inspired his students, driving them to excel and pursue their career goals. Ken highlights the success of the program, with a 100% placement rate for eligible seniors and the positive impact it had on his classroom dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and the integration of technology in his teaching approach. Ken concludes by discussing the role of assessments and outcomes in CTE education, explaining the completion exam that students are required to take and the high achievement levels his students attained. Overall, the episode sheds light on Ken's journey as an educator and his dedication to providing valuable opportunities for students in the skilled trades. Connect with Ken Midgett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenmidgett/


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432 From ‘I Don’t Know’ to a Clear Plan: How Schools Can Unlock Student Direction

432 From ‘I Don’t Know’ to a Clear Plan: How Schools Can Unlock Student Direction

Why do so many students reach senior year and still say, “I don’t know”? In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl sit down with Jason Van Nus and Dani Natter to...

29 Huhti 1h 26min

431 Two students. Same grades. Same skills. Only one succeeds. Why?

431 Two students. Same grades. Same skills. Only one succeeds. Why?

What if students are leaving school with the same skills—but completely different futures? In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl sit down with Kristy Volesky...

22 Huhti 1h 7min

430 The 3 Lessons You Actually Remember From School

430 The 3 Lessons You Actually Remember From School

What are the 3 things you actually remember learning in school? Not the notes, not the tests, not the lectures. In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl break d...

15 Huhti 47min

429 Rethinking CTE, Literacy, and Student Engagement

429 Rethinking CTE, Literacy, and Student Engagement

What if the best learning in school is the part that never gets graded?In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl sit down with Dr. Sandra Adams to unpack one of ...

8 Huhti 1h

428 The College Board Move Most Educators Never Saw Coming

428 The College Board Move Most Educators Never Saw Coming

What happens when College Board steps into CTE in a serious way?In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl break down why College Board’s move with Teamship and C...

1 Huhti 1h 2min

427 College Board Just Made a Massive Move Into CTE

427 College Board Just Made a Massive Move Into CTE

College Board is making a major move into career-connected learning, and most educators have no idea how big this could become. In this episode of Disrupt Education, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl sit...

25 Maalis 59min

426 The Secret Partnership Design Schools Need

426 The Secret Partnership Design Schools Need

If your idea of “partnerships” is guest speakers and career fairs… you’re playing small.In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl unpack the uncomfortable truth:...

18 Maalis 55min

425 Why Most School Partnerships Fail (And What To Do Instead)

425 Why Most School Partnerships Fail (And What To Do Instead)

What happens to a school system when boundary spanning doesn’t exist?In Part 2 of this Disrupt Education Podcast conversation, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl go deeper with Chris Brida (CTE Director, ...

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