Global Career Tech Education Podcast: Hosted by Sylvester Chisom

AI Brief03: AI Brief 03: AI, SpaceX & the Future of Work w/Sylvester Chisom & Rachael Mann

In AI Brief 03 for Education Leaders, Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence and what they mean for education, career and technical education (CTE), and the future of work. From SpaceX's historic IPO and a former welder becoming a millionaire, to practical AI tools, entrepreneurship, AI agents, cybersecurity, and why human judgment still matters, this episode helps education leaders connect today's AI headlines to tomorrow's opportunities. Topics Covered: -SpaceX IPO Changes CTE Narrative -AI's Global Business Impact -Smarter Workflows With AI -Talent Follows Vision, Not Money -Keeping Humans At The Center BIOS Sylvester Chisom is the CEO of Global CTE Learning, Founder of Show Me The World Project, and host of the Global CTE Podcast. He works with educators and industry leaders around the world to advance career-connected learning, entrepreneurship, and the future of work through the lens of innovation and artificial intelligence. Rachael Mann is the Executive Director of the National Career Technical Education Leaders Network and a nationally recognized speaker, author, and thought leader in career and technical education. She helps education leaders prepare students for the rapidly evolving workforce through innovation, leadership, and emerging technologies.

Summer Careers Academy-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 82

Summer Careers Academy: Building The Future Through Real World Learning Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 82 In episode 82 of the Global CTE Podcast, Sylvester Chisom sits down with Shannon Braxton, Melinda Fornes, Stephanie Smith, and Holly Fraccaro to explore how Orange County Schools' Summer Careers Academy is transforming summer into a launchpad for career success. Through an innovative partnership between schools, the Home Builders Association, and local employers, students are earning industry credentials, gaining hands-on work experience, and connecting directly to high-demand careers. Discover how this award-winning model is building the future through real-world learning and creating economic opportunity for students and communities alike. Topics Covered: • Transforming Summer Into Careers • Powerful Public-Private Partnerships • Real Work-Based Learning Experiences • Industry Credentials That Matter • Building Future Workforce Pipelines Guest Bios Shannon Braxton is the Director of Career & Technical Education, Cultural Arts, and Social Studies for Orange County Schools in North Carolina. A 31-year educator, she has helped lead innovative career-connected learning initiatives, including the Summer Careers Academy. Melinda Fornes is the Career & Technical Education Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator for Orange County Schools. With 25 years in education, she helps lead workforce readiness efforts and the district’s Summer Careers Academy. Stephanie Smith is a Career Development Coordinator for Orange County Schools in North Carolina. She connects students with internships, apprenticeships, and career exploration opportunities while supporting work-based learning experiences. Holly Fraccaro is the Chief Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties. She is a key industry partner helping students gain hands-on experience and build pathways into high-demand careers through the Summer Careers Academy.

AI Brief 02 - AI Brief For Education Leaders w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom

AI Brief 02 - AI Brief For Education Leaders w/Rachael Mann & Sylvester Chisom AI Brief 02 is a fast-moving conversation about the future of AI and what education leaders should be paying attention to right now. Sylvester Chisom and Rachael Mann discuss AI agents managing workflows, the rise of smart glasses and wearable AI, the growing gap between free and premium AI tools, and why school policies may already be behind the technology. The episode also explores the opportunities, risks, and equity concerns shaping the next phase of AI in education. This is an important conversation for leaders trying to prepare students and schools for a rapidly changing future. Topics Covered * AI Agents & Workflow Automation * Smart Glasses In Schools * AI Policy & Privacy Concerns * Growing AI Equity Gap * Future Of Education Leadership * Sylvester Chisom is the host of the Global CTE Podcast and the co-founder of the Show Me The World Project. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, and education leader focused on the future of Career & Technical Education, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and AI in education. Rachael Mann is the Executive Director of NCLA and a nationally recognized speaker and strategist on AI, innovation, workforce development, and the future of education. She works with educators and industry leaders across the country to help prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint For Education’s Future-Global CTE Podcast EP 81 w/Kristy Volesky & Jeff Frost

CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint For Education’s Future-Global CTE Podcast EP 81 w/Kristy Volesky & Jeff Frost In Episode 81 of the Global CTE Podcast, host Sylvester Chisom sits down with Kristy Volesky and Jeff Frost, authors of CTE Reimagined: The Blueprint for Education’s Future, for a bold conversation about the future of Career and Technical Education. Together, they challenge compliance-driven systems and explore how leadership, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary learning, and community partnerships can transform CTE into the engine of economic opportunity and relevance for students. This episode is a powerful call for educators and leaders to rethink what school can become in a rapidly changing world. Topics Covered: -Leadership Beyond Job Preparation -Breaking Down Educational Silos -Reimagining Instructional Pedagogy -Community Driven Work-Based Learning -Future Ready CTE Systems Kristy Volesky Bio Kristy Volesky is a nationally recognized education and community strategist, author of Transformational Work-Based Learning, and creator of the EduVitality framework. Her work focuses on aligning education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community vitality to help schools and communities create future-ready systems for students. Jeff Frost Bio Jeff Frost is the founding Executive Director of the Waterloo Career Center in Iowa, a nationally recognized model for innovative, student-centered Career and Technical Education. Throughout his career, he has been known for building collaborative, real-world learning environments that connect students, schools, industry, and community partners. CTE Reimagined Book: https://www.amazon.com/CTE-Reimagined-Blueprint-Educations-Future-ebook/dp/B0FVF9NYN2/ref=sr_1_1?crid

CTE: The House Oklahoma Built for Workforce Development - Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 80 w/ Brent Haken

CTE: The House Oklahoma Built for Workforce Development Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep 80 w/ Brent Haken In Episode 80 of the Global CTE Podcast, I’m joined by Brent Haken, State Director of Oklahoma CareerTech, to explore how Oklahoma built one of the most respected Career technical education systems in the country by treating CTE as workforce infrastructure, not a side program. Brent shares how regional skill centers, employer partnerships, industry credentials, and even correctional education programs work together to expand opportunity across the entire state. Our conversation highlights what becomes possible when education, industry, and economic strategy are intentionally aligned. It’s a powerful look at how CTE can drive economic mobility and shape the future of workforce readiness across America. Topics Covered: -Why Oklahoma leads in CTE -CareerTech as economic infrastructure -Regional skill centers expand opportunity -Employers co design workforce pathways -Credentials and second chance training Brent Haken Bio: Brent Haken is the State Director of Oklahoma CareerTech, where he leads one of the most respected statewide Career Technical Education systems in the nation. With a background in agricultural education and leadership through FFA, he has spent his career advancing workforce-aligned learning that connects students, employers, and communities. Today, he oversees a network of technology centers, school district partnerships, workforce training initiatives, and correctional education programs that serve learners across Oklahoma and support the state’s economic development strategy.