Host: Cristan Engelke
Guests: Beth Turner
VIDEO
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Jeff McManus Group (https://www.jeffmcmanus.com)
EPISODE SPONSOR:
Pure Focus Media – https://www.purefocus.media/
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Beth Turner, Director of Workforce Development for DeSoto County Schools, shares her journey from teacher to leader in career and technical education. Beth highlights the incredible opportunities offered at DeSoto County’s two Career Tech campuses, where students get hands-on learning in fields like logistics, health sciences, advanced manufacturing, and more.
Beth emphasizes the importance of real-world experience through job shadowing, internships, and partnerships with local businesses. These collaborations help students explore career paths and gain practical skills. Whether it’s clocking into a simulated automotive shop or building robots in engineering class, students are preparing for future careers. Beth also invites businesses to partner with the district, offering flexible ways to contribute and engage with the next generation of professionals.
CHAPTERS
- Introduction and Sponsorship (00:00 – 01:04)
- Cristan Introduces Beth Turner (01:04 – 02:34)
- How Did Your Path Bring You to CTC (02:34 -03:26)
- DCS Career Tech Facilities (03:26 – 03:56)
- Programs Available (03:56 – 06:08)
- Student Finds What He Loves (06:08- 06:56)
- Hands-on practice (06:56 – 07:41)
- Automotive Shop (07:41 – 08:25)
- Businesses Have Opportunities (08:25 – 09:38)
- CTC Classroom Sponsors (09:38 – 10:52)
- Multiple Ways to Participate as a Business (10:52 – 11:15)
- Sponsors (11:15 – 11:48)
- Career Coaches (11:48 – 16:19)
- The Challenges (16:19 – 18:13)
- The Successes (18:13 – 21:25)
- Conclusion and Sponsorship (21:25 – 22:08)
SPONSOR LIST
https://www.wisdomintegrators.com – Wisdom Integrators
https://thefollowapp.co/ – The Follow App
https://www.purefocus.media/ – Pure Focus Media
https://www.southavenchamber.com/ – Southaven Chamber of Commerce
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