In Episode 72 of the Global CTE Podcast Sylvester sits down with his mother, Darlene Gibson, to explore what Career and Technical Education looks like when it truly works. From discovering her calling at age 12 to building a 40 plus year career in cosmetology, entrepreneurship, and education, Darlene shares how skill, confidence, and relationships create lasting opportunity.

In 2025, the Global CTE Podcast became a place for real conversations about what Career and Technical Education is getting right and where it is falling short. This episode reflects the moments that mattered most.

Sally Kimangu, widely known as Africa’s STEM Queen to explore how she's preparing youth across the continent for the jobs of the future.

Ep. 63 highlights the power of mentorship, real-world STEM projects, & the urgent need to align education with economic mobility in Kenya.

From building strong industry partnerships to reimagining high school education, this conversation is a must-listen for CTE professionals.

Sylvester & Dan discuss how the Teamship model empowers students to solve real-world problems.

Sylvester & Kristin delve into the transformative potential of digitizing and verifying educational credentials across across all levels.

Sylvester Chisom engages with Nate Clayberg to discuss the transformative impact of integrating real-world skills in educational settings.

Dive into Ep. 43 of the Global CTE Podcast where Sylvester engages in a riveting convo with Kara Cunzeman, a visionary in futures thinking.

Sylvester Chisom engages with Samantha Lurie, the visionary behind the Show Me The World Project.

Discover how mentorship, innovative CTE strategies, and a deep passion for serving students can shape the next generation of leaders.

Global Career Tech Education Podcast recap 2023 Thank you for listening to the #1 Career Tech Education Podcast!

Delve into the innovative approaches of the CAPS program in food science and career tech education.

The discussion explores how education can be reimagined to better prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.

This conversation underscores the importance of empowering students through practical experiences and collaborative community projects.

Justin Reich from MIT introduces insights from his book "Iterate: The Secret To Innovation In Schools"

In Episode 32 of the Global Career Tech Education Podcast, Jeff Cochran delves into the nuances of edtech and personalized learning.

Outcome Driven Work Based Learning-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.30 w/Brook Rice from NAF

Fostering The Entrepreneurial Spirit in Indiana Youth-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.29

Sylvester Chisom had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker For Idaho Gear Up Fall 2023 Conf. A conference for educators across Idaho.