What can a former SpaceX Welding Supervisor teach us about the future of Career & Technical Education? In this episode, Juan Hernandez shares his journey from immigrating to the United States and learning welding on the job to helping build rockets at SpaceX and now Blue Origin. Along the way, we explore how craftsmanship, work ethic, ownership, and lifelong learning can create opportunities far beyond what most students imagine.

AI Brief 03 For Education Leaders: 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.

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 commun

Samantha Lurie Carroll joins the Global CTE Podcast to share how student enterprise is expanding economic opportunity through one of the nation’s most powerful real-world learning models. This conversation explores how entrepreneurship, community partnerships, and international travel are helping students in St. Louis and Kansas City build the skills, confidence, and networks they need to shape their futures.

Rachael shares insights on agentic AI, emerging tools educators should explore, and how schools must rethink assignments and learning experiences in an AI-driven world.

As part of the 2026 Black in CTE Series celebrating both CTE Month and Black History Month, this episode highlights representation, workforce alignment, and industry-recognized credentials like the FAA Part 107 drone certification.

Highlighting incredible Black leaders who are driving impact on a national and global scale in education, leadership, and innovation.

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.

Dr. Wharton also shares his vision for CTE, highlighting adaptability, creativity, and respect for the trades in an AI-driven world.

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.

CTE leader and author of The CTE Experience. Troy shares how he’s building innovative programs, securing AI education grants, and changing the narrative around college and career readiness.

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.

Tremain shares insights from his time at Harvard, his vision for reimagining education, & the importance of representation in leaders.

Dr. Ian shares powerful insights on adaptive leadership, the evolving definition of intelligence in the AI era, and more.

Highlighting incredible Black leaders who are driving impact on a national and global scale in education, leadership, and innovation.

Watch all three episodes of the Excellence in Work-Based Learning series, hosted by Sylvester Chiso

Jason Van Nus shares how data-driven strategies are transforming work-based learning.

Kristy Volesky explores transformative strategies for preparing students for career success.