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.

Dr. Narineh Makijan shares how regions can move beyond aligning disconnected systems and begin designing workforce ecosystems that create real opportunity for learners. Drawing from her leadership across the Los Angeles Regional Consortium and her work advancing human-centered AI in counseling, she offers a practical framework for building stronger connections between education, employers, and communities.

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 73 of the Global CTE Podcast Sylvester sits down with Michael Herrera, Executive Director of Upper Bucks County Technical School, for a deep conversation on how Career and Technical Education can drive real economic mobility. This episode reframes CTE as modern infrastructure designed to turn interest into impact, skills into wages, and education into dignity and opportunity.

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.

Explore how digital portfolios, GenAI, and student-centered design are transforming the future of Career & Technical Education.

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

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

Explore the transformative impact of Career Tech Education (CTE) in Indiana. Learn about Indiana's Employability Skills Initiative

Ep. 49 goes into the transformative power of gaming in education, the significant career opportunities within the gaming industry.

The Power Of Mentorship In CTE-Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep. 48 w/Jordan Menning

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

Topics Covered: -The Power of Youth Development -Honoring All Career Pathways Effective Collaboration and Partnerships

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

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

A thought-provoking discussion on the transformative potential of Competency-Base Education (CBE).

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