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.

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

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

Dale Leibforth, Math Department Chair shares his experiences in integrating real-world applications in math education.

The conversation touches on the significance of industry partnerships, the rise of Esports in edu, & the transformative power of gaming.

Noah & Sylvester share insights on the changing landscape of education and the essential role of micro-credentials in this transformation.

Global Career Tech Education Podcast Ep.9 w/ Sherry Loftin Associate Director of Learning Delivery, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools