Hard Hats & High Tech: Exploring Career Education at SRJC

25/04/2025
Hard Hats & High Tech: Exploring Career Education at SRJC

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Episode Synopsis

Journey with us to see how community colleges are shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. photo credit: Michelle Marques Carpentry students during a class at SRJC Petaluma Campus This episode investigates the role of community colleges in providing relevant and impactful career education. We'll examine specific examples at Santa Rosa Junior College's Petaluma and Santa Rosa campuses, touring their Construction Training Center to see hands-on building skills in development and exploring the technological advancements fostered in their STEM education labs. How do these types of programs cater to a diverse community, including those already in the workforce seeking to upskill or transition into new fields? Listen to hear insights into the evolving landscape of vocational training. Resources: santarosa.edu Guests in this episode: Vanessa Luna, Dean of Instruction and Enrollment Management at Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Campus Victor Tam, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics at Santa Rosa Junior College Suggestions for guests or topics? Email [email protected]

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