The Ohio Technical Center Podcast Series

Ohio Technical Centers (OTC), a division of the Ohio Association of Career-Technical Superintendents (OACTS), provides postsecondary and adult learners with the training and credentials needed for today’s most in-demand jobs. This podcast series engages, informs, and inspires adult learners, business partners, and the broader community about the opportunities available through Ohio Technical Centers.

The Ohio Technical Center Podcast Series is a education podcast hosted by Rachael Mann, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachael Mann hosts The Ohio Technical Center Podcast Series, a education show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Education, Industry & Opportunity at Warren County Career Center with Chad Bridgman

  May 20, 202620 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Ohio Technical Center podcast, host Rachael Mann talks with Chad Bridgman of Warren County Career Center (WCCC), a workforce development leader and liaison between local businesses and adult learners. Chad shares his career journey through Ohio Means Jobs and his work supporting displaced workers, then explains how high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) is shifting toward purpose-driven, competency-based learning that respects adults’ time and aligns with employer needs. They discuss the importance of earn-and-learn models, including clear benchmarks that connect on-the-job hours and class modules to wage progression, helping both students and companies grow ta...

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  Episode #4

  From Towers to Nursing: Diverse Opportunities at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center with Terri Lynn Brosseau

  Apr 8, 202621 minS2

  <p>Host Rachael Mann welcomes Terri Lynn Brosseau, Adult Education Director at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (an Ohio Technical Center), to discuss how Career and Technical Education (CTE) supports adults through flexible schedules, small classes, and industry-expert instructors. Terri Lynn shares her career path from corporate technology leadership to education and administration, and outlines CVCC’s diverse offerings, including health careers, emergency response, industrial, and beauty. Highlights include the 180-hour telecommunications tower tech program that awards 10 certifications and leads to multiple career pathways, and a customizable multi-craft maintenance program using hands-on simulators for troubleshooting and diagnostics. They cover practical nursing op...

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  Episode #3

  Building the Future: Matt Thompson on CTE and Workforce Initiatives

  Feb 6, 202620 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the OTCs podcast, Matt Thompson, the Director of Adult Education at C-TEC of Licking County, sits down with Rachael Mann to discuss the critical role of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in adult learning, emphasizing workforce development, flexible and relevant training programs, and direct pathways to employment. Matt shares his background in business and education, the unique challenges adult learners face, and how C-TEC collaborates with industry partners to ensure programs align with employer needs. The conversation covers various programs offered by C-TEC, including healthcare, public safety, skilled trades, IT, fiber optics, drone operations, and...

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  Episode #2

  Bridging the Skills Gap: Michelle Rodewald on Adult Workforce Education

  Jan 8, 202620 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Ohio Technical Centers (OTCs) podcast, host Rachael Mann chats with Michelle Rodewald, Director of Adult Workforce Education at Auburn Career Center. Michelle discusses her journey in educational leadership, detailing Auburn's adult education programs designed to meet the workforce needs of Northeast Ohio. Key topics include the center's partnerships with local businesses, high job placement rates exceeding 85%, and the customized training solutions addressing regional skills gaps. The conversation touches on the broad range of programs offered—from HVAC and healthcare to machining and public safety—and how Auburn's individualized support services, state-of-the-art facilities, and passionate inst...

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  Episode #1

  Trailblazing Training: How Scioto County Career and Technical Center Meets Community Needs

  Nov 25, 202520 minS2

  <p>In the first episode of Series 2 of the OTCs Podcast, host Rachael Mann speaks with Derek Brown of the Scioto County Career & Technical Center (SCCTC) to examine how one of Ohio’s most robust OTCs is meeting workforce needs, expanding training opportunities, and transforming the lives of learners across the region.</p><p>Derek discusses SCCTC’s rapid program expansion, shaped by close collaboration with employer advisory committees and responsive program design. Listeners will learn how SCCTC has strengthened healthcare pathways, launched new high-demand programs in industrial and technical fields, and created innovative training opportunities for residents of the STAR Community Justice Center. Through this partnership, adult learners earn valuable industry crede...

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