Introduction to the newly launched Agracademy Podcast

Introduction to the AgrAcademy Podcast

Sergeant Ashlee Gautreaux, creator and facilitator of a high school Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (ETC) program in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, talks about how the program came about and how it’s structured. She also discusses some unanticipated benefits to the community that have come from it. 

For Your Information: 
Learn more about the program here: https://www.ascensionschools.org/schools/high/career-technical-education 

Do you live in Ascension Parish? Apply to become a dispatcher here: https://ascensionsheriff.com/join-our-team

Teaching Dispatch to Teens with Sergeant Ashlee Gautreaux

Today's Connected is a big milestone — it's episode 150! Greg sat down with Richard Greene, fixed ops director at Parker Lexus, Parker Cadillac, and Audi Little Rock to celebrate.

Richard started his career in service right out of college, and since then he's worked in just about every role in the department. These experiences have helped Richard create an extremely successful service apprenticeship program.

Richard and Greg discuss:

-Recruiting and retaining new technicians.
-Establishing an apprenticeship program that benefits both new and master techs.
-Working with OEMs to increase productivity and build a better experience for customers.

Connected Podcast Episode 150: Establishing Programs and Partnerships

Career Strategist Julie Bauke explains how a young person can decide if vocational training is a good fit for them, and why it's better than attending college for them.

How can a young person decide if vocational training is a good fit?

In this, we explore how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is shaping the future of skill development and youth employability in India. Learn how companies, through CSR initiatives, are supporting training programs that are aligned with real industry needs.

🎙️ Presented by: CII Skills – India’s trusted platform for industry-led training and workforce development.
🌐 Know more: https://ciiskills.in

Key themes:

Role of CSR in skilling India

Industry-academia partnerships

Building job-ready youth

Vocational training impact stories

📢 Ideal for: CSR heads, industry leaders, NGOs, and students interested in impactful skilling programs.

Corporate Social Responsibility in Skills Development | Powered by CII Skills

Covers key aspects of India’s vocational training system, including government programmes, industry-led courses, and digital upskilling efforts. Highlights how training in sectors like healthcare, IT, and manufacturing is improving youth employability and addressing the skill gap. Includes examples of training centres, course formats, and placement outcomes.

Vocational Training in India: Overview of Skilling Initiatives

In today’s fast-moving business landscape, hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about finding skilled, job-ready talent that fits your organisation from day one. This audio dives into how CII Model Career Centres (MCCs), an initiative under the Confederation of Indian Industry, are transforming how industries hire.

Learn how CII MCC offers end-to-end workforce solutions, from psychometric-based career counselling and skill gap analysis to job readiness training and placement support. These centres collaborate directly with employers to understand hiring needs, source and prepare candidates accordingly, and connect them through job fairs and recruitment drives.

If you’re an employer looking to reduce hiring time, cut training costs, and improve retention—or someone curious about how industry-focused career development works—this episode breaks it all down for you.

Workforce Solutions That Work: A Smarter Way to Hire

I am Dhruv Banga, currently working with CII Skills, where I focus on initiatives that empower youth through skill development, vocational training, and career readiness.

I’m passionate about creating real impact by connecting students and job seekers with industry-aligned opportunities. At CII, I work closely on promoting Model Career Centres (MCCs), supporting employer-led training programs, and building scalable solutions for a job-ready workforce. I regularly share updates, insights, and resources that help bridge the gap between education and employment in India.

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New tracks tagged #Vocational Training