Learning on the Trail @BTPS28

In this episode: Rhae-Ann chats with Jen Lange who is a Journeyman Automotive Service Technician (AST) and who also happens to be our BTPS/Lakeland's Dual Credit Instructor for that trade. Jen chats about many aspects of AST as a career path and speaks about her recent experience as a Lakeland College Dual Credit instructor. Jen and Rhae-Ann dig into the basic requirements to enter the automotive trade as well as the topics the Dual Credit students cover during this first year of apprenticeship. Jen now has a new passion for teaching and speaks about how rewarding it is to be, both a mechanic at Norris Ford garage, and to teach and help Dual Credit high school students turn into confident young adults who are excited to start their own careers in the automotive trade. Listen in and hear the enthusiasm in their conversation for this career choice.

Related Links:

ALIS info: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/254c82d3⁠

BTPS Dual Credit Website: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4n8bu3dt⁠

In this episode Rhae-Ann has a conversation with Dakota Tizzard a grade 10 student, who talks about her amazing Indigenous Art piece created as a response to a project assigned to her Grade 10 virtual Art Class. This is the 2nd year that Rhae-Ann has the privilege to showcase the talents of our BTPS students through their Indigenous Art work. Dakota goes on to share the positive experiences that BTPS provides to (high school) students through virtual class options, such as her Art class, Psychology class and more, and she broadens the conversation to include her plans for her post secondary pursuits in Art History at the University of Calgary. Take a few minutes and listen in...

RELATED LINKS:

ALIS Occupation details:  ⁠https://tinyurl.com/25apm375⁠

Dakota's artwork and narrative: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3ppcwjnb

In this episode, learn how Brian's diagnosis with autism became the inspiration for his father, Ling Huang, to create a unique focus for his IT business (Technology North).  While 'Technology North' finds IT solutions for business, industry and the public sector, it also now addresses employment gaps for young adults with autism. Ling's work has climbed to national attention as he is currently in the annual 'Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards' as the nation's most inspiring immigrants. Ling has developed software to help young adults with autism gain meaningful and valued employment. In this interview Ling shares with Rhae-Ann the education journey of Ling's son Brian and through it Ling and his wife recognized that the value of education is in the confidence, not the grades, that students get from the education system. And through 'Technology North', Ling helps students with autism transition from high school as employees performing duties like data management and digitization of documents for employers of all types. Ling is currently expanding into other areas of support for young adults with autism...jump over to his website to read more about his latest work.

Related Links: Website: ⁠https://www.technologynorth.net/press⁠

ALIS info: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mrxhnfbz

In this episode, learn how Brian's diagnosis with autism became the inspiration for his father, Ling Huang, to create a unique focus for his IT business (Technology North).  While 'Technology North' finds IT solutions for business, industry and the public sector, it also now addresses employment gaps for young adults with autism. Ling's work has climbed to national attention as he is currently in the annual 'Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards' as the nation's most inspiring immigrants. Ling has developed software to help young adults with autism gain meaningful and valued employment. In this interview Ling shares with Rhae-Ann the education journey of Ling's son Brian and through it Ling and his wife recognized that the value of education is in the confidence, not the grades, that students get from the education system. And through 'Technology North', Ling helps students with autism transition from high school as employees performing duties like data management and digitization of documents for employers of all types. Ling is currently expanding into other areas of support for young adults with autism...jump over to his website to read more about his latest work.

Related Links: Website: ⁠https://www.technologynorth.net/press⁠

ALIS info: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mrxhnfbz

In this Episode:  Camille Bailey is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) as well as the owner of Sensory Solutions Inc. and she provides pediatric OT for BTPS. She stops by and chats with Rhae-Ann about many aspects about this career path. They cover topics including how Camille 'stumbled' on this career, some university options for it, a day-in-the-life of an occupational therapist at BTPS and even floor hockey. Rhae-Ann will be including resources and additional information about this career path in our bi-monthly newsletter because it is such an important service in our school division and OTs are in such demand. Also, find additional occupational information at the ALIS link in our show notes below. Now, take a few minutes to listen to the rich conversation in this podcast.

Related Links:
Website: https://www.sensorysolutions.ca/

ALIS info: https://tinyurl.com/3z2s9mv2

In this Episode:  Shalene Fetterley shares with us that she knew from an early age she wanted a career in the food industry. She chats with Rhae-Ann about how she strives to be creative with her food and menus as well as innovative with her products like freezer meals. And how important it was for her to stay in the local area of Wainwright, where she was raised, and give back to the community by using her talents. Roll all this up and it results in a very successful and busy local business for Shalene. Take a few minutes to listen in on the discussion that includes Shalene's apprenticeship training at NAIT, her part-time jobs that gave her experience and preparation for a career and finally the launch of her successful catering business in Wainwright that also serves the surrounding area.

Related Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verascateringco/

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/VerasCateringCo/

ALIS info: https://bit.ly/42owRmx

In this Episode:  Savio Joseph took a strong interest in magic from a young age, and slowly developed his skills of mentalism, pickpocketing, sleight of hand, and hypnosis. Savio has an unusual career but it was his dream and he chats with Rhae-Ann about his path and what it took to realize his dream. Savio strives to bring magic to as many people as possible and use it as a medium to create good laughs, intriguing conversations, and lasting memories. To date, he has had lots of success including  features in MacLean’s magazine, TEDx, CTV, Breakfast Television, and on stations like Flow 93.5. He has worked with corporations like Remax, CIBC, Electro Federation, and many celebrities and appeared as a finalist on Canada's Got Talent. Spend some time with Rhae-Ann and Savio...
Related Links:
Website: https://www.saviojoseph.com/
Career path info: https://bit.ly/3XGJUh0

In this episode: Darci Lang returns to BTPS for a sit-down with Rhae-Ann.  Darci received rave reviews from BTPS staff in August as our keynote speaker to help kick-off the new school year. "Canadian bestselling author Darci Lang believes each of us can hold a magnifying glass in front of our lives and choose to either focus it on the negative 10% – those things and people that bother us and drag us down – or we can choose to focus on the 90% in our lives that is positive and beneficial."  In this podcast Darci gives us further insight about her message and shares her anticipation for her return visits with our Support Staff in October and BTPS teachers in March and the annual celebration for Women in Leadership, also in March.  She will continue her message with what it can mean to our individual growth by focusing on a positive attitude as the foundation of our successes and she wants others to benefit by the stories and experiences she shares. Spend a few minutes with the ladies today...
RELATED LINKS:
Website: https://www.darcilang.com/
Her latest book: https://www.darcilang.com/shop.html

In this Episode: Rui Teixeira is Senior IT Project Manager at NAIT. He stops by to chat with Rhae-Ann about what is involved with an IT Project Manager career and the path he took to get there.  He shares stories about as a high school student and an immigrant he could not speak English, yet by adjusting to his environment and using his skills with computers he overcame obstacles to become a Project Manager, a business owner and now an instructor and Senior Project Manager at NAIT.  Share a few minutes with Rui and Rhae-Ann...
RELATED LINKS:
ALIS: https://bit.ly/3Dfedn1
NAIT Project Management Courses:  https://bit.ly/3qstTvu
Rui Teixeira PMP Profile: https://bit.ly/3Dmh5OO

Rhae-Ann takes a different angle than her usual podcast format that has a general focus on career paths; in this episode she has a conversation with Amaya Myhovich a high school student, who talks about her Indigenous art piece created as a response to a project in her Art 20 class.

Additional topics they explore allows Amaya to speak her voice with hopes that her artwork sparks conversations regarding 'Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women', residential schools and other struggles that Indigenous people face along with inspirational topics like an appreciation for the Indigenous regalia and celebration of their culture and heritage. In order to support student learning about Indigenous people and the Calls to Action, Amaya encourages others to educate themselves on both Indigenous societal issues and the rich history of their people. Take a few minutes and listen in...

RELATED LINKS:
ALIS Occupation details:  https://tinyurl.com/25apm375
CBC Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yckv7v5e
Amaya's artwork: https://tinyurl.com/498cahuh
Amaya's narrative: https://tinyurl.com/tdecpct5