Best Skillsusa Podcasts (2025)

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From SkillsUSA to Back Bay Breakthroughs: A Conversation with Collision Pro Assist’s Jason Bartanen 55:47

17d ago55:47

55:47

In this powerhouse episode of the ADAS Empowered Podcast, host Joel Adcock welcomes industry veteran and technician advocate Jason Bartanen, the founder of Collision Pro Assist, for an in-depth discussion on the future of technician support, education, and empowerment in the collision repair space. Jason shares his multi-decade journey in the indus…

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From Garage Conversations to Industry Transformation: A Conversation with Revv's Founder Adi Bathla 42:20

1M ago42:20

42:20

In this powerful episode of the ADAS Empowered Podcast, host Joel Adcock sits down with Adi Bathla, co-founder and CEO of Revv, to explore the remarkable origin story of one of the most innovative platforms in the collision repair and ADAS calibration space. Adi opens up about his entrepreneurial path—from building space tech prototypes as a teen t…

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Driving Innovation in a Changing Automotive Landscape: A Conversation with Brunno Moretti 58:12

3M ago58:12

58:12

In this episode of the ADAS Empowered Community Podcast, host Joel Adcock sits down with Brunno Moretti, President of Essential Technologies, for an insightful conversation on the fast-evolving world of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). With decades of experience at industry giants like General Motors and ZF, Bruno shares his deep knowledg…

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Precision, Passion & the Road Ahead: A Conversation with Ron Racine 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

On this episode we sit down with industry veteran Ron Racine—a respected voice in the collision repair and ADAS calibration world. With decades of experience spanning training, diagnostics, and technician development at companies like Snap-on, Rivian, and Hunter Engineering, Ron brings a grounded, no-nonsense perspective on what it takes to stay ah…

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The Importance of Second Chances 27:51

6M ago27:51

27:51

Join us as we speak with Augie Ghilarducci, president of 2nd Opportunity, a program that provides counseling and job opportunities for people being released from correctional institutions. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Women in Roofing: RoofersCoffeeShop 30:24

6M ago30:24

30:24

Join Heidi Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop to learn about how the company started, changes she has seen in the industry and what the future holds for roofing. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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The Role of Roofing Apprenticeships 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

Join Steve Little, Tony Rader and Thomas Williams as they discuss Associated Builders and Contractors' roofing apprenticeship program and how it prepares students for roofing careers. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Cory James Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

Cory James is an Emmy-award-winning journalist in Washington, DC. He's also a proud SkillsUSA Alumni who was a gold medal winner in Video News Production as a SkillsUSA Georgia student. He went on to compete at nationals where he placed fourth. Currently, James co-anchors DC News Now weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. James was the keynote speaker at t…

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Connecting CTE to College 39:02

1y ago39:02

39:02

Clemson University’s Dr. Dhaval Gajjar and NRCA’s Alison LaValley discuss a construction management degree with a roofing focus and how that connects with CTE. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Chris Gardner Speaks at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session 11:50

1y ago11:50

11:50

Chris Gardner knows first hand the lasting impact one leader can have on an entire generation. He went from homelessness to a business icon. His story was even depicted in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. He spoke at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session.By SkillsUSA

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SkillsUSA: Dream Builders (Poem by Amena Brown) 6:18

1y ago6:18

6:18

Poet Amena Brown recites her original work, SkillsUSA: Dream Builders. Recorded during the Opening Session of the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.By SkillsUSA

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Live from SkillsUSA’s Awards Ceremony 12:07

1y ago12:07

12:07

Two of the finalists from the SkillsUSA Commercial Roofing competition join us to share their stories and how they prepared to compete. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Strengthening the Hispanic Workforce: Where Are the Roofing Workers? 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

Join us as we talk to staffing company Labor Central and discuss where companies can find qualified workers in the U.S. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Winning the War for Talent 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

Chris Czarnik, author and keynote speaker at the 2023 International Roofing Expo, joins us for a discussion about the war for talent and how companies can win it. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Women in Roofing: NWiR 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

National Women in Roofing’s Katie Bodiford discusses resources for recruiting the next generation of women leaders into the roofing industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Turning Workforce Development into Dollars 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

NRCA’s Amy Staska and Jared Ribble explore the financial implications of proper training, as well as training available from NRCA and other organizations. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Strengthening the Hispanic Workforce 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

36:58

Join Amparo Sancen and Cheryl Chapman for a discussion about how to better develop the Hispanic workforce and get the most out of recruiting in your community. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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2023 NLSC Opening Session Keynote Speakers 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

16:24

Three SkillsUSA Alumni – Aaron Robles, Laila Mirza and Matt DiBara – were the featured keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony for SkillsUSA's 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference Opening Session.By SkillsUSA

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Training and Certifying Roofing Employees: Where, Why and How 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

Join NRCA’s Amy Staska and Jared Ribble as they discuss where companies can find training options, why ongoing training helps retain employees and how training helps companies grow financially. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Looking to 2024 14:22

1+ y ago14:22

14:22

Get a short recap of podcast episodes from 2023 and find out what is in store for 2024! Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Connecting with CTE 26:35

2y ago26:35

26:35

Sherri Miles, Nick Sabino and NRCA’s John Esbenshade discuss what contractors need to know about connecting with CTE schools. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Show Me the (Grant) Money! 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

Join Tammy Hall, Sherri Miles, Jenny Rodriguez-Vargas and NRCA’s advocacy team to learn about grants available and how you can find them. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Mental Health Awareness and Action 37:53

2y ago37:53

37:53

We talk to an expert about implementing mental health management strategies and the contractors making strides in this field. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Social Media Tips 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

Brooke Gatchell, SkillsUSA's Social Media Specialist joins us for a breakdown of social media and how a SkillsUSA chapter can use it to share news about their programs.By SkillsUSA

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Roofing at SkillsUSA 2023 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

Hear from two students who competed in the first SkillsUSA Commercial Roofing National Championships and learn more about bringing roofing education to schools and communities. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Women in Roofing 29:30

2y ago29:30

29:30

NRCA sits down with National Women in Roofing to discuss how to recruit, train and retain women in the roofing industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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The Power of the Hispanic Workforce 53:35

2y ago53:35

53:35

Charles Antis, Rudy Gutierrez and Alan Lopez discuss how to recruit, train and retain Hispanic workers and the effects companies can have on their communities. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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A National Roofing Apprenticeship Program 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

47:24

NRCA partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research to create a national roofing apprenticeship program, which was adopted by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Learn about the program and its benefits for the industry. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Creating a Good Company Culture 40:08

2+ y ago40:08

40:08

How can you make people proud to work for your business? Roofing professionals Charles Antis, Brad Beldon and Sherri Miles discuss the company cultures they have spent decades building. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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The SkillsUSA Advantage 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In this episode, we share the findings from the SkillsUSA Advantage report — just released by the Student Research Foundation.By SkillsUSA

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Interview: Sheila Vasquez 30:53

2+ y ago30:53

30:53

In this episode, we sit down with SkillsUSA alumna Sheila Vasquez to talk about her journey from a student to an attorney to a published author.By SkillsUSA

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Rehabilitation Through the Trades 34:01

2+ y ago34:01

34:01

Doug Van Dyke, president of Van Martin Roofing, discusses Emerge, a trades education program that houses at-risk individuals and creates a support system to help them succeed. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Learn About SkillsUSA's Scholarships 6:22

2+ y ago6:22

6:22

There are several scholarships available to SkillsUSA members. What are they and how do you apply? We sit down with Megan Flinn, Member Engagement Specialist at SkillsUSA's National Headquarters to learn more about what's available and some best practices for applying.By SkillsUSA

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Making Connections: From CTE to ProCertification 58:35

2+ y ago58:35

58:35

What can roofing companies do to grow their workforce? Tony Rader, COO of National Roofing Partners, reveals how his company and its 238 roofing service partners are helping the U.S. workforce development effort. Sponsored by DensDeck® Roof BoardsBy National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

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Celebrate SkillsUSA Week 7:07

2+ y ago7:07

7:07

SkillsUSA Week is Feb. 6-10. There are a lot of ways to celebrate your chapter's work. Learn more about how to celebrate SkillsUSA Week with SkillsUSA's Tyler Chaffin.By SkillsUSA

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Darren Keefe Speaks at the 2022 NLSC Awards Session 6:26

3y ago6:26

6:26

On June 24th, HGTV's Darren Keefe (also known as "The Dancing Carpenter") spoke at the Awards Session of SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.By SkillsUSA

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Nick Pinchuk Speaks at the 2022 NLSC Opening Session 29:09

3y ago29:09

29:09

On June 21, 2022, Snap-on President and CEO Nick Pinchuk delivered the keynote address for the Opening Session of SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.By SkillsUSA

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Miguel Cardona Speaks at the 2022 NLSC Opening Session 9:25

3y ago9:25

9:25

On June 21, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona delivered an address to the attendees of the Opening Session for SkillsUSA's 58th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.By SkillsUSA

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The NLSC 2022 Episode 1:14:00

3y ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Several members of SkillsUSA's national staff discuss the 2022 National Leadership and Skill Conference.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Ashley Klingberg 31:13

3+ y ago31:13

31:13

Ashley Klingberg is a world-class athlete and high school student. In this interview, we explore her journey from disliking law enforcement to wanting to become a police officer.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Jay Clifton 31:30

4y ago31:30

31:30

We sit down with Jay Clifton. Jay tells us about how he got involved with SkillsUSA as well as his experiences as a national officer. He also talks about his appearance as a contestant on the Fox television show Crime Scene Kitchen.By SkillsUSA

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Transport Topics Interview with Gabe Krebs and Tom Wozniak 45:20

4y ago45:20

45:20

Dan Ronan from the SiriusXM program Transport Topics interviews WorldSkills USA Heavy Vehicle Maintenance competitor Gabe Krebs and WorldSkills USA Technical Expert (and SkillsUSA Wisconsin College/Postsecondary state director) Tom Wozniak. Used with permission.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Lane Davis 41:46

4y ago41:46

41:46

We sit down with Lane Davis. He talks about his involvement with SkillsUSA and a dramatic event he experienced while preparing for WLTI.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Noemi Castro 40:07

4+ y ago40:07

40:07

We sit down with former national officer Noemi Castro. She tells us about how she got involved in SkillsUSA and where that took her in her career.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with SkillsUSA's National Officers Part 3: At Large 44:57

4+ y ago44:57

44:57

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 At-Large officers to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with SkillsUSA's National Officers Part 2: College/Postsecondary 24:24

4+ y ago24:24

24:24

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 College/Postsecondary officers to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with SkillsUSA's National Officers Part 1: Regional VPs 44:36

4+ y ago44:36

44:36

We sit down with SkillsUSA's 2020-21 Regional Regional Vice Presidents to learn more about their experiences as students and members of SkillsUSA.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Anthony Mitchell 40:10

5y ago40:10

40:10

We sit down with Anthony Mitchell. A member since high school, Mitchell discusses the positive effect his SkillsUSA experience had on his life and how he's paying it forward in his local community.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Glori Beaufort 43:33

5+ y ago43:33

43:33

We sit down with Glori Beaufort. A member of SkillsUSA since high school we discuss her SkillsUSA experience and how she uses the skills learned in her professional life.By SkillsUSA

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Interview with Tim Lawrence 32:54

5+ y ago32:54

32:54

We sit down with SkillsUSA's former Executive Director, Tim Lawrence.By SkillsUSA

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