Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute

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In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute⁠⁠

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

• How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?
• What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?
• How does the institute balance traditional skills with emerging technologies?
• What unique challenges does the "tool belt generation" face in their educational journey?
• Why does CBT consider employers as their clients rather than students?

Topics include:

• Creating industry-relevant hands-on learning environments
• Developing both technical & soft skills for career success
• Building meaningful employer partnerships through advisory councils
• Addressing the entrepreneurial nature of Gen Z students
• Preparing students for high-demand trades resistant to AI disruption
• Integrating professional development throughout the curriculum

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