The Future Starts with You

Gabriel Diaz

Discover best practices in the field of career readiness in the k12 space as Gabriel Diaz interviews educators, industry partners and others engaged in ensuring students are prepared for the future. Topics include career exploration, workforce development, Project-Based Learning, Career Education and any other programs designed to support students in making informed decisions about their future.

This podcast is a product of the San Diego County Office of Education Innovation Division.
Host and Producer: Gabriel Diaz
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S3 · E4
Feb 7, 2025 · 29 min
3.04 The Future Starts With Shawn Jough
Today the Future Starts With Shawn Jough, (M.S., SPHR,SHRM-SCP) the Founder and Principal Consultant of Strategic HR Advisory. Shawn walks listeners through her career path in Human Resources and her own amazing story entering the field and becoming her own boss. This episode is perfect for educators, students, or listeners who have no idea how to get into the HR field and would like to learn. This is also a great episode if you have ever wanted to start your own business and are unsure of what that entails! www.strategichradvisory.com shawn@strategichradvisory.com If you would like to be a guest please email:⁠⁠here
S3 · E3
Jan 24, 2025 · 18 min
3.03 Apprenticeship Expo Interviews Part 2
This special episode was recorded at the Apprenticeship Expo held at the San Diego College of Continuing Education and is four interviews split into two episodes. On this second episode we get to learn about the San Diego College of Continuing Education from Dr. Shakerra Carter and the incredible work the college achieves. That interview is followed up by a workforce development interview with Edgar Portilla who is with the City of San Diego. San Diego College of Continuing Education: sdcce.edu City of San Diego: sandiego.gov If you would like to be a guest please email: ⁠here
S3 · E2
Jan 11, 2025 · 13 min
3.02 Apprenticeship Expo Interviews Part 1
This special episode was recorded at the Apprenticeship Expo held at the San Diego College of Continuing Education and is four interviews split into two episodes. On this first episode we get to learn about workforce placement programs offered by Able-Disabled Advocacy from Angel Stancer. Then Lorenzo Miles walks us through the in's and out's of our local 206 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program. Able-Disabled Advocacy website: able2work.org 206 Sheet Metal Website: smart206.org If you would like to be a guest please email: here
S3 · E1
Nov 13, 2024 · 20 min
3.01 The Future Starts With Ernesto Rivera
Join our host Gabriel Diaz as he interviews Ernesto Rivera of the San Diego County Office of Education. This week's conversation goes deep on apprenticeship offers and support, why apprenticeships matter and how schools can get involved. A great listen for anyone interested in alternative pathways to career readiness. Apprenticeship expo link: here Ernesto's contact for follow-up questions: here If you would like to be a guest please email: here
Jun 3, 2024 · 22 min
2.08 The Future Starts with Students “Brave Voices” podcast at El Cajon Valley High
Join us for an exciting “crossover” podcast! Students Liam Roman, Mirna Fawzi and Rawan Albadri in the Arts, Media and Entertainment pathway at El Cajon Valley High in the Grossmont Union High School District have been podcasting for two seasons now, and invited Jewyl to come by as a guest on their podcast. After students recorded their podcast, we flipped the mic and Jewyl interviewed AME Teacher Brent Ford as well as Liam, Mirna and Rawan about their experience developing a podcast. Listen along as we dive into the challenges, strategies and celebrations we have experienced in each of our podcasting journeys! Links: Braves Voices Podcast Page https://youtu.be/iYVt3XlCgrE CTE Pathways at El Cajon Valley High www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast!
S2 · E7
Feb 6, 2024 · 20 min
2.07 The Future Starts in Bonsall with Daniel Pink
Join us as Jewyl interviews Daniel Pink a CTE teacher at Bonsall High school. Daniel tells us all about his journey from sunny Florida to sunny San Diego, as well as some exciting programs he is implementing for his students. Bonsall High School CTE Pathways⁠
S2 · E6
Jan 22, 2024 · 18 min
2.06 The Future Starts in Bonsall with Eryn Barker
Join a conversation about everything from counseling in a rural community, building career ready opportunities for students, creating a unique spin on supporting students in getting early college credit and the promise of the new California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI). Eryn Barker is the Early College/CTE Coordinator for Bonsall High School, a rural community doing amazing things to support the success of their students. Bonsall High School CTE Pathways California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S2 · E5
Dec 11, 2023 · 13 min
2.05 The Future Starts with Pirate students: Cat and Ant
On this episode Jewyl interviews two current students of Oceanside high school who are in the Media Makerz program. Cat and Ant share their experiences creating media at Oceanside high school, refining video techniques, projects that prepared them for the future, what pathways they hope to get into and what the future looks like after high school. This special video podcast episode is recorded, edited and produced by Oceanside High School Students in the Media Makerz program! Links: ⁠www.mediamakerz.org⁠ ⁠www.SDCOE.net/CTE⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY⁠ ⁠Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast!⁠ Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education ⁠www.SDCOE.net/CTE⁠
S2 · E4
Nov 28, 2023 · 20 min
2.04 The Future Starts with Pirate Alumni: Alec and Juan
On this episode Jewyl interviews two former students of Oceanside high school who are now with Media Makerz. Alec and Juan share their experiences leaving high school, finding work, discovering career aspirations and what drew them to Media Makerz. This special video podcast episode is recorded, edited and produced by Oceanside High School Students in the Media Makers program! Links: YouTube Video Podcast: here www.mediamakerz.org www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S2 · E3
Nov 13, 2023 · 27 min
2.03 The future starts with Lisa Stout and Lionel Saulsberry
On this episode Jewyl talks with Lisa Stout and Lionel Saulsberry of Project Next an organization that helps students identify strengths, explore post-secondary options and prepare a pathway for college or career in the San Marcos Unified and Escondido school districts. Project next ⁠www.projectnext.org⁠ Links: www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! www.SDCOE.net/PBL for the PBL framework and resources Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S2 · E2
Oct 30, 2023 · 21 min
2.02 The future starts at Comic Con part 2
Part 2 of 2: Enjoy a lively discussion about how to prepare today’s youth for future careers in the creative industry from our Comic-Con recording of “The Future Starts with You” podcast. Hear about how we are building equitable access to creative careers. Dr. Emily Schindler Education Director, Comic-Con Museum ⁠comic-conmuseum.org⁠ Stacy Snider Actress, Producer, Co-founder of Mooncastle Films BRIC Foundation Collab @stacysnyderla ⁠www.stacysnyderla.com⁠ ⁠www.mooncastlefilms.com⁠ ⁠www.bricfoundation.org⁠ Matt Waynee Cinematic Arts Instructor, LAUSD ⁠matthewwaynee.com⁠ James Fauntleroy 1500 Sound Academy Co-Founder, 4x Grammy Award-Winning Singer/ Songwriter, Producer IG @jamesfauntleroyii Twitter @fauntleroy ⁠www.1500soundacademy.com⁠ Links: ⁠www.SDCOE.net/CTE⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY⁠ ⁠Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast!⁠ ⁠www.SDCOE.net/PBL⁠ for the PBL framework and resources Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education ⁠www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S2 · E1
Oct 16, 2023 · 29 min
2.01 The future Starts at Comic-Con part 1
Part 1 of 2: Enjoy a lively discussion about how to prepare today’s youth for future careers in the creative industry from our Comic-Con recording of “The Future Starts with You” podcast. Hear about how we are building equitable access to creative careers. Dr. Emily Schindler Education Director, Comic-Con Museum comic-conmuseum.org Stacy Snider Actress, Producer, Co-founder of Mooncastle Films BRIC Foundation Collab @stacysnyderla www.stacysnyderla.com www.mooncastlefilms.com www.bricfoundation.org Matt Waynee Cinematic Arts Instructor, LAUSD matthewwaynee.com James Fauntleroy 1500 Sound Academy Co-Founder, 4x Grammy Award-Winning Singer/ Songwriter, Producer IG @jamesfauntleroyii Twitter @fauntleroy www.1500soundacademy.com Links: www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! www.SDCOE.net/PBL for the PBL framework and resources Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S1 · E15
May 8, 2023 · 29 min
1.15 The future starts with this podcast! 2023 Finale
Join podcast host Jewyl Alderson and podcast producer Gabe Diaz as we look back at an amazing year, and look forward to what the future holds for the podcast. Hear a few behind the scenes details, some of our favorite podcast moments, and consider plans for next year. We will also talk about some cool professional development opportunities this summer - one of which will pay you $3000 in stipends for participation, and another will bring you to the Comic-Con museum!! We encourage you to consider being a guest in season 2, and hope that you have an amazing summer. Tune in again next year for season 2 of “The Future Starts with You” Links: Find out about summer professional development opportunities: https://www.sdcoe.net/cte-innovation/learning Take our professional learning survey: https://bit.ly/CTEPLsurvey2023 Check out the AME Institute Apply for a 2024 Comic-Con pro-badge Educator panels at Comic-Con (check back in July for more info) www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer/Guest: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S1 · E14
Apr 24, 2023 · 20 min
1.14 The future starts with Mallory Stevens
The Future starts with Dual Enrollment with Mallory Stevens Mallory Stevens supports local schools, districts and charters as they develop dual enrollment programs tied to our local community colleges. Dual enrollment programs allow students to take college courses on their high school campus, leading to increased post-secondary enrollment and engagement. Many dual enrollment courses are CTE and allow students to get an extra step ahead towards their career after graduation. Whether you are a counselor, instructor or administrator, hear more about how you can engage in and grow dual enrolment programs in support of your students. Guest: Mallory Stevens Organization: Independent contractor - Early College Credit and Transitions Consultant - San Diego/Imperial Regional Consortium Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer/Guest: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE Links: San Diego Early College Credit Resource Website with office hours and community of practice information. Bay Area Dual Enrollment Page State wide K12 SWP Pathway Coordinator contacts Community College Open Educational Resources by Discipline www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast!
S1 · E13
Mar 27, 2023 · 20 min
1.13 The future starts with Michael Bruder
The Future Starts in the Chula Vista Elementary District with Michael Bruder The Chula Vista Elementary District provides every student with career driven experiences at the 4, 5 and 6 grade. In this episode we chat with Michael Bruder in the Innovation Station which is housed in the public library, and offers students an engineering experience designed with Qualcomm. Michael and his team work with local industry partners to identify real world problems, and students are given the opportunity to tackle them using design thinking processes while learning more about their own strengths, interests and values. Place based learning allows students to tackle these challenges in spaces out in the community, traveling to the water treatment plant for the Hydro-Station, and the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center for their Health-Station. Chula Vista Elementary District has a powerful vision for this work, believing they have a responsibility to develop each child’s full potential, and these dynamic learning experiences allow students to explore their personal strengths and interests and connect them to related careers. Get an inside look at how CVESD tackles these topics and builds opportunities for students to engage in career readiness at the elementary level. Links: CVESD Stations Experience Informational Video CVESD Website CVESD Innovation Station Website Essential Skills Video Series www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Guest: Michael Bruder, Instructional Services Coordinator, Chula Vista Elementary School District Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer/Guest: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE
S1 · E12
Mar 13, 2023 · 16 min
1.12 The future starts with Harold Mumford
Episode 1.12: The future starts with Harold Mumford Trained to be a lawyer, but called to be a teacher, Harold Mumford teaches English, Social Science and Engineering. He fell into it accidentally as a more traditional teacher, but after coaching First Robotics, Harold got sucked into project based learning and started teaching Project Lead the Way Engineering. He trains students to do the work, he wants them to “fire him” and get him out of the way while he leaves them be to do the work. Posing a challenge or problem to solve, he then steps back and watches students grapple with the work and find their own solutions. Industry partners and alumni regularly come into his classroom to mentor students and work alongside them. Harold also builds alignment to the middle school, bringing his own engineering students to the middle school to work with them in their classes and at the STEM night. He strives to build a culture of learning and appreciate kids for what they are and can bring to the table. Links: Mount Miguel Engineering and Design Webpage www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast!
S1 · E11
Feb 27, 2023 · 17 min
1.11 Back to the future with Jamie Davenport
Episode 1.11: Back to the future with Jamie Davenport Jamie is back on the podcast to talk more about Project-Based Learning! She left the field of Law to get into the field of education, and after a few years teaching English and social studies, she found out about CTE and has embraced it ever since! She was taught in a Law Academy at Crawford High in San Diego Unified, and eventually moved into a position supporting CTE in Grossmont USD. Hear more about her student project addressing suspension rates, and how Grossmont USD supports project-based learning across the district, giving students authentic real-world challenges builds their capacity to do real work, and the power of community impact and “making a dent in the universe”. Use project-based learning students will have an experience they will always remember. Links: www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Guest: Jamie Davenport, CTE Curriculum Specialist, Grossmont Unified School District Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer/Guest: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE Episode Topics: CTE, High School, Grossmont USD, Project-Based Learning, PBL, Law Academy, Student Showcase, Supporting CTE
S1 · E10
Feb 13, 2023 · 15 min
1.10 The future starts with George R. Zubieta
Episode 1.10: The future starts with George Randy Zubieta How do we create a place where students can feel like they are good at something in the classroom and can find meaningful employment? That’s what inspired Randy when he was a high school woodshop student to dream of a day he would become a woodshop teacher himself. Getting hired a week before the covid shutdown meant he had to learn to pivot early on, but providing kits for students allowed them to have hands on experiences even at home. Randy has embraced Skills USA, a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) that offers students leadership opportunities as well as an opportunity to compete with other students across the state and beyond. His students also showcase their work at the County Fair, building their real world skills for an authentic audience. As folks in these trades retire there are few skilled workers ready to take their place - and these programs are a perfect way to prepare students for the openings expected as many experts leave the field to the next generation. Links: https://www.oside.us/pathways https://www.skillsusaca.org/ CTSO Fact Sheet San Diego County Fair - Competitive Exhibits www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz Guest: George Randy Zubieta, Building and Construction Trades Teacher Oceanside High School A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE Episode Topics: CTE, High School, Middle School, Oceanside, Woodworking, Building and Construction Trades
S1 · E9
Jan 30, 2023 · 18 min
1.09 The future starts with Ryan Parks
Before coming to education, Ryan Parks started a production company creating music videos and doing freelance filmmaking. He asked himself “why is it so difficult to find good help” and that brought him to the field of education where he hopes to train and inspire the next generation of students to be competitive in the industry. Allowing students to build the skills they need to be successful in the industry builds a student’s ability to enter a field strategically and have a longer career. Students are able to create real world content for industry professionals, building their skills, portfolio and network as they learn. Ryan sees production as a “team sport” and students each have a role and responsibility within their team to create highly produced content through project-based learning. Ryan wants students to know, industry is not out of reach, and they are the future of industry. Links: https://www.oside.us/pathways www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer: Gabriel Diaz Guest: Ryan Parks, TV/Film/Video and Broadcast Journalism Teacher Oceanside High School A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE Episode Topics: CTE, High School, Middle School, Oceanside, TV, Film, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Audio Recording, Production, Project-Based Learning, Work-Based Learning
S1 · E8
Jan 16, 2023 · 18 min
1.08 The future starts in Oceanside with Teresa Collis
Episode 1.08: The future starts in Oceanside with Teresa Collis Oceanside Unified School District has a huge focus on Career Technical Education (CTE)! Hear from Teresa Collis, their district CTE Coordinator, about how she expanded programs when she was principal at Oceanside High School, and her work now at the district level engaging industry professionals from the community in the programs through advisory and work-based learning. As a TK-12 district OUSD is also updating STEM labs and other outreach at the middle school level to better prepare students for programs at the high school level and beyond. Links: https://www.oside.us/pathways www.SDCOE.net/CTE https://bit.ly/ListenerQuestionsTFSWY Click here to express an interest in being a guest on the podcast! Host: Jewyl Alderson Producer/Guest: Gabriel Diaz A project of the San Diego County Office of Education www.SDCOE.net/CTE Episode Topics: CTE, High School, Middle School, Oceanside, Advisory Committees, Industry, Work-Based Learning, Program Development

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