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TradingUp
Journey12
13 episodes
3 weeks ago
Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Burns, Dean of Career and Technical Education, and Jessa Morgan, Trades Program Advocate at Carl Sandburg College. Together, these two dynamic leaders are revolutionizing how students discover and pursue careers in the skilled trades. Discover how Sandburg's "Goldilocks approach"—not too big, not too small, but just right—creates an ecosystem where students thrive through hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and inn...
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Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Burns, Dean of Career and Technical Education, and Jessa Morgan, Trades Program Advocate at Carl Sandburg College. Together, these two dynamic leaders are revolutionizing how students discover and pursue careers in the skilled trades. Discover how Sandburg's "Goldilocks approach"—not too big, not too small, but just right—creates an ecosystem where students thrive through hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and inn...
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TradingUp
SANDBURG IS AT THE HEART OF THE TRADES: Building futures, breaking barriers, and meeting students where they are
Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Burns, Dean of Career and Technical Education, and Jessa Morgan, Trades Program Advocate at Carl Sandburg College. Together, these two dynamic leaders are revolutionizing how students discover and pursue careers in the skilled trades. Discover how Sandburg's "Goldilocks approach"—not too big, not too small, but just right—creates an ecosystem where students thrive through hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and inn...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

TradingUp
REBOOTING AT 40: How information technology careers offer second chances and first opportunities
Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Nate Budde, a 40-year-old career changer who traded retail management for network administration, and Linda Lee, whose 24-year journey at Carl Sandburg College spans the entire digital revolution. Discover why information technology careers are perfect for both first-time students and career changers, how Sandburg's flexible programming accommodates working adults, and why the best IT professionals often come from unexpected backgrou...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

TradingUp
BEYOND THE CHAIR: How a career in dental hygiene builds trust, health, and community one smile at a time
Join host Craig Williams for an illuminating conversation with Ashley Reeves, dental hygiene educator at Carl Sandburg College, and Alan Castro Medrano, a recent graduate now serving rural communities at Eagle View Community Health Center. Discover why dental hygiene is far more than "tooth scraping"—it's prevention, health education, and community care rolled into one essential profession. From cutting-edge laser technology and handheld X-ray devices to the timeless art of building patient t...
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4 months ago
41 minutes

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A HEAD START WITH BOTH FEET ON THE GROUND: Kathy Wight on the power of dual credit
In this episode of Sandburg TradingUp, host Craig Williams sits down with Kathy Wight of the Regional Office of Education to explore the transformative impact of Dual Credit programming for high school students. Kathy shares her passion for helping students earn college credit while still in high school, explaining how this opportunity not only saves time and money—but builds belief. In many ways, Dual Credit is the Swiss army knife of postsecondary preparation. For some students, it’s their ...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

TradingUp
TWO PATHS. ONE PASSION: Gaming to gears and driveway to dealership
What happens when childhood hours spent with LEGO bricks and racing video games collide with real-world opportunity? Brandon O'Reilly's journey from Fast and Furious fan to rising MOPAR technician proves that passion can find its path in unexpected ways. Thanks to Galesburg High School's Promise Scholarship and Carl Sandburg College's dual credit program, Brandon transformed his natural problem-solving instincts into a thriving career at YEM Automotive—earning real pay while building real ski...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

TradingUp
BRAVERY + GED + SANDBURG = CNA: Tabby’s story
Today’s episode takes us into the heart of what second chances—and the people who make them possible—can really mean. We’ll meet Tabby Heitmeier, a young woman whose early struggles in a traditional high school setting nearly derailed her aspirations—but who found her way back through the kind of personalized support that only a place like Carl Sandburg College’s Carthage Campus can offer. And joining her is Linda Thomas, the tireless campus coordinator whose quiet commitment has helped sheph...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

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TOOLS, TALENT, AND TENACITY: The Draven Leady story
In this episode of Sandburg's Trading Up, host Craig Williams sits down with Draven Leady, a recent Carl Sandburg College graduate who’s charted an inspiring course through the college’s automotive and welding programs. Draven’s story is one of resilience—navigating learning differences, family moves, and unexpected detours to emerge as a standout young tradesman at Heat and Control, a Galesburg-based manufacturer of food processing equipment. Joining him is Russ Craig, Draven’s supervisor an...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

TradingUp
ANCHORED BY CARE: Rhonda and Lauren's shared mission to lift others
When it comes to helping students find their way, Rhonda Nelson and Lauren Eurales don’t just advise — they invest. In this deeply human episode of Trading Up, host Craig Williams talks with two Carl Sandburg College professionals whose work transcends titles and touches lives. From adult learners re-entering the classroom to teens unsure of what comes next, Rhonda and Lauren meet students where they are, providing not just guidance, but unwavering belief in what’s possible. You’ll hear about...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

TradingUp
WE WILL FIND A WAY: Breaking barriers with ICAPS and ROE 33
In this episode of Sandburg’s Trading Up, Craig Williams sits down with Margaret Segerston and Becky Wade of Regional Office of Education 33 to explore how the Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System—better known as ICAPS—is transforming lives across Western Illinois. Through a robust partnership with Carl Sandburg College, ROE 33 is helping adult learners earn their high school diplomas, master English, and pursue stackable credentials in career fields like healthcare, technology, ...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

TradingUp
THE HEART OF THE WORK: How nursing heals more than the body
In this episode of Trading Up, we explore what it really means to care — not just as a profession, but as a deeply human calling. We sit down with two remarkable women whose journeys began with hardship, wound their way through personal loss and educational struggle, and converged through the healing power of nursing. Diamonique Heyburn, a recent graduate of Sandburg’s nursing program, opens her heart about the experiences that shaped her, especially the impact of nurses who cared for her sis...
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5 months ago
31 minutes

TradingUp
THE ARCHITECTS OF POSSIBILITY: How two Sandburg recruiters are changing lives
There's something magical that happens when the right person shows up at exactly the right moment in someone's educational journey. Today, I'm joined by two remarkable women who make that magic happen every single day. Gabriella Hurtado serves as Director of Recruitment at Sandburg, overseeing the Welcome Center team that guides students from that first curious question all the way through enrollment. And Emily Collins, our Recruitment Coordinator for Career & Technical Education and Heal...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

TradingUp
TRACY ENGSTROM ON THE MISSING LINK: Why soft skills matter more than you might think
You know, you can have all the technical knowledge in the world, a stellar GPA, and impressive credentials, but if you can't communicate effectively, work as part of a team, or present yourself professionally, you're missing that critical transmission that gets all that horsepower to the wheels. Today, I'm joined by Tracy Engstrom, Coordinator of Career Development at Carl Sandburg College, who has spent the last 15 years helping students bridge that gap between academic achievement and workp...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

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FROM A CURIOUS NUDGE TO CNC CONFIDENCE
In this inaugural episode, host Craig Williams sits down with Madelyn Sell, a Galesburg native and Carl Sandburg College graduate who found her calling not in a boardroom, but in a machine shop. Madelyn’s journey into the world of precision machining began not with a lifelong dream, but with a nudge from her father and an open mind. What started as a simple course in CNC at the Galesburg Area Vocational Center sparked something in her—a curiosity that became passion, and a passion that quickl...
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5 months ago
30 minutes

TradingUp
Join host Craig Williams for an inspiring conversation with Ellen Burns, Dean of Career and Technical Education, and Jessa Morgan, Trades Program Advocate at Carl Sandburg College. Together, these two dynamic leaders are revolutionizing how students discover and pursue careers in the skilled trades. Discover how Sandburg's "Goldilocks approach"—not too big, not too small, but just right—creates an ecosystem where students thrive through hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and inn...