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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