Hands-On

Cybersecurity - Season 3 Episode 4

Welcome back to Hands-On.
In this episode, host Kaleb Ranquist interviews the new instructor of the Cybersecurity program (formally the Computer Information and System Security program), Dan Smith about the work they do with computers, servers, and talk of experimental AI.
Afterward, Kaleb interviews Matthew Hall, a student of Cybersecurity, about his inspiration to take the class, activities he and other students work on, and his future endeavors in the field of computers.

Natural Resources - Season 3 Episode 3

Welcome back to Hands-On!
Tri-County Technical Center has gained a few new programs this year, including the Natural Resources program.
In this episode, host Kaleb Ranquist interviews the instructor of the Natural Resources program, Stephany Perkins, about the several outdoor activities, field trips, and training involved in her program including hiking, camping, snowshoeing, hunter safety, chainsaw safety, and so much more.
Afterward, a short intermission featuring Caroline Ridout, a Workforce Development Specialist from the Maine Tourism Association who recently visited TCTC, about the hundreds of jobs available in the tourism industry that are highly beneficial to CTE students.
Finally, Kaleb interviews Hiram Butler and Topher McGuinness, two students of the Natural Resources program, about their experience in the class, training, and future endeavors in the workforce.

Welding - Season 3 Episode 2

Welcome back to Hands-On!
Tri-County Technical Center has gained a few new programs this year, including the Welding program.
In this episode, Host Kaleb Ranquist interviews the instructor of the Welding program, Jason Scholten, about the importance of welding, and what students can expect to learn from the program.
Afterward, a short intermission where Clay Lane, an instructor of the Commercial Truck Driving program talks about the Thanksgiving meal run he and his students did before Thanksgiving, where they helped transport Thanksgiving meal ingredients to families in need!
Finally, Kaleb interviews Haylee Newman, a student of the Welding program, about what inspired her to take the program, and her future plans for the workforce.

Entrepreneurship & Small Business - Season 3 Episode 1

Welcome to Hands-On Season 3!
TCTC has gained a few new programs this year, including the Entrepreneurship & Small Business program.
In this episode, host, Kaleb Ranquist interviews Instructor, Marcy King of the ESB program about what students do in her program, the curriculum, and how entrepreneurs create successful businesses.
Afterward, a short intermission featuring a few students from the Building Trades program talking about their ongoing house-building project!
Finally, Kaleb interviews Chase Farnsworth, a student of ESB, about his experience in the program, and how its helped him prepare for his future college and business endeavors!

Hands-On Season 3 Promo

Welcome to season 3 of Hands-On, the podcast of Tri-County Technical Center. In this show, host Kaleb Ranquist chats with current and former students and instructors of TCTC, as well as local college and business representatives about the benefits of Career Technical Education (CTE). Kaleb will also be providing news about ongoing events every episode.
Stay tuned for new episodes available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, IHeartRadio, Samsung Podcasts, Boomplay, and the Tri-County Technical Center YouTube channel.

Episode 8, Season 2: Health Occupations, Firefighting, and Dr. O'Neill

In this episode of Hands-On, host Shane Craig chats with Health Occupations co-instructor, Jennifer Bailey, as well as student Gavin Hart, about what they do in their class, and what students can expect to learn from the program.
Afterward, Shane then interviews current Firefighting student, Sarah Silva, about her experience in the class.
Host Kaleb Ranquist then talks to former Firefighting student, Dawson Dow about what he's up to now, and how TCTC has helped prepare him for his future career.
Finally, Kaleb had the honor of talking to former Tri-County Technical Center Directer, Dr. Patrick O'Neill, about his experience and job as a director, and what he currently does for TCTC, as well as discussing the importance of CTE Education.

Episode 07 Season 02: The Great Maine Solar Eclipse

In this episode, the Multimedia Production program went to Piscataquis County High School in Guilford to film a total solar eclipse. Host Kaleb Ranquist interviews the instructor, Nelson Cole, and a few students about their plans for filming the eclipse.
Following these interviews is a live reaction with narration from Kaleb when the eclipse reached totality, along with interviews from others who watched the eclipse.
Finally, Kaleb interviews Graphic Design and Communications student Christian Oliveira, whose proposal for GDC's solar eclipse merchandise competition won, and was very successful!

Episode 06, Season 02 - Criminal Justice

In this episode of Hands-On, host Aiden Guerette chats with Mariyah Castigliego, a current student of the Criminal Justice program, about her experiences in the program.
Afterwards, a short intermission from host Kaleb Ranquist and US Army Staff Sergeant, Ryan Whitley about benefits enlisting in the army can do for students.
Kaleb then talks with Criminal Justice instructor, Colonel Steve Spaulding, about his experiences as a Maine State Trooper, and what students are expected to do in the program.