Hands-On

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.

Episode 05, Season 02 - Culinary Arts

In this episode, host Kaleb Ranquist has a chat with Culinary Arts student, Alex Mullins, about her experience in the program, and her plans for the future.
Afterward, Kaleb talks to Culinary Arts instructor, Chef Chris Whitman, about what students are currently up to in the program, as well as the benefits of taking the program.
Kaleb then chats with Educational Technician, Elizabeth Mullins, who helps students in the class along with Chef Whitman.

Episode 04, Season 02 - EMT & Firefighting

In this episode of Hands-On, host Kaleb Ranquist talks with Diane Charrier about her experience in the EMT program, as well as her experience as a former Firefighting student.
Afterward, host Aiden Guerette talks to the instructor for EMT and Firefighting: Mr. Bill Wentworth about what students do in class, and what to expect out of the programs.

Episode 03, Season 02 - Commercial Truck Driving

In this episode, host Shane Craig talks with former Commercial Truck Driving student, Dean Demmer, about his experience at Tri-County Technical Center, and his current career.
Afterward, host Kaleb Ranquist talks with one of the two Commercial Truck Driving instructors, Thomas Baer, about what students do in the program.

Episode 02, Season 02 - Early Childhood Education & Solar Thermal Collector

In this episode, host Shane Craig visits the Early Childhood Education program and talks to instructor Allyson Gudroe and one of her students: Baylynn Grant.
Shane then talks to student Hunter Kelly and instructor Nick Mullins of the Energy Systems Technology program to discuss their new solar thermal collector (a solar panel that heats air on its own!).