Hands-On

Episode 07: Energy Systems Technology

Formerly called, "Tech Foundations" it is now named Energy Systems Technology (EST). We talk with the first year instructor Nick Mullins who has some very important topics to discuss about his class. We also get a chance to converse with Zaiden Williams, a student in EST about what his opinions are on the program. To go along with that, we interview different students around TCTC and ask them what they have done today. EST is a STEM based program about how to use and fix different energy sources such as: lights, wind, solar, HVAC, and more. It is also one of the only programs who offers the class to sophomores. Want to know more about this program? You may find out in this episode!
 
Link to EST Webpage: http://tricounty.mainecte.org/program/est/
 

Episode 06: Metals Manufacturing

On this episode of Hands-On, we interview one of the newer instructors here at TCTC: Jason Partridge, who actually took the Metals program when he was a student. Some of the biggest topics in this particular field are: safety, welding, machining, and more. We also spoke with student Nate Schobel, who has now graduated from TCTC. He talks about what he likes about the program and why he decided to sign up for Metals. Want to know more about this class? You may find out in this episode!
Link to the Metals Manufacturing Program website: http://tricounty.mainecte.org/program/metals-manufacturing/
 

Episode 05: Building Trades

On this episode, we interview new Building Trades instructor Jay Philbrick, as well as last year's student Andrew Hayden. Have you ever thought of being a carpenter or a construction worker? Building Trades teaches you the skills necessary toward becoming a specialist in either career. Are you considering taking this program? Listen to this episode for more information!

Episode 04: Graphic Design & Communications

In this episode, we interview GDC instructor Marcy King. It's her first year as the instructor and she gives us insight on how she is running the program. Along with that, we talk with a current student at Graphic Design: Liam Sullivan, to inform us on what kind of projects they have been making in the class and more. Are you interested in taking this program here at TCTC? This episode will have some of the answers! 

Episode 03: Multimedia Production

On this episode, we interview Multimedia Production instructor, Nelson Cole, as well as a current student Kansas Marie. She herself interviews former student Connor Chase who is a current student at the New England School of Communications at Husson University. We discuss camera use, basic video production, and other interesting topics! Host Owen Snow is currently a second-year student in Multimedia Production. Want to learn more about this program? Find out in this episode!
Link to Multimedia Production on our website:
http://tricounty.mainecte.org/program/multimedia-productions/
 

Episode 02: Computer and Information Systems Security

CISS is a program covering computer networking, ethical hacking, coding, and other important topics. We interview the instructor for the program, Scott R. Wilhite as well as a student in the program. Would you be interested in taking CISS? This episode may help you out!

Hands-On Promo

This is a little promo for the Hands-On Podcast that will give an idea on what this show is all about!  

Episode 01: Director Brian Leavitt & Student Services Coordinator Sarah Hanson

On our first episode, we interview two administrators from Tri-County Technical Center, Director Brian Leavitt and Student Services Coordinator Sarah Hanson. We discuss their work and what TCTC is all about. Why would students want to come to TCTC? Some of the answers are in this episode!