Blue Ridge CTC Podcast

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with Josh Benton, the Dean of the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department, Dustin Dell, an instructor for the EDET program, and Hunter Hours, a student in the EDET program. They discuss the EDET program, which stands for electrical distribution engineering technology, and its focus on training students to become linemen. They also...

In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, College President Dr. Peter Checkovich and Associate Dean Joshua Benton discuss the Mechatronics program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. They highlight the various facets of the program, including advanced manufacturing, PLCs, programming, robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, welding, and electrical lineman training. The program ha...

In this episode of the What's Brewing at the Culinary Academy podcast, the hosts invite Allison Zito, the National Accounts Manager for Maple Leaf Farms, to talk about all things duck. They discuss the variety of duck products offered by Maple Leaf Farms, including whole body birds, duck breasts, duck legs, and value-added products like duck bacon and ground duck. They also talk about the misc...

Today's episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel talks with Moises Mendoza, the owner of SC Studios, and two interns David Donohue & Jonathan Wilfred from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to discuss the impact of internships on students and the digital media industry. They talk about the importance of practical experience and how it complements classroom learning. Moises shares his j...

In this episode, the hosts of the What's Brewin' at the Culinary Academy podcast Chef Steve and Chef Miriam are joined by Diego Lasada, owner of The Garage on King (https://www.thegarageonking.com/). They discuss the concept of a food hall and the benefits it offers to small restaurants. He explains the variety of food offerings available at The Garage and the importance of consistency and sense o...

In this episode, the hosts of the What's Brewin' at the Culinary Academy podcast Chef Steve and Chef Miriam are joined by Chef Rampey from Hillbrook Inn. They discuss his background, the importance of food safety, and the internship experience at Hillbrook Inn. In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of culinary education, the value of hands-on learning, current culinary...

In this episode, Chef Steve and Chef Miriam are joined by special guest Eric Schmidt from Germany. They discuss Eric's favorite dish, his experience with different cuisines, and the differences between German and American food. Chef Miriam even made Eric's favorite German dish, Schäufele! They also talk about food safety and recalls, highlight a spaetzle maker as the tool of the week, and...

Today's episode of Tech Center Tuesday was recorded LIVE with Joel Heslop and Digital Media Faculty Sandra Baker as a part of the Digital Media Week that happened at the Tech Center in our new Podcast Studio in Fall 2023! Check in with Joel and Sandra as they talk all things Digital Media: career opportunities, new software, AI and more in the Digital Media field. Tech Center Tuesday is a seri...

Our eight episode of What's Bruin at the Culinary Academy is a special holiday food episode! Join Chef Steve and Chef Miriam as they introduce culinary student (soon to be alumni!) Emma Berst to the show! Emma talks about her experience at the Culinary Academy at Blue Ridge CTC, a delicious butternut squash soup recipe and what she plans to do in the future. Steve and Miriam talk about holiday...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

We are pulling back the curtain on higher education by chatting with Blue Ridge CTC President Dr. Peter Checkovich and Vice President of Enrollment Management, Leslie See. Hear candid conversations on where higher education is, where it is heading, and lessons they have learned along the way. In this second episode Dr. C and Leslie See take a look at starting the new year at Blue Ridge Community a...

In today's episode Joel is joined by Tiffany Hine, Director of Small Business Education and Training, and Jassi Mason, the Advertising Manager at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town West Virginia, to take a look at all things Customer Service and why hospitality matters! Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

In today’s episode Joel sits down with Kim Graves, Associate Dean in the Division of IT and Math, as well as students and a community partner to talk about the Summer Internship Experience for incoming Blue Ridge students. Find out about opportunities this Summer and Fall for students to get hands-on experience and meet fellow students, faculty and staff in the Division of Information Technology a...

Did you know you can earn the skills you need to work in table games as fast as three weeks or even earn credits while working at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV? Today we are joined by Diana Crouse, Gaming Career Institute Program Coordinator and Ken Suits, GCI Lead Instructor to talk about all the training and opportunities in the Gaming Career Institute Program. For more information: https...

We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope...

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events! In todays episode Joel sits down with Cybersecurity Program Coordinator K...

Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge CTC's academic programs, student services, and the three colleges within the college. Listen in to hear about exciting happenings and events! In todays episode Joel sits down with Cybersecurity Program Coordinator Kay O...

We are pulling back the curtain on higher education by chatting with Blue Ridge CTC President Dr. Peter Checkovich and Vice President of Enrollment Management, Leslie See. Hear candid conversations on where higher education is, where it is heading, and lessons they have learned along the way. In this first episode Dr. C and Leslie See take a look back at the history of Blue Ridge Community and Tec...