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Educators, parents and others often place emphasis on preparing for college. But some students see a more hands-on future for themselves. There are a number of traditional options including auto repair, heating and cooling systems and even housing construction offered at tribal colleges and vocational programs. On this show we’ll talk with different tribal vocational programs about the many fields Native students can consider when picking a career in vocational tech.
Guests:
Sheridan McNeil (Dakota/Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) – career and technical education director for United Tribes Technical College
Arth Brown – dean of vocational education and workforce development at Iḷisaġvik College
Bob Leingang – welding technology instructor at United Tribes Technical College
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