Who Needs College? Why Trade Schools are Driving the New Economy
With the increased emphasis on attaining a college degree in our society comes the growing void in service jobs that remain essential to our economic framework. Where will aspiring electricians, plumbers, and mechanics learn their craft in a society that dictates that you need a degree to succeed? Dennis Wilke also sees this void, and as the president of Rosedale Technical Institute, he’s in a position to do something about it. Dennis joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the importance of trade education, the role that it plays in the overall education industry in the United States, and why, as he puts it, “It’s not about the P.H.D….it’s about the J.O.B.!”
Also on the Show:
Honoring Entrepreneurs: Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award
For 25 years, the accounting firm of Ernst & Young has been honoring entrepreneurs around the world in a variety of sectors, through their prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Program, an honor that spans over 140 cities in 50 countries. One of those cities is Pittsburgh, and Lynette Horrell, the Managing Partner of Ernst & Young’s Pittsburgh office, joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss this year’s award ceremony. They’ll review the 28 finalists for the regional awards, discuss the criteria, detail the nomination process, and preview what’s next for those fortunate enough to receive the honor.
Keeping Industry Officials In the Know About Natural Gas: Rick Stouffer
With the emergence of the Marcellus Shale development in Western Pennsylvania comes the increased need to provide accurate, in-depth information that best suits the needs of industry officials. Enter Rick Stouffer. The longtime print media energy industry specialist has taken the editorial reins at Gas Business Briefing, a new Pittsburgh-based gas industry publication dedicated to providing industry officials with information and insight into the Marcellus Shale and other related natural gas developments. Rick joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the plans for the new publication, and why now, more than ever, is the most important time for Gas Business Briefing to hit the marketplace.
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Who Needs College? Why Trade Schools are Driving the New Economy
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With the increased emphasis on attaining a college degree in our society comes the growing void in service jobs that remain essential to our economic framework. Where will aspiring electricians, plumbers, and mechanics learn their craft in a society that dictates that you need a degree to succeed? Dennis Wilke also sees this void, and as the president of Rosedale Technical Institute, he’s in a position to do something about it. Dennis joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the importance of trade education, the role that it plays in the overall education industry in the United States, and why, as he puts it, “It’s not about the P.H.D…it’s about the J.O.B.!”
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Keeping Industry Officials In the Know About Natural Gas: Rick Stouffer
With the emergence of the Marcellus Shale development in Western Pennsylvania comes the increased need to provide accurate, in-depth information that best suits the needs of industry officials. Enter Rick Stouffer. The longtime print media energy industry specialist has taken the editorial reins at Gas Business Briefing, a new Pittsburgh-based gas industry publication dedicated to providing industry officials with information and insight into the Marcellus Shale and other related natural gas developments. Rick joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the plans for the new publication, and why now, more than ever, is the most important time for Gas Business Briefing to hit the marketplace.
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Honoring Entrepreneurs: Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award
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- description
For 25 years, the accounting firm of Ernst & Young has been honoring entrepreneurs around the world in a variety of sectors, through their prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Program, an honor that spans over 140 cities in 50 countries. One of those cities is Pittsburgh, and Lynette Horrell, the Managing Partner of Ernst & Young’s Pittsburgh office, along with her colleague at Ernst & Young, Kevin Pickels, join “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss this year’s award ceremony. They’ll review the 28 finalists for the regional awards, discuss the criteria, detail the nomination process, and preview what’s next for those fortunate enough to receive the honor.
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