Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
National Academy of Construction
100 episodes
1 month ago
In this episode, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Paul Giroux, a leading construction historian with decades of experience on mega projects and a professor of engineering practice at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, to discuss the current challenges facing engineering education. Paul explains that engineering programs are facing growing industry complexity and a gradual erosion of credit hours, both of which contribute to a widening skills gap. While incre...
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In this episode, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Paul Giroux, a leading construction historian with decades of experience on mega projects and a professor of engineering practice at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, to discuss the current challenges facing engineering education. Paul explains that engineering programs are facing growing industry complexity and a gradual erosion of credit hours, both of which contribute to a widening skills gap. While incre...
Why Choose a Technical Education - with Jerry Eyink and Don Pohl from Ranken Technical College
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
44 minutes
5 months ago
Why Choose a Technical Education - with Jerry Eyink and Don Pohl from Ranken Technical College
Careers in the skilled trades not only address critical workforce gaps but also provide long-term opportunities for growth, stability, and impact within the construction industry. In this episode of Get the Knack, hosts Sue Steele and Jerry Eyink are joined by Don Pohl, President of Ranken Technical College, for an insightful discussion on the value of technical education. Don shares why a student might choose a path in technical education, highlighting benefits such as faster entry into the...
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction Podcast
In this episode, host Jerry Eyink welcomes Paul Giroux, a leading construction historian with decades of experience on mega projects and a professor of engineering practice at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, to discuss the current challenges facing engineering education. Paul explains that engineering programs are facing growing industry complexity and a gradual erosion of credit hours, both of which contribute to a widening skills gap. While incre...
