Phil Como on Career Pathways, Industry Partnerships & Keeping Students on Long Island | Turn One Studio Podcast

How do you help students discover their passion, build real-world skills, and keep the next generation of talent on Long Island? In this episode, Eliud Custodio sits down with Phil Como, Industry Advisory Board Coordinator and Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Smithtown Central School District, to talk about connecting education and industry through internships, career events, and hands-on experiences.In this episode, you’ll learn:How the Smithtown Industry Advisory Board (IAB) became a model for workforce development across Long IslandThe power of “light switch moments” when students find their ideal career pathWhy internships, job shadowing, and STEM roadshows are changing the way students prepare for the futureHow trades, CTE programs, and industry partnerships are being redefined for the AI and automation eraThe challenges of housing, affordability, and keeping young talent on Long IslandPhil’s personal journey from finance to education, entertainment, and building career pathways for studentsHosted by Eliud Custodio, President of Turn One Studio.Listen now for practical insights and inspiring stories for parents, educators, business owners, and anyone invested in Long Island’s future workforce.