S1 Ep9: A Chat with Tashena Chestnut and Amanda Van Natta, Episode 9, Thrivin' at the Beach

This episode features Tashena Chestnut and Amanda Van Natta, professionals in career development with the Horry County School District. They discuss the district’s efforts to prepare students for meaningful careers through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These programs introduce students to various career pathways starting in elementary and middle school. They highlighted the CTE Showcase, an initiative designed to connect local businesses with students by offering tours of schools and CTE programs. Additionally, they shared insights into the Build Something Amazing program, which focuses on exposing high school seniors interested in trades to technical college programs and apprenticeships in the community. Throughout the discussion, they emphasized the importance of expanding students' awareness of career options beyond traditional 4-year college routes, aligning these efforts with the needs of Horry County’s growing business sector.LinksLocal Initiatives and Resources Horry County Schools Career and Technical Education Programs – Learn more about the district’s offerings in career development. Build Something Amazing Initiative (HGTC) – Discover programs and apprenticeship opportunities in technical and trade skills. For Listeners Interested in Participating CTE Showcase Information – Details about how businesses can get involved in tours and student connections. General Resources for Business Connections Partnership Grand Strand Website – Information on how local businesses can collaborate with education and community initiatives. Where you can watch Thrivin’. YouTube: Watch hereAmazon Music: Listen hereAudioboom: Listen hereSpotify: Listen hereApple Podcasts: Listen here