Fired Up Podcast: A Trade Collective Production
Fired Up Podcast: A Trade Collective Production
Welcome to the Fired Up Podcast, a local production focused on the Evanston community and the approximately 10 mile radius surrounding it. This show is a dedicated space for the conversations that matter most to our local students, families and businesses. We are exploring how to bridge the gap between high school education and the high paying, dignified careers waiting in the skilled trades.
For too long, our community has looked elsewhere for talent while our own students navigated uncertain paths after graduation. We are here to change that narrative. Hosted by Patrick Hughes and Dr. Pete Bavis, this podcast brings together parents, industry leaders, and educators to explore what it actually means to be trade ready in the modern workforce.
What to expect on the show:
- Industry Insights: We sit down with local experts in manufacturing, automotive, plumbing, and other sectors to understand the real world demand right here in our own backyard.
- Educational Reform: We discuss the two pieces of paper vision, which emphasizes the power of a high school diploma paired with a professional credential to create immediate career security.
- Community Connection: We share stories from the shop floor and the classroom, highlighting the spark that happens when a student discovers a passion for building and creating.
- Candid Conversations: These are sincere discussions about how we can better support our youth and strengthen our local economy through direct industry exposure.
Meet Your Hosts:
- Patrick Hughes: The Founder and Chief Connector of The Trade Collective. Patrick is an Evanston entrepreneur and advocate who has spent decades building inclusive partnerships through organizations like Natural Ties and Inclusion Solutions.
- Dr. Pete Bavis: The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Evanston Township High School. A veteran educator with over 16 years of leadership, Pete is a champion for academic rigor and ensuring every student has access to a successful pathway.
Whether you are a parent looking for options for your child, an employer searching for your next great hire, or a neighbor invested in seeing Evanston thrive, it is time to listen in.
New episodes drop every other Tuesday.
Join the movement:
- Website: thetradecollective.org
- Social Media: @The Trade Collective
Igniting the future of the skilled trades. Let's get fired up!
Episodes
9 episodes
Fired Up Podcast Ep.9 | Paid to Learn: How Abt Electronics Builds Careers From the Ground Up
We have talked a lot about getting the next generation into the skilled trades. In this episode we are thrilled to hear from a young person at the start of a promising career about his journey to Abt Electronics and what it is like to be young ...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.8 | Putting Your Stamp on the Workplace
We have talked a lot about getting the next generation into the trades so on this episode we are thrilled to hear from two young people with promising careers about their journeys and experiences into the skilled trades? Welcome to Epis...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.7 | Blueprints and Bleachers: Building a Career in Construction and a Stadium
We have talked a lot about getting interested in the trades, but what are the next steps when the interest is there? Listen to learn about what it takes to build a stable career in construction.Welcome to Episode 7 of the Fired Up Podca...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.6 | Proof of Concept: What Happens After the Trade Collective
We have talked a lot about the potential of careers in the skilled trades. In this episode, we show you what it actually looks like.Welcome to Episode 6 of the Fired Up Podcast, a production of The Trade Collective. Hosts <...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.5 | Building Opportunities in Construction
Today we’re talking about the blueprint for careers in carpentry and construction.Welcome to the fifth episode of the Fired Up Podcast, a production of The Trade Collective. In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Pete Bavis and ...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.4 | Igniting Equity From Cradle to Career
Fires are sparking in the minds of our high school students and we are here to discuss how to cradle these flames. 🔥Evanston Cradle to Career (EC2C) works throughout Evanston to advance equity in the community. EC2C is a collecti...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.3 | Igniting Curiosity: Finding Your "Why" Through Permission and Play
We are giving our youth the permission to look inward and find their internal fire.Welcome to the third full episode of the Fired Up Podcast, a production of The Trade Collective. In this episode, our hosts, Dr. Pete Bavis and Patri...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.2 | Fan Your Child's Automotive Career Flame
Fires are sparking in the minds of our high school students and we are ready to fan the flames.Welcome to the second full episode of the Fired Up Podcast, a production of The Trade Collective. In this episode, our co-hosts sit down with...
Fired Up Podcast Ep.1 | The "Two Pieces of Paper" Vision
Something has sparked at 1910 Greenwood, and we’re ready to talk about it. Welcome to the first full episode of the Fired Up Podcast, a production of The Trade Collective. This show is for students and families navigating post-secondary...