My MACC Podcast
Digital Arts students at the Montcalm Area Career Center are producing an audio and video podcast entitled the “My MACC Podcast”. The podcast, “For Students, By Students” provides a dynamic platform to enhance their learning experience. By creating the My MACC Podcast students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills while fostering creativity and self-expression through video and audio technology.
Each podcast promotes collaboration and teamwork between the morning and afternoon class, as students work together to produce compelling content. Each student produces a segment including, but not limited to coming up with the content, getting a guest or two to interview, recording and then editing the segment.
Additionally, the My MACC Podcast hones technology proficiency and instills confidence in public speaking and self-presentation. It also serves as a valuable addition to students' portfolios and prepares them for future careers in fields like journalism, media production, and communication. Beyond these educational advantages, podcasting makes learning fun and engaging, inspiring students to explore a diverse range of topics with enthusiasm.
Podcast Episodes
Subscribe to RSS Feed for Podcast EpisodesJoin us at the MACC, you will learn about both Computer Aided Drafting and Engineering; this involves hands-on activities like coding, 3D printing, robotics, and much more.
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
In CAD, you will work together with other classmates, or alone, depending on the project, to draft and model your creations. With the abundance of tools and machinery, your creativity can come to life. Problem solving is huge for CAD students. As a student, you will learn how to troubleshoot a variety of problems, giving you real-world experience in a friendly environment.
Engineering
In Engineering, inside the shop, you will build catapults, suspension bridges, electric cars, and a variety of other projects. You will learn how to research, fabricate, and test many projects for competitions. You will use advanced mathematics, chemistry, and physics to solve your complex engineering projects.
Ready to build your future? The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) Construction Program is your direct path to an exciting career in the trades! As an 11th or 12th-grade student in Montcalm County, you won't just learn about construction – you'll gain hands-on experience by actually building a house from the ground up.
Discover the diverse career paths available in construction, from carpentry and electrical to plumbing and project management. Our program provides the skills and certifications that employers are looking for, setting you up for success right after high school.
Stop dreaming about a great job and start building one. Learn more and apply today!
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Want to investigate different career paths you could take? This program is just right for you as you get to investigate the different fields of public safety. Explore and perform operations such as crime scene investigations, threat assessment, response to criminal complaints, fire services and more.
In this program, you will:
- Fire Instruction, driving fire trucks
- Guest speakers from the bomb squad, drug dealer officer, deputy, IM Safe, CMU Muslim Association, to name a few.
- Prepares you for working with diverse groups of people, like you would in law enforcement
- Milo range training
- Many field trips (FBI, Secret Service, jails, prisons, driving academy)
- Big end-of-year trip: MI State Police Office Training Academy
- Earn up to 9 college credits
- Internships
- Many different job opportunities (canine officer, 911 dispatcher, paramedic, fire fighter, police officer, SWAT officer, etc.)
Become a Mechanic: MACC Auto Tech Program Revealed (MYMACCPodcast)
Ready to kickstart your career in automotive repair? Join us on the MYMACCPodcast as we shine a spotlight on the incredible Automotive Technologies Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center! This program is tailor-made for 11th and 12th-grade students who are serious about becoming skilled mechanics.
The MACC's program delivers a powerful combination of hands-on experience, critical thinking, and technical knowledge, ensuring you're job-ready. You'll gain the confidence to tackle vehicle issues and be prepared for immediate employment in a shop or even to maintain your own vehicles.
In this program, you can expect to:
- Achieve up to 18 valuable certifications before graduation.
- Benefit from exclusive student discounts on parts.
- Master the proper use of each automotive tool.
- Be ready to work as a professional mechanic right after high school.
- Engage in abundant hands-on repair work.
- Potentially work on your vehicle if you're excelling in class!
Don't just learn about cars – learn to fix them. Your journey to becoming a certified mechanic starts at the MACC!
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MACC Digital Arts: Your Future in Focus 34)
Ever wonder what a career in the digital world looks like? In My MACC Podcast's Episode 34, Trent and Miles chat about the Digital Arts Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center! This program is designed for 11th and 12th graders in Montcalm County who want to turn their creativity into a powerful skillset.
Learn about the vast array of creative fields you can explore, including:
- Capturing moments with Photography
- Telling stories through Video Production
- Designing visuals with Graphic Design
- Building online presence with Website Design
- Mastering Social Media Posts and campaigns
- Crafting eye-catching Posters and Banners
- And even getting a head start on running your own creative Business!
Find out how the MACC can equip you with the skills to thrive in today's digital economy. Tune in and get inspired!
Welcome to the MYMACCPodcast! This episode puts a spark on the Welding Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center. For 11th and 12th-grade students, this is your chance to learn a powerful, in-demand skill that leads to diverse and exciting career opportunities.
This program goes beyond theory, immersing you in the practical skills of welding. You'll not only learn to design and construct metal products, but also collaborate on industry-based challenges, working both independently and as part of a team. This hands-on approach provides clarity for your future career. The welding field is expansive, leading to pathways in:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding, General Fabrication, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Energy sector welding applications, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and many other specialized areas!
With so many job opportunities available, the Montcalm Area Career Center is your gateway to jumpstarting a successful career.
Discover how the MACC Welding Program can shape your future!
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Join Ryleigh, Cassie, and Toby on My MACC Podcast's Episode 32 as they spotlight the amazing Digital Arts Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center! If you're an 11th or 12th-grade student in Montcalm County thinking about a creative career, this is the episode for you.
We break down how this program covers everything you need to know to launch a successful career in digital media, including:
- The art of Photography
- Hands-on Video Production
- Mastering Graphic Design principles
- Building a functional Website Design
- Crafting engaging Social Media Posts
- Designing effective Posters and Banners
- Plus, essential insights into running a creative Business!
Discover how the MACC Digital Arts Program provides the tools and training to make your creative aspirations a reality. Your future in digital arts starts here!
Ready to launch your career in healthcare? The Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC) Health Sciences Program is your fast track to a rewarding future! As an 11th or 12th-grade student in Montcalm County, you can gain valuable certifications and hands-on experience in high-demand medical fields.
Year 1: Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)! Get essential patient care skills and be ready for entry-level positions in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics right after graduation. Year 2: Advance your skills in our Medical Assistant (MA) program, opening doors to even more specialized roles in doctors' offices and medical facilities.
Discover a compassionate and in-demand career path. Learn more about the MACC Health Sciences program and start making a difference today!
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Master Big Machines: MACC Diesel & Equipment Technology (MYMACCPodcast)
Ever wonder what's under the hood of a semi-truck, tractor, or heavy-duty truck? 
On this episode of the MYMACCPodcast, we're revving up for the Diesel and Equipment Technology Program at the Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC)! If you're an 11th or 12th-grade student ready to tackle bigger vehicles, this program is your direct route to a high-demand career.
You'll gain expert skills to diagnose and maintain advanced diesel engines, plus critical electrical systems, air brakes, climate control, and much more. Get ready to learn how to operate and work on the powerful machinery that keeps our world moving!
With this program, you will:
- Gain experience that can help you get a job right away after graduation.
- Earn valuable industry certifications.
- Learn essential welding skills alongside diesel mechanics.
- Participate in engaging teambuilding activities.
- Experience more than just a classroom setting – learn in a real shop!
- Have more fun than typical high school classes.
- Be treated like an adult, with teachers guiding, not hand-holding, through projects.
- Go on exciting annual field trips, including to Ferris State University's shop and operator's course (yes, that means driving semi-trucks!).
- Get hands-on driving experience with semi-trucks, buses, tractors, and more.
- Even bring your own diesel vehicles into the classroom for practical work!
Tune in and discover how the MACC can put you in control of massive machinery and a powerful career!
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Unlock Your Business Potential: The MACC Business Program (MYMACCPodcast)
Ready to conquer the business world? On this episode of the MYMACCPodcast, we're diving deep into the Montcalm Area Career Center's Business Program! This dynamic educational initiative is designed to equip 11th and 12th-grade students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for future success.
Discover how the MACC prepares you for a competitive edge through real-world experiences in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management
Here's what you'll gain:
- Technical Skills: Learn to gather, process, and analyze data in a hands-on, fun, and interactive way.
- Project-Based Learning: Work effectively in teams while developing strong leadership abilities.
- Strategic Thinking: Hone your ability to identify market opportunities, especially by running the school store!
The MACC Business Program empowers you to make informed career choices, pursue higher education, and enter the workforce with confidence. Tune in to see how you can start building your business future today!
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