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Southeast Texas Works! Podcast Update January 2024
Dr. Brian Crain, Dean of the College of Engineering, Lamar University, was the guest
on our first podcast of 2024. Dr. Craig, an engineer with multiple degrees, touted
the success of Lamar University's engineering program and its ranking as the best high
educational return-on-investment for students in Texas. He speaks of the dynamic
environment of engineering and explains the 'human factor', the topic of one of his
doctorate studies. Craig also shares his personal career story and talks about Lamar
University's engineering students being much-sought after by companies throughout
Southeast Texas.
Later in January, we moved on to the energy industry and featured Paul Blackburn,
Customer Service Manager for Entergy Texas. Blackburn, housed at Entergy Texas in
Beaumont, explains his family history with the company and discussed the complex
tasks involved with keeping the area's power grid up and running in all weather
conditions. He shares insight into the many careers available and confirms that
linemen are the industry's 'rock stars'. Blackburn emphasizes Entergy Texas' commitment
to supporting local communities through economic development and charitable donations.
Start your 2024 by listening to these podcasts from our library and available on setworks.org:
E45: Navigating Success: A Captain's Perspective on Maritime Careers in Southeast Texas
Captain Andrew Guidry from the Sabine Pilots Association provides insights into maritime careers,
detailing training, and the pivotal role of marine pilots in ensuring safe navigation of commerce
through the Sabine Neches Waterway.
E43: Golden Triangle Polymers Project aims to hire Local First
This episode highlights the Golden Triangle Polymers project, a multi-billion dollar joint
venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) and QatarEnergy being built in Orange,
Texas. Heather Betancourth from Chevron Phillips Chemical reveals details about the project
and its Local First initiative, which aims to prioritize hiring local talent and sourcing
local vendors and suppliers.
E17: ISTC is Crucial Gateway to Petrochemical Industry in Southeast Texas
Katie Celli, with Industrial Safety Training Council, talks about how ISTC continues to
act as a crucial gateway to the petrochemical industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Katie also talks about her new role as executive director of the Golden Triangle Business
Roundtable and her side gig as singer for local band 3CG.
The goal of the Southeast Texas Works! podcast initiative is to share information and views
of business leaders, elected officials, professional educators, workforce board members,
and others, on local issues, including the area's economic growth and the need for strategic
workforce development. Access all episodes on our website, setworks.org. Subscribe on Apple,
Google, Spotify, and Stitcher podcast providers.
Please contact Pamela Wise and Kevin King at
business@setworks.org for more information.
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