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Henrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 13, 2024New plans for a Henrico aquatic center; a Henrico County high school drama teacher urges equal pay for afterschool efforts; Henrico Police arrest a suspect in a Glen Allen homicide; new Henrico Christmas Mother named; a popular chicken restaurant opens its first Henrico location; our weekly Henrico Fur Finder feature.Support the Show.2024-06-1305 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Chief Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division of Fire and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter Season 5, Episode 9Chief Clevert, Deputy Fire Chief at Henrico County Division
of Fire, and Henrico Firefighter Duan Perez-Means, Fire Recruiter are our guests on this episode. They talked with us about exploring and joining the great and noble profession of a Henrico Firefighter. This episode includes the introduction of our new co-host, Marianne McGhee.
My name is Mike Roberts and I love working to bring you the
Henrico CTE Now podcast. I would love to hear from you. Send us any questions you would like answered. Send us an email at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us. Also, please tell your f...2023-06-2725 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 19: Ben Sheppard, Director of the Department of Public Relations for Henrico CountyIn this episode, we talk with the Director of Public Relations for Henrico County about students wanting to get into the media business. With his media experience, he talks about many different career paths in the media business and how he has progressed over the years to where he is today. Two things he talked about were Henrico Counties' internship programs and the current need for people in Henrico's 911 communications officer positions.
Here is a video for the Communication Officer position: https://youtu.be/599vRzl3CbY
Info page: https://henrico.us/police/careers/communications-officer/
2022-09-2736 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 16: Kenya Jackson, Talent Acquisition Ambassador for Henrico County SchoolsAcross the country school systems are having to deal with a severe teacher shortage. In this episode of Henrico CTE Now we talk with Kenya Jackson, Talent Acquisition Ambassador for Henrico County Schools. She discusses with us the problem that is affecting Henrico and many school systems in Virginia and what Henrico County is doing about it.
Henrico Workforce & Career Development has programs to help educate our future educators. Check out these links for more info if you want to be a teacher.
Teachers for Tomorrow: https://henricocte.com/career-classes/high-school/family-consumer-sciences/teachers-for-tomorrow-ii-honors/
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Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 14: Cari Tretina, Chief of Staff for Henrico’s County ManagerWe visited Cari Tretina, Chief of Staff for Henrico’s County Manager, and had a great talk with her about her experiences in the EMT program at the ACE Center at Hermitage when she was in high school. We also discussed her college and career path that brought her to become Henrico Counties' very first Chief of Staff. It was a great discussion about how CTE programs are just as important to college-bound students as they are for ready-to-work students. Please have a listen and let us know your thoughts. Email us at mwroberts@henrico.k12.va.us with yo...2022-07-1948 min
Henrico CTE Now (Career & Technical Education)Henrico CTE Now. Season 4, Episode 9: Jennifer Boyle, President/CEO of Junior Achievement of Central VA, Adrienne J. Minock, Library Manager, Henrico Public Library at Libbie BranchToday, Jennifer Boyle talks to us about the work of Junior Achievement, financial literacy and the importance of career exposure, and how JA helps students in Central Virginia with all this and more. We also talked with Adrienne Minock as she describes how Henrico libraries are great resources about area employers, professional resume help, and many other services for Henrico residents. Both also talk about their support for Henrico CTE’s Signing Day which will be returning to JA/Libbie Library location in May and why they think Signing Day is such an important event for students.
ht...2022-05-0344 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Sept. 15, 2021A recap of the Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting; Henrico Schools officials honor County Manager John Vithoulkas; COVID-19 cases rise again; the county reports its second rabies case of 2021; changes to some GRTC routes in Henrico; a measles outbreak potentially affecting this region; a rematch in the 73rd House of Delegates district; details about our new "Faces of Henrico Business" feature.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services.)Support the Show.2021-09-1508 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Sept. 8, 2021Henrico Police need your help to find a missing 37-year-old man; Henrico students return to school today; the county's new COVID-19 case count declines slightly; traffic at Airport Drive and I-64 shifting again next week; Henrico Fire officials unveil a Boy Scout's fallen firefighter memorial; Henrico names a new Emergency Management and Workplace Safety director; how to participate in our 20 Days of Giving event.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-09-0806 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 17, 2021Henrico's new COVID-19 cases hit a six-month high; Henrico Schools to host another free vaccination clinic for students and children tomorrow; a regional transportation plan proposes more than $2 billion worth of projects in Henrico; TSA officers stop a Fredericksburg man from carrying a loaded handgun onto a flight; Henrico Schools to host a job fair; The Cultural Arts Center announces its fall classes.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-1707 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 12, 2021The Henrico School Board will set its mask policy today; free meals for all Henrico children will continue during the coming school year; COVID cases in Henrico continue to climb; Henrico has a new senior advocate.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-1206 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 6, 2021Gov. Ralph Northam gives warning to school districts – like Henrico – that are not currently planning to require masking in the fall; Henrico becomes a “high” transmission area for COVID-19; Henrico County government officials update their mask policy; six new Virginia State Troopers are about to be assigned to Henrico County; a popular YouTube personality from Greene County is arrested in Henrico on incest charges; a Henrico man finishes fifth in a James River bass fishing competition; this week’s Restaurant Watch. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor...2021-08-0608 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – Aug. 2, 2021Henrico Health District officials encourage mask-wearing; Henrico Schools may revisit its mask policy; how many children and teens in Henrico are contracting COVID-19?; Henrico wants three seats on the GRTC board of directors; victims of I-295 crash identified; police seek assistance solving Friday shooting.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-08-0207 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 30, 2021The Henrico Education Association blasts the Henrico Schools' mask policy; two Henrico projects could earn federal money as part of a US House appropriations package; Henrico's first-time unemployment claims remain relatively stable; Henrico supervisors want to offer more incentives to businesses that revitalize buildings; Breeze Airways flies into Richmond.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-07-3009 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 29, 2021Henrico's seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases is at nearly a three-month high; Henrico Schools, parents of former Short Pump M.S. football player settle lawsuit; River Road is closed in western Henrico through Saturday; air cargo at Richmond International Airport spiked last year; Varina District School Board member Alicia Atkins plans a town hall meeting next month; three Henrico homes sell for more than $1 million apiece.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services and Chess Counselor LLC.)Support the Show.2021-07-2907 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – July 21, 2021Students at one Henrico high school are learning English and soccer this summer; a new outdoor basketball complex is planned at an Eastern Henrico school; Henrico Police seek assistance locating a wanted man; a new Sheetz is opening in Henrico tomorrow; July is vehicle theft prevention month; officials begin to demolish a Henrico school; Innsbrook After Hours is tonight.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County CSB Prevention Services.)Support the Show.2021-07-2107 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 11, 2021Henrico expects nearly $40 million in new transportation funding; a man wanted for a Henrico murder is found dead in a Hampton hotel; Henrico officials end the COVID-19 local emergency; a popular Fourth of July event is returning this year; one Henrico restaurant was found to be using plastic bags and old peanut butter containers to store raw meat.(Today’s Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County and the Virginia Capital Workforce.)Support the Show.2021-06-1105 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 2, 2021How a local organization that started as an attempted book club has grown to have a major impact on six Henrico schools; Henrico Police arrest a 54-year-old who faces a charge of strangulation after his wife was found dead in a Henrico home; Henrico Police arrest a 52-year-old man, who faces charges in connection with two recent robberies; how to brighten your garden; meet the Citizen's new education reporter.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-06-0206 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 28, 2021Nearly 29% of eligible children and teens in Henrico have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine; Henrico Police identify a man found dead near dumpsters at the city-county line; a local organization builds its 500th ramp for handicapped residents; the Henrico Board of Supervisors approves three trail and sidewalks projects; the new Henrico Christmas Mother is announced; Belmont reopens to the public tomorrow; a Henrico company wins $10 million in new funding.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-05-2808 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 26, 2021Henrico supervisors are nearing the first comprehensive update of the zoning and subdivision ordinance in more than 60 years; Henrico Police discover a man dead near a dumpster at the city-county line; a group of Henrico middle-schoolers want you to get to know them; in light of National Missing Kids' day yesterday, there are at least 20 children and teens from Henrico are missing – here's who they are; the Dollar General Literacy Foundation assists two local organizations. (Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-05-2605 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 24, 2021A new airline flies into town; Henrico County relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions, reopens some facilities; local experts discuss the Richmond region's real estate market; the Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee awards its annual recognition to several groups, residents; a Saturday morning traffic stop on I-95 in Henrico produces an unexpected surprise for police.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.) Support the Show.2021-05-2405 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 21, 2021Henrico Police identify the woman found dead at a Short Pump apartment complex Wednesday night; good news for Henrico movie fans; 12 Henrico students earn Virginia Credit Union scholarships; stay up to date about health inspections at local restaurants; an outdoor concert tonight in the Far West End.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-2103 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 20, 2021Henrico Police seek help with a cold-case death investigation; a big honor for one Henrico principal; Deep Run High School names its new head football coach; new first-time unemployment claims in Henrico drop slightly; a Fairfield District constituent meeting is planned for Monday.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-2004 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 17, 2021Plans for a civilian review board in Henrico appear dead; Henrico Schools officials are planning vaccinations in some schools this school year after all; our latest Henrico Restaurant Watch.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-1705 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 13, 2021It's becoming even easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and now some children and teens are eligible; Henrico Police identify the two people found dead in a West End apartment and seek the public's help identifying two robbery suspects; the Henrico Citizen honors 'Henrico's Top Teachers'; JC Penney at Virginia Center Commons is closing its doors for the last time this weekend.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-1305 minHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – May 7, 2021Can you guess where the least-vaccinated community in Henrico is? The answer is an ironic one and exemplifies the challenges facing health officials as the enter a new phase in the vaccination process; more walk-up vaccination opportunities are announced; Henrico’s COVID-19 case count drops to levels not seen since October; Sportable plans a tennis tournament; Henrico plans a rabies vaccination event next week.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico County.)Support the Show.2021-05-0709 min