Matt Scott shares insights on the future of welding education, his son’s career journey, and the importance of mentorship. With 30 years at Portland Community College, Matt's dedication to the trades and promoting diversity in the industry shines through.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Today, we sit down with Matt Scott, a veteran welding instructor with over 30 years of experience at Portland Community College.
Matt shares his passion for teaching, his commitment to quality instruction and curriculum in the welding industry, and his consulting work with the Canadian Welding Bureau. We dive into the inspiring journey of his son, who transitioned from aspiring math teacher to successful ship superintendent, thanks to a solid foundation in welding education.
We'll also explore Matt's active engagement on LinkedIn and Instagram in promoting the trades industry, and the impressive welding program at Portland Community College, which offers extensive training and career opportunities. Our conversation covers a variety of topics, from the importance of mentorship and soft skills, to efforts to increase the presence of women in the trades.
Matt highlights the significant impact of social media in showcasing skilled trades and inspiring the next generation. If you're passionate about the trades, this episode is a must-listen!
Join us as we celebrate the unsung heroes of our society’s infrastructure – the skilled tradespeople who build our world and keep it running. Follow Matt Scott: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-scott-cwi-cwe-b87b4014/ Instagram: @pccweldingrc Follow Andrew Brown YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Toolfetch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-brown-b1736a5/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrew.l.brown Website: https://www.toolfetch.com Welding industry, welding instruction, welding curriculum, ship superintendent, career advancement, math teacher, traits of a good welder, welding education, Portland Community College, skilled trades, welding consulting, Canadian Welding Bureau, social media in trades, LinkedIn for welding, Instagram for welding, welding program, welding associate degree, maritime welding, ship fitting, welding leadership, welding management courses, wages in welding, welding mentorship, training in welding, women in welding, social media influencers in trades, underwater welding, traditional welding, American Choppers inspiration, welding career paths, skilled labor collaboration
