Inside IALR

Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us. New episodes are published every other Monday.

Inside IALR is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Inside IALR, a government show with 68 episodes published.

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  Four Months That Changed a Life

  Aug 24, 202618 min

  How Carrie Williams Used ATDM to Build a New Career and a New Future What do you do when life forces you to start over? For Carrie Williams, the answer was taking a chance on herself. After a divorce left her searching for a more stable future, Carrie relocated from Ohio to Virginia to attend the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Four months later, she graduated from the non-destructive testing track and began a new career inspecting critical infrastructure and supporting industries that help keep people safe. In this episode, Carrie discusses overcoming uncertainty, stepping outside her comfort zone at age 46, and how ATDM helped her develop the skills, confidence, and connections needed to succeed. Carrie also highlights her own career growth in the six months since graduation. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation in Southern Virginia. Our services, programs and offerings are diverse, impactful and far reaching. Get updates from IALR on other channels: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Email Newsletter News Stories

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  Four Years, Fourfold Growth: a Conversation with IALR President Telly Tucker

  Jun 22, 202625 minS0

  <p>IALR has grown really fast. But, as President Telly Tucker explains, growth alone isn’t the goal.</p><p>In this conversation, Telly reflects on four years as president, sharing what it’s like to lead an organization that’s quadrupled in size, why culture matters more than ever during rapid change, and the real stories that make the work meaningful. It’s a candid look at leadership, impact and what comes next for IALR and the region.</p> <p>The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation in Southern Virginia. Our services...

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  Hands-On, High Stakes: How the Bond Brothers Launched Careers in Defense Manufacturing

  May 18, 202619 minS0

  <p>Cedric and Ethan Bond are brothers who took very different paths before finding the same destination: training through the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program and careers at Newport News Shipbuilding. </p><p>In this episode, they talk about career crossroads, the reality of hands-on training, and why building ships for the U.S. Navy feels personal—especially with a brother currently deployed at sea.</p><p>The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation in Southern Virginia. Our services, programs and offerings are diverse, impactful and far reaching. <br/><br/>Get...

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  A Steady Flow of Qualified Workers: Defense Manufacturers on the Value of ATDM

  Apr 13, 202641 minS0

  <p>Recruiting skilled manufacturing talent is expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. But it doesn’t have to be.</p><p>Recorded during a recent career fair for the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program at IALR, this episode features Slade Gardner from Big Metal Additive, John Duncan from Penn United Technology and Ashley Webb from Vulcan Tool Company. They explain why they rely on ATDM to meet their workforce needs. </p><p>From reduced training risk to graduates who “hit the ground running,” these employers explain what makes ATDM different and why the program continues to deliver value to companies across...

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  MINI EPISODE: How ATDM Rebuilds Career Paths

  Mar 9, 202612 minS0

  <p>In this special mini episode, IALR President <b>Telly Tucker</b> sits down with <b>Casie Hansen</b>, who recently graduated from the Non-Destructive Testing track of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM). Casie shares how she discovered ATDM, what it was like to uproot her life and start over in her 40s and how the program’s training and wraparound support helped her step confidently into a completely new career path. </p><p>The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation in Southern Virginia. Our services, programs and offerings are div...

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