Phil Como on Career Pathways, Industry Partnerships & Keeping Students on Long Island | Turn One Studio Podcast

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How do you help students discover their passion, build real-world skills, and keep the next generation of talent on Long Island? In this episode, Eliud Custodio sits down with Phil Como, Industry Advisory Board Coordinator and Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Smithtown Central School District, to talk about connecting education and industry through internships, career events, and hands-on experiences. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the Smithtown Industry Advisory Board (IAB) became a model for workforce development across Long Island The power of “light switch moments” when students find their ideal career path Why internships, job shadowing, and STEM roadshows are changing the way students prepare for the future How trades, CTE programs, and industry partnerships are being redefined for the AI and automation era The challenges of housing, affordability, and keeping young talent on Long Island Phil’s personal journey from finance to education, entertainment, and building career pathways for students Hosted by Eliud Custodio, President of Turn One Studio.