In this episode of Shifting Schools, host Jeff Utecht takes us inside the world of AI in the trades—from welding shops to construction sites and beyond.
What if your students could instantly generate the best materials list for a bench project with cost, carbon score, and cut list included? What if their safety briefings were created by AI in multiple languages with hazard visuals and PPE checklists? It’s not science fiction—it’s happening now.
Jeff shares real-world classroom applications for AI in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including:
AI-assisted material selection based on region, durability, and sustainability
AI-generated safety briefings and toolbox talks
Custom GPTs that streamline compliance with energy codes
Projects that blend data literacy, environmental science, and critical thinking
Whether you teach woodworking, welding, auto tech, or construction—this episode will give you concrete ideas, prompt examples, and free tools you can use immediately.
??????? Tools & Platforms Mentioned:
Safely.io (AI Toolbox Talks)
MatterGen by Microsoft
MetWave BIM System
Custom GPT bots for energy compliance
???? Subscribe to hear how teachers are equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills in an AI-integrated future.
???? Got your own story about AI in the trades classroom? Email Jeff: jeff@shiftingschools.com
#TradesEducation #cte #aiineducation #careerready #futureofwork
In this episode of Shifting Schools, host Jeff Utecht takes us inside the world of AI in the trades—from welding shops to construction sites and beyond.
What if your students could instantly generate the best materials list for a bench project with cost, carbon score, and cut list included? What if their safety briefings were created by AI in multiple languages with hazard visuals and PPE checklists? It’s not science fiction—it’s happening now.
Jeff shares real-world classroom applications for AI in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including:
AI-assisted material selection based on region, durability, and sustainability
AI-generated safety briefings and toolbox talks
Custom GPTs that streamline compliance with energy codes
Projects that blend data literacy, environmental science, and critical thinking
Whether you teach woodworking, welding, auto tech, or construction—this episode will give you concrete ideas, prompt examples, and free tools you can use immediately.
??????? Tools & Platforms Mentioned:
Safely.io (AI Toolbox Talks)
MatterGen by Microsoft
MetWave BIM System
Custom GPT bots for energy compliance
???? Subscribe to hear how teachers are equipping students with real-world problem-solving skills in an AI-integrated future.
???? Got your own story about AI in the trades classroom? Email Jeff: jeff@shiftingschools.com
#TradesEducation #cte #aiineducation #careerready #futureofwork
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