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Episode 133 – Will Keeps Keeps Pushing Kids Toward Educational Success Sep 27, 2022

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Youth in Central Iowa will have a new avenue toward an education thanks to local musician and community activist Will Keeps. Learn how Keeps is combining the arts, education, and mentorship with at-risk youth to create opportunities that will set them on the path to success.

Episode 132 – IowaWORKS Resources to Help Your Business Thrive Sep 20, 2022

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Businesses across Iowa can get all kinds of workforce help through our IowaWORKS offices. We're highlighting these employer resources with Chris Kula, IowaWORKS Business Engagement Consultant, who shares how he and several of his colleagues work personally with business leaders to achieve their hiring goals. Listen in to find out how business engagement consultants can make a difference in your company today!

Episode 131 – Business Engagement Kick Off with IWD Director Beth Townsend Sep 15, 2022

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Change is in the air! IowaWORKS is looking to strengthen our relationships with Iowa employers through a new statewide business engagement initiative. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend talks with us about the first 100 days of the initiative and how business leaders can use IowaWORKS to build their workforce.

Episode 130 – Introducing Iowans to Internships at Fortune 500 Companies Sep 13, 2022

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Innovate 120, an entrepreneurship hub based out of Maquoketa, Iowa, is helping young Iowans find internship opportunities with Fortune 500 Companies around the United States. Innovate 120 President and Founder, Robert Abbott, talks to us about Iowa's entrepreneurial spirit, and why other businesses should consider creating internship programs if they don't already have them.

Episode 129 – Teach and Tech for Healthcare Workers Sep 06, 2022

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Mission: Employable continues to examine how the healthcare industry is working to fill positions with an ever-growing need for employees. Dennis Henderson, Broadlawns Teach and Tech Coordinator, talks about one of their programs, which aims to provide at-risk individuals with the skills they need for a successful career in healthcare. Listen in to find out how they started the Teach and Tech program, and how it continues to evolve.

Episode 128 – Many pathways with Iowa College Aid Aug 30, 2022

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Iowa College Aid offers resources that range beyond applying for scholarships and federal aid. Iowa College Aid Director Mark Wiederspan explains how they're helping not only college students, but also trade students and individuals who join the military. Find out how Iowa College Aid can help you along your future career path no matter which one you choose.

Episode 127 - Filling Roles in the Healthcare Industry Aug 23, 2022

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Iowa hospitals are finding innovative ways to fill open positions as the need for more staff continues to grow. We're highlighting a healthcare registered apprenticeship program with Natalie McNaught, Retention Specialist at Unity Point Health, who how it is working to fill the workforce gap of today, while building the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.

Episode 126 - Age is Just a Number Aug 16, 2022

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Older Iowans are ready, willing, and able to work. We're joined by Kyra Hawley, Director of Employment Initiatives at the Department of Aging, to talk about how employers can find the right candidate with vast work experience. Listen in as we explain why if you aren't considering hiring older Iowans, you're missing out on a large pool of potential talent.

Episode 125 – Building the Future Workforce One Student at a Time Aug 09, 2022

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School districts are being more creative than ever to get their students ready for their future careers. We're joined by Dr. Erick Pruitt, Superintendent of the Ankeny School District, to talk about the new ways they are helping students plan ahead. Find out why Pruitt says one of the best things a school can do for students is to get them OUT of the classroom.

Episode 124 – Closing the skilled workforce gap Aug 02, 2022

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The pandemic has changed how both workers and employers view the workforce, making it more competitive than ever when it comes to hiring talent. Project Iowa Program Manager Gabby Palacios visits the show to talk about the skilled workforce gap and how employers can make inroads with a larger group of potential employees.

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