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Episode 163 – Temporary Jobs to Permanent Solutions Jun 06, 2023

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Sometimes a temporary position can lead to a long-term job opportunity. Christine Salem, Client Relations Manager at Aventure Staffing, explains how a hiring agency can help with staffing needs, ranging from temporary hires to executive-level hiring. Find out more about how staffing agencies work closely with businesses to find both short-term and long-term solutions to their workforce needs.

Episode 162 – Building up Women in the Construction Industry May 23, 2023

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Women make up about 11% of the construction workforce nationally and Iowa is working to add to that number. Steph Reed, Director of Operations at Embarq Signature Homes, discusses how the construction industry can create more opportunities and how mentorship plays a big role in both developing and retaining talent from underrepresented populations.

Episode 161 – Working Together on Iowa's Child Care System May 09, 2023

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It's no secret that a strong child care system is key to supporting a strong workforce. Sheri Penney, Employment Engagement Director for the Iowa Women's Foundation, talks about some of the creative ways employers and communities are working together to solve local child care challenges. Find out how members of a small Iowa community have worked together to raise their child care workers' pay by over two dollars an hour, and how your community can get started on similar solutions.

Episode 160 – Apprenticeships Are Gaining Steam in Iowa Apr 26, 2023

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Apprenticeships are an integral part of how trade unions recruit, train, and retain skilled workers. Andy Roberts, Business Director for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33, joins the show to talk about training and employment opportunities available in high-demand careers. Find out what exactly a "steamfitter" is and how the Local 33 is working to encourage women and underrepresented populations consider an apprenticeship in the trades.

Episode 159 – Direct and to the Point Apr 11, 2023

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Direct Care workers are a vital part of Iowa's health care industry because the need for them is expected to grow 19% by the year 2040. Di Findley, Executive Director of the Iowa CareGivers Association, talks about how this high-demand career impacts Iowans who need some of the most personalized care. Find out how the Iowa CareGivers Association can help employers hire direct care workers to fill gaps in various health care positions.

Episode 158 – Networking with Veteran Talent Mar 28, 2023

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Veterans and their spouses are part of a skilled talent pool that can be the perfect match for employers. Kandi Tillman, Director of 50 Strong, shares her personal connection to the Veteran community and how it inspired her to establish an organization that helps match Veterans and their spouses with rewarding career opportunities. Find out how the Arizona-based organization promotes networking opportunities to help Iowa businesses find skilled workers.

Episode 157 – Community Health Care, Community Solutions Mar 14, 2023

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Community health care workers can help bridge the gap when it comes to Iowa's health care workforce. Angie Doyle Scar from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and Deb Kazmerzak, Program Director at the Iowa Chronic Care Consortium, help define what a community health care worker is, and how they are using a federal grant to train workers in Iowa.

Episode 156 – Women in the Trades Feb 28, 2023

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Women only make up 4% of the trades workforce nationally, but Iowa is trying to grow that number. Samantha Groark, Executive Director of Central Iowa Building Trades, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Women in Trades Conference on March 4. Find out what makes events like this one so valuable and hear her pitch to women who are considering a career in this high-demand industry.

Episode 155 – Job Hunting Tips for the New Year Feb 14, 2023

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The new year provides new opportunities for Iowans looking for their dream job and we're here to help! Listen in as Career Planner Team Lead Jennifer DiOrio shares some of her favorite tips for resume writing, virtual interviews, and more! Find out just how many helpful career resources are available at no cost to you at our IowaWORKS Centers across the state.

Episode 154 – A Chat With Change Course Jan 30, 2023

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Sometimes a second chance is what it takes for someone to jumpstart their career journey. We sit down with Joseph Johnson, Founder and CEO of Change Course, a new Des Moines-based non-profit that helps those who want to leave addiction, incarceration, or other barriers to employment in their rear-view mirror. Find out why Joseph says this mission is personal to him, and how Change Course is preparing its participants to enter the workforce.

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