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Episode 153 – New Year, New Business Solutions! Jan 17, 2023

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Employers looking for a fresh start in the New Year can find what they're looking for with our Business Engagement Team. Maria Morales, a Business Engagement Consultant, discusses how Iowa employers can meet with IowaWORKS' team of experts to find hiring and training solutions. Maria also shares how the Business Engagement services are customized for every employer and shares some of the successes she has seen first-hand.

Episode 152 – New Year, New Hosts! Jan 05, 2023

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It's a new year with new voices on the Mission: Employable Podcast! As we welcome 2023, we also say thank you to host Ryan West, who is handing over the podcast to Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. Ben has been with Mission: Employable since the beginning as the producer. Kathy has been with Iowa Workforce Development for five years leading the Future Ready Iowa initiative and shifting into the new Business Engagement team. They are joining forces to continue the conversation on all things workforce here in Iowa.

Episode 151 - That's a Wrap on 2022 Dec 13, 2022

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As the year comes to an end we want to wish a very special thank you to all of the guests who appeared on the Mission: Employable Podcast. We have some exciting changes planned for 2022 including two new hosts and new workforce success stories! Thanks for being with us this year and we'll see you in January!

Episode 150 – Building talent at the Iowa School of Construction Nov 29, 2022

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Iowa needs construction workers and a new training school can make it easier than ever to join the growing career field. Perlla Deluca and Joseph Cichowski, founders of the Iowa School of Construction, talk about how their pilot program will help usher in the newest crop of construction talent in Iowa!

Episode 149 – How Bridgestone Firestone is Recruiting New Talent Nov 22, 2022

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Bridgestone Firestone is looking to grow their workforce with more than 100 openings ranging from production line workers to salaried employees at their Des Moines location. HR Specialist Trevor Brothers discusses how the company is getting the word out about job opportunities, and how recruitment has changed for them over the years.

Episode 148 – When the student becomes the teacher Nov 17, 2022

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We continue our celebration of National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting one of the most innovative apprenticeships in the nation: the Storm Lake Teacher/Paraeducator program. The program provides an alternative route toward a career in education, especially at a time when the need for teachers is greater than ever. Storm Lake Superintendent Stacey Cole joins the show to explain how the apprenticeship is recruiting and training the teachers of tomorrow.

Episode 147 – Kick-off Registered Apprenticeship Week with Mid-American Energy! Nov 15, 2022

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We're celebrating Registered Apprenticeship week by discussing how Mid-American Energy is building their workforce of the future through the Earn and Learn model. Stephen Simmons, Director of Trades and Craft Training, joins us to talk about how their Registered Apprenticeship program has become a huge benefit to their company, and how a brand-new training center is impacting their culture.

Episode 146 – Connecting Employers with National Guard and Reservists in Iowa Nov 11, 2022

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Thinking of hiring a service member who is in the Iowa Guard or Reserve? Home Base Iowa program manager Jathan Chicoine and Becky Coady, State Chair of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, share how their programs have partnered up to help employers reach out to the military members in their communities.

Episode 145 – Navigating Veteran Programs in Iowa Nov 10, 2022

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There are various programs designed to help Veterans and their families find employment post-service. Steve Olsen from the Department of Labor and Jamie Norton, Iowa Workforce Development Veterans Workforce Programs Coordinator, discuss everything from reemployment services to support programs for veterans experiencing homelessness. Learn how Iowa is working to serve those who have served our country.

Episode 144 – Helping Businesses Become More Veteran Savvy Nov 09, 2022

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Interacting with the Veteran community doesn't always come naturally to most businesses. Thankfully, Iowa Workforce Development is partnering with Psych Armor, a global training platform, to help employers become experts at working with Veterans and their families. We're joined by Carole Turner, VP of Strategic Communications for Psych Armor, and Jamie Norton, IWD Veterans Workforce Programs Coordinator, to discuss how Psych Armor can help Iowa become a top destination for Veterans and their spouses.

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