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E16: Connecting Youth to Careers: B2Y Connect Mar 17, 2019

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This episode features Christina Chesnut, Business Services Coordinator for WorkSource Thurston and Lewis Counties, as she discusses the importance of connecting youth to careers. Discover how Business2Youth Connect helps students find work integrated learning opportunities in the community that fit within their career interests.

For more info, visit:

http://thurstonchamber.com/business-2-youth-connect/

E15: Unlocking Hidden Talent Mar 08, 2019

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Megan Fiess, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Workforce Division Project Manager, joins the program to discuss the role that business can play in helping opportunity populations, rural communities and youth to get ahead in their careers, and the benefits that unlocking hidden talent can provide to employers. Megan shares her own story of becoming homeless at 15 years old, and how an employer gave her an opportunity that helped her become financially stable and further her education.

E14: Upskilling Staff Through Training: Future of Work Program & Impact WA Feb 06, 2019

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This episode features an interview with Geoff Lawrence, Account Executive at Impact Washington, and Robert Bishop President, SATECH, Inc. as they discuss the importance of upskilling staff through training and share tips and takeaways from their experiences. Discover the Future of Work program and the impact that upskilling staff can have on an organization.

To learn more, visit

https://impactwashington.org/

www.smartcellsusa.com

E13: Pre-Apprenticeship Programs as Innovative Recruitment Strategies Jan 23, 2019

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Trenton Fluetsch, Service Manager from Sunset Air, joins the program to discuss how his company uses pre-apprenticeship programs as an innovative recruitment strategy in a tight labor market.

To learn more about Sunset Air, visit https://www.sunsetair.com/

E12: Amazon Military Recruiting Initiatives Dec 31, 2018

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Nick Curry, Senior Program Manager at Amazon Web Services, joins the program to discuss Amazon's military recruiting intiatives. Discover tips and takeaways for recruiting and retaining transitioning service members and their spouses.

To learn more, visit:

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/mil-apprentice

E11: Keeping Company Culture Intact As Your Business Grows Dec 13, 2018

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Rozanne Garman, President & CEO of RHD Enterprises, joins the program to discuss tips and insights for maintaining a strong company culture in a growing business.

To learn more about RHD Enterprises, visit www.rhdenterprises.com

E10: How Great Leaders Attract Top Talent Nov 25, 2018

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Reid Bates, Owner of Express Employment Professionals offices in Olympia, Centralia and Aberdeen, Washington, joins the program to discuss the Thurston County Chamber's 9th annual "Boss of The Year" Award. Reid, a co-founder of the award, shares how the initiative got started and why it has continued. He also reveals the role that a great leader plays in an organization and the impact they can have on recruitment and retention.

To learn more about Express Employment Professionals, visit: www.express-olympia.com

E09: Building A Company Culture That Supports Recruitment and Retention Nov 13, 2018

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Devin Craig from Craig Consulting Group joins the program to discuss how to build a fantastic workplace culture that supports recruitment and retention. The episode also features one of Devin's clients, Hunter Brooks, co-founder of the healthy salad chain Evergreens. Devin and Hunter discuss takeaways and lessons learned about creating and sustaining a positive workplace culture.

E08: Labor Exchange – Using the WorkSourceWA.com to Connect Jobseekers and Employers Oct 25, 2018

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This episode features an interview with Chad Pearson, Marketing, Outreach, and Communications Manager at Employment Security Department. Discover how labor exchanges work, and the benefits of labor exchanges for job seekers and employers. Chad also gives a rundown of some of the most updated features and benefits of WorksourceWA.com

To learn more, visit :

www.WorkSourceWA.com

www.linkedin.com/in/cmpearson

E07: Career Connected Learning and Recruitment Aug 23, 2018

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In this episode, you'll learn about Lakeside Industries and their involvement in career connected learning and recruitment. John Hurd, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lakeside Industries, joins the program to discuss best practices, lessons learned, as well as their innovative afterschool program.

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