Building the Pathway to Career Opportunities in Emerging Industries
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
What's the best route to a career in the booming fields of IT, electric vehicles, and other emerging industries? Find out in this episode of the Engaged, Empowered, Employed Podcast with Charlotte Works experts, Senior Economic Analyst Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux. They'll break down workforce development strategies, training options, and the push for greater accessibility in these high-growth sectors.
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Uncovering Hidden Career Opportunities in Emerging Industries
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Works staff members, Senior Economic Analyst, Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux, to discuss some of the most exciting, yet lesser-known career opportunities in emerging industries. From IT to electric vehicles and beyond, we’ll uncover the roles that are shaping the future of work, many of which job seekers may not even realize are available. Whether you're looking to transition into a new field or future-proof your career, this episode will give you the insights you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.
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Healthcare Career Pathways Program Partnership Between Charlotte Works and Atrium Health
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
In this episode, Charlotte Works Community Engagement Manager Tashara Brown chats with Atrium Health’s HR Manager Cynthia Bailey and HR Consultant Grace Croft. They discuss the partnership between Charlotte Works and Atrium Health called the Healthcare Career Pathways program and the critical job positions it helps to fill.
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Learn About the Coalition for Construction Careers (C3)
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works Senior Business Engagement Manager Andrew Davila chats with RJ Leeper Construction's Director of Workforce Development and Strategic Solutions Ben Hutchins about the Coalition for Construction Careers (C3), how Charlotte Works has helped RJ Leeper with Upskilling employees, and how to address the labor shortage.
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How are Inflation and the Great Resignation Impacting Companies?
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works' Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Catapult's HR Advisor and Compensation Lead, Becky Drozdz to discuss how companies are responding to today's challenges with talent attraction and retention. This episode also explores some best practices that companies can implement today even when facing budgetary constraints.
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Learn About Upskill Training Grants for Employers
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works Communications Manager Shameika Rhymes chats with Charlotte Works Program Support Manager Chris Miller about her experience as a job seeker at the NCWorks Career Centers, what she does in her role at Charlotte Works, and how employers can acquire funding to train their employees by applying for Upskill Training Grants.
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Is the Great Resignation Real? A Deep Dive Into the Talent Shortage and Current Employee Sentiment
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works’ Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s Manager of Partnerships and Impact Mandy Couch to take a deep dive into the context around the Charlotte Talent Survey results. This episode explores the future of remote work, if the great resignation and talent shortage is real, and what employers are doing in response to the current environment.
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Charlotte Works Partner MeckEd Helps Students Determine Their Career Pathways
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty chats with our partner MeckEd about their learning lab and how it's helping high school students on their career pathways.
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Charlotte Works Partner MeckEd Helps Students Determine Their Career Pathways
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty chats with our partner MeckEd about their learning lab and how it's helping high school students on their career pathways.
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MeckEd Student Shares Her Virtual Learning Experience During a Pandemic & Launches Her Own Brand
Engaged, Empowered, Employed
Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manger Erika Shorty talks with MeckEd student Efuru Cole-Brewer about how she’s handling the pressure of navigating through her senior year with virtual learning at Harding University High School during a pandemic, launching her own business, and her goals for 2021.
info_outlineIn this week’s episode, we highlight our iamSTEMCLT program and talk with employers who are helping shape the future of stem careers by preparing the youth.