E38: The WIOA Advantage: Accessing Funds for Your Career Transformation
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In this episode, we dive into the world of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and explore how it can help individuals access funding for education, job training, and upskilling. The Program Director for WIOA and Adult Dislocated Workers at CareerSource Tampa Bay explains the eligibility requirements for WIOA services, which can benefit a wide range of people, including dislocated workers, low-income adults, and even those currently employed but seeking to improve their skills. The discussion highlights the life-changing impact WIOA programs can have, with participants going from...
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E37: The Get There Faster Initiative: Supporting Veterans in Their Career Transitions
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In this episode, we explore the Get There Faster grant, an initiative aimed at helping veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to quickly access training and certifications needed for civilian careers. The grant provides funding for classroom training, on-the-job experience, and supportive services to help veterans overcome barriers and transition into the civilian workforce. We discuss the unique challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian employment, as well as the valuable skills and strengths they bring to the table....
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E36: From Military Service to Civilian Success: Resources for Veterans
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This episode features a follow-up conversation with William (Bill) Farnand, Veteran Program Manager for CareerSource Tampa Bay. Discover the accomplishments and services provided by CareerSource Tampa Bay to help veterans transition to civilian employment. Bill discusses the challenges veterans face and provides an overview of the resources available such as assistance with resume writing and mock interviews. He also shares success stories of veterans who have been placed into new careers. For more information, visit:
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E35: The Career Pathways Portal
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Dr. Byron Clayton, Senior Vice President and Chief of Sector Partnerships for CareerSource Tampa Bay, returns to the program to discuss the Career Pathways Portal. Dr. Clayton reveals details about the portal and how it helps individuals explore career options and pathways for high-demand sectors in Hillsborough County. You'll also hear about how the portal helps job seekers navigate top career sectors and tracks to view information and videos about specific occupations.
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E34: The 2023 Summer Hires Program
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Leondra Foster, Tampa Bay Hires Program Director, returns to the program and provides an overview of the Summer Hires Program, and reveals details about this year's program. Discover how to connect and sign up for the 2023 Summer Hires Program. For more information, visit
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E33: The Career Clarity Pod- Part 2
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Tune in for part two of a conversation about the Career Clarity Pod. Discover how a virtual reality (VR) tool will provide career seekers with hands-on simulations showcasing different career paths and allow them to understand their career options through an interactive experience.
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E32: The Career Clarity Pod- Part 1
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In this episode, you'll learn about CareerSource Tampa Bay's new Career Clarity Pod and how it will allow individuals to explore different careers, identify the career path they want to take, help them increase their marketability, and connect them to employers.
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E31: An Update on the ACE Program
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In this follow up episode, Saleema Bennett, Director of Programs for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss exciting updates about the ACE program. Saleema discusses the expansion of age requirements for the program and the various career tracks available.
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E30: An Overview of the ACE Program
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In this episode, Saleema Bennett, Director of Programs for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss the details of the ACE (Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment) program. You'll learn about the impact of the ACE program so far, and how the program helps young people earn while they learn and start a new career.
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E29: The Summer Hires Program
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This episode features an interview with Leondra Foster, Tampa Bay Hires Program Coordinator, as she provides an overview of the Summer Hires Program, and reveals details about this year's program. Discover how to connect and sign up for the 2023 Summer Hires Program. For more information, visit
info_outlineThe CareerSource Tampa Bay Summer Youth Employment Program, branded Summer Job Connection (SJC) provides a unique opportunity for career exploration to youth in Hillsborough County. In this episode, you'll hear about how the SJC program introduces youth to the world of work and exposed them to new experiences, ideas, and potential career paths for the future through paid work experience positions in in-demand occupations or targeted industries.