E25: How West Virginia University at Parkersburg Supports Area Businesses
Release Date: 01/13/2021
E48: Discovering New Opportunities: Madison Haynes' Path from Homeschool to Career Growth
Workforce Unhinged
In this episode, you'll hear from Madison Haynes, a participant in the Youth WIOA Career Connections program. Madison shares her inspiring story of overcoming health challenges that forced her out of public school and into homeschooling at a young age. With the help of adult education and the Career Connections program, she earned her GED and gained valuable work experience through a temporary office job. Madison also discusses the support she received from the workforce system and offers advice for others considering accessing these services to make positive changes in their lives.
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E47: Empowering Financial Independence: Consumer Credit Counseling's Workforce Success Story
Workforce Unhinged
Discover the power of collaboration between workforce programs and employers in this insightful podcast episode. Learn how Consumer Credit Counseling, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial independence, successfully partnered with the workforce system to create a new position and provide opportunities for a dislocated worker. Explore the benefits of this partnership, from financial assistance for the employer to personal and professional growth for the employee. Gain valuable insights into the process of working with workforce boards and the positive impact it...
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E46: Students Soar with CMI2: Real-World Engineering for High Schoolers
Workforce Unhinged
Learn about an innovative partnership between the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) and the Career Connections Youth Program that is providing hands-on engineering experience to high school students. Hear perspectives from both students and managers on the mutually beneficial arrangement that allows young people to get real-world technical skills with technologies like drones and 3D printers, while also assisting the organization with fresh ideas. Whether participants stay on or move into other fields, they gain problem-solving abilities, leadership competencies, and the confidence to...
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E45: Jobs, Hope and Second Chances: A Job Seeker's Inspiring Turnaround
Workforce Unhinged
Tune in for a conversation with Brianna Collins, a former job seeker who turned her life around through the help of Jobs and Hope and the local Workforce Board. Brianna describes her struggles with addiction, incarceration, and losing custody of her son. After a traumatic arrest on her birthday in 2021, Brianna got sober and started rebuilding - first through a job provided by Jobs and Hope, then by taking classes to become a certified peer recovery support specialist. With financial and moral support from the Workforce Board, Brianna now works at Harmony Ridge helping other recovering...
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E44: Rebuilding Your Life after Adversity: Glenn Rogers Shares his Workforce Success Story
Workforce Unhinged
In this episode, you'll hear from Glenn Rogers, as he shares his journey, which included living on the streets and battling addiction after a devastating accident that left him with a broken body and spirit. With the support of organizations like Jobs for Hope and the workforce system, Glenn's determination and faith propelled him toward recovery and a newfound sense of purpose. Tune in to hear how Glenn's unwavering resilience, coupled with the guidance of these crucial support networks, led him to rebuild his life, overcome challenges, and find success in unexpected places.
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E43: Overcoming Addiction and Building a Career: A Job Seeker Success Story
Workforce Unhinged
In this episode, you'll meet Jamie Persinger, as she shares her success story of overcoming addiction and finding meaningful employment, with the help of the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley and Jobs and Hope. Jamie shares her career journey and shares advice for anyone looking to improve their lives.
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E42: How Alrec LLC is using VR Technology for Safety Training
Workforce Unhinged
Scott Hupp, Safety Coordinator for Alrec LLC, joins the program to discuss how his organization is utilizing VR (virtual reality) technology, in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley and the benefits that they have noticed so far. Discover how Alrec is using the VR technology to prepare employees for their jobs and shares advice for other employers or organizations who may be considering utilizing VR technology.
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E41: How SW Resources is Utilizing VR Technology
Workforce Unhinged
Jason Bailey, Director of Rehabilitation Services for SW Resources, joins the program to discuss how his organization has partnered with the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley and how SW Resources is utilizing VR (virtual reality) technology in their business. Jason reveals the benefits that SW Resources has experienced utilizing VR technology.
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E40: The Incumbent Worker Program
Workforce Unhinged
In this episode, you'll learn about the incumbent worker program and how the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley can help employers avoid potential layoffs. Discover how the WDB of the Mid-Ohio Valley can help to facilitate 3rd party training for an employer and tailor training to employers' needs.
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E39: The Benefits of the OJT Program for Employers and Job Seekers
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In this episode, you'll hear details about the OJT program available through the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Discover how employers can benefit from this program and the eligibility requirements. Discover how the WDB of the Mid-Ohio Valley can help employers create a training outline and the screening process for the OJT program.
info_outlineDr. Torie Jackson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, joins the program to discuss how WVUP supports area businesses, and helps develop a talent pipeline in the region. Dr. Jackson also reveals some investments that WVUP has made to help train students in digital media.