The Job Pod

Whether you’re looking for your first job, your NEXT job, or just like learning about other careers, you’ll find something to love on The Job Pod – the place for North Dakota’s career conversations. Join us on The Job Pod where we will talk with North Dakota employers about their businesses, learn about job getting skills, and explore careers in North Dakota.

April is Second Chance Month - Rough Rider Industries Sees Value in Hiring Justice Involved Individuals 04/14/2025

April is Second Chance Month - Rough Rider Industries Sees Value in Hiring Justice Involved Individuals April is Second Chance Month. Dusty had such a great conversation with Rick Gardner and Chris Clawson of Rough Rider Industries (RRI), we decided to replay the episode. Listen again as Dusty talks with Rick Gardner and Chris Clawson of Rough Rider Industries about the value in hiring justice involved individuals. Chris has the unique perspective of experiencing RRI from inside and out of the justice system. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/36135055

Discover Watford City 03/03/2025

Discover Watford City Watford City is the place to be! Listen as Dusty visits with Watford City High School Student, Aiden Pelton, Watford City High School teacher, Amy Polivka, and McKenize County Economic Development Director, Daniel Stenberg talk about their Ambassador Program and the Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Program and how it has enhanced their community. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/35511960

Careers Within the Judicial System 02/03/2025

Careers Within the Judicial System Are you or someone you know considering a career within the judicial system? This is the Job Pod for you! In this episode, Dusty visits with the Honorable Judge Don Hager, and Suzy Weber with Weber Law Firm about their career paths and much more. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/35131145

Consider a Career In Education 01/20/2025

Consider a Career In Education Join Dusty as he visits with three people that work within the education system. They will talk about their career paths, the ups and down of working in the education industry, and what it takes to start a career in the education field. Enjoy the conversations as Dusty talks to Jason Look who is an elementary teacher, Lee Baker a middle school teacher, and Mike Wilber who was a high school teacher but is now a high school principal, and former Job Service North Dakota employee. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/34881095

ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Council 01/06/2025

ND Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Council In this episode Dusty has the opportunity to visit with Matt Dunlevy, the CEO of the North Dakota Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Council. North Dakota is a leader in the nation of UAS because as a state we see how important it is to the future of so many industries. The University of North Dakota (UND) offers a UAS degree path. There are also some colleges in North Dakota that offer classes to learn how to fly a UAS and add that skill to their degree path. Hear what Matt shares with Dusty about his background and history with UAS and how the UAS industry has grown and will continue to grow in North Dakota. Matt will also share why North Dakota is a prime location for the UAS industry. Click play and hear about the different career paths and what the future holds for the UAS industry. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/34711125

Veterans Day 2024 And The University Of North Dakota Is A Veteran Ready School 11/10/2024

Veterans Day 2024 And The University Of North Dakota Is A Veteran Ready School Happy Veterans Day to all veterans! Join Dusty as he learns about how the University of North Dakota is a veteran ready campus for veterans, current military members, and their dependents. His guests from UND are President Andrew Armacost, CEO Energy & Environmental Research Center at UND Charlie Gorecki, and Director of UND Veterans and Military Affairs, Angie Carpenter. You can visit learn more about UND, to learn about UND Veteran and Military Affairs, and learn about all work the Energy and Environmental Research Center does. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/33868327

Sanford Health & Careers In Medical Industry 11/04/2024

Sanford Health & Careers In Medical Industry Join Dusty as he speaks with DJ Campbell, VP and Chief HR Officer with Sanford Health in North Dakota. With 16,000 employees, Sanford is the largest employer in North Dakota. But it isn't just patient facing employees. Sanford employs people in all kinds of rolls in their system. If you are interested in entering the medical industry, this podcast is for you! Visit or to see how to join the Sanford Health Team. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/33693157

ND Department of Game and Fish 09/30/2024

ND Department of Game and Fish Dusty's guest today is the North Dakota Director of Game and Fish, Jeb Williams and they will be talking about what happens at North Dakota Game and Fish, what kind of career opportunities are available in this type of work, and maybe share some good outdoor stories. You will enjoy this entertaining episode with Dusty and Jeb! /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/33269932

Attract and Retain Top Employees 09/09/2024

Attract and Retain Top Employees Dusty visits with Jade Scherr, founder of HexaHive in Bismarck, about attracting and retaining top employees. Competing for the top talent is very intense in today's world. Dusty and Jade offer tips about recruiting and retaining your best employees. They also visit about the fact that Job Service has a team of business service advisors that work with employers to help recruit employees, assist with company job descriptions and much more. Visit to discover all of the employer resources available at Job Service ND. Visit to find out more about HexaHive and how they can partner with your business. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/32973807

Greater North Dakota Chamber 08/20/2024

Greater North Dakota Chamber Join Dusty and his guests CEO and President Arik Spencer and Vice President Operations and Outreach Amanda Remynse to learn about what the Greater North Dakota Chamber is and what it does for employers in North Dakota. Visit to find out what the Chamber has going on or learn how to join to keep North Dakota a businesses friendly state! /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/32645617

July is Disability Pride Month 07/29/2024

July is Disability Pride Month As July comes to a close, we want to celebrate Disability Pride Month. July 26 marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) The ADA passed on July 26, 1990 which provided protections against discrimination toward people with disabilities. This includes employment with employers that have at least 15 employees, state and local government services, businesses that are open to the public, and other areas. According to Wikipedia, 15% of the world's population has a disability. On this episode Dusty visits with Angie Bosch, Executive Director at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Justin Gustofson, Commercial Sales and Leasing at Property Resources Group and Tammy DeSautel, Employment Advisor-Team Lead at Job Service North Dakota Fargo Workforce Center. Grab a cup of coffee, relax and learn more about Disability Pride Month and how everyone can benefit by embracing Disability Pride all year long. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/32335007

ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 06/04/2024

ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Dusty visits with Amy Arenz, Bismarck Workforce Center Manager, and Travis Collins, Community Resources Manager at the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, about employment for those that are justice involved. Learn from Dusty, Amy and Travis about the benefits of giving the justice involved another chance. They will talk about their programs and partnerships geared toward those that are justice involved and helping them have a successful transition to the working world. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/31598647

Celebrate Second Chance Month 04/08/2024

Celebrate Second Chance Month April is Second Chance Month! In honor of Second Chance Month, we are replaying an episode featuring Eric Benson with the Cass County Sheriff's Department and the Cass County Community Supervision Program. Eric and Dusty talk about what a justice involved person can do to help their employability chances, and why employers should keep an open mind to hiring those that are justice involved. #JobPod #SecondChance #PodCast #JSND #JobServiceND /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/30736403

Celebrate National Social Work Month 03/22/2024

Celebrate National Social Work Month March is National Social Work Month and Dusty is visiting with Kayla Hochstetler-LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), Jenna Richardson-LMSW and Andrea Dockendorf-LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Dusty will visit with Kayla, Jenna and Andrea about why they chose the social work field, the good and bad about being a social worker and how to become a social worker. Find out more abut a career in social work and if it might be the right career path for you. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/30506508

Learn About A Career in Kinesiology 02/26/2024

Learn About A Career in Kinesiology What do you know about Kinesiology? Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements. Do you know what it takes to become a Kinesiologist? Listen to the latest episode of The Job Pod and find out more! In this episode of The Job Pod, Dusty visits with Anthony Morando, the General Manager for Sanford Sports in Grand Forks, ND. Anthony shares his career journey and his background in Kinesiology. He also talks about what it takes to be successful in Kinesiology and some of the related career paths within this field. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/30100628

Celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month 02/12/2024

Celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month Dawn Ulmer, the ND CTE Strategic Project Manager and Paul Zettler, the Work Based Learning Coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools visit with Dusty about ND CTE. Learn what Career and Technical Education is all about and how ND is growing opportunities for our students through CTE. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/29905083

Ace the Job Interview - Turning the job interview into a conversation. 02/01/2024

Ace the Job Interview - Turning the job interview into a conversation. Dusty visits with Human Resource experts, LuAnn Erickson from Amazon, Bryce Rohrich from Essentia Health and Nicole Wischnak from Job Service ND, about the do's and don'ts of job interviewing. They provide useful tips for acing the job interview and getting over the anxiety that comes with this experience. Dusty, LuAnn, Bryce and Nicole share some of their most memorable job interview experiences and discuss how to turn job interviews into conversations. This is a must listen to episode for anyone who is seeking a new position, applying for a promotion or is a first time job seeker. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/29751253

ND Workforce Safety and Insurance 12/27/2023

ND Workforce Safety and Insurance This episode of The Job Pod covers everything you would want to know about ND Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI)! Most businesses in ND must pay for WSI, and most employees have completed some form of workplace best practices training. WSI is leading the way to keep ND workers safe and ND employer rates down. Art Thompson is the Director of ND WSI and visits with Dusty about the history of WSI; WSI from an employer’s perspective and an employee’s perspective. Mr. Thompson will also visit with Dusty about the role of the WSI Safety Team and much more. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/29248178

ND Department of Labor and Human Rights 12/11/2023

ND Department of Labor and Human Rights In this podcast you are going to learn about the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. Dusty has a conversation with the Commissioner of Labor and Human Rights for North Dakota, Nathan Svihovec. They talk about frequently asked questions that come through the ND Department of Labor and Human Rights as well as Job Service North Dakota. Take a listen and learn more about the ND Department of Labor and Human Rights /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/28989873

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 11/13/2023

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is November 13-19, 2023. NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educators, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeships. In this episode, Dusty visits with Jason Ehlert, the ND President of the Building Trades Union, about the benefits of apprenticeship programs and how they can be a win/win partnership for ND. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/28625223

North Dakota Refugee Resettlement Program 10/23/2023

North Dakota Refugee Resettlement Program Dusty and Holly Triska-Dally, the ND Refugee Services Coordinator, will visit about the ND Refugee Resettlement Program. They will also talk about the new Career Navigator positions and the partnership between Job Service ND and ND Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.nd.gov/cfs/refugee-resettlement-program /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/28396361

S2: Ep 21 National Disability Employment Awareness Month 10/09/2023

S2: Ep 21 National Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join Dusty has he speaks with Julie Horntvet the Executive Director of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities Jon Fettig, council member and NDUS student, and Tammy DeSautel, Job Service member on the council. Jon speaks about this journey through young adulthood as a person with a disability. Tammy speaks about being a long standing member of the council, and a mother of person with disabilities. Julie gives some information about what the council does for the citizes of North Dakota. For more information about National Disability Employment Awareness Month please visit /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/28270232

Emerging Digital Academy 08/14/2023

Emerging Digital Academy Ever thought about changing careers into the IT world? It doesn't take a four year degree to acceive your dreams! Join Dusty has he learn about the Emgerging Digital Academy from Program Director Blaine Booher. Emerging Digital Academy is part of the Emerging Prairie Company. You are 20 weeks away from the next step in your career! Checkout to learn more about innovative and life changing program, and also listen to the podcast... /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/27747870

Grand Farm Bringing Technology to Agriculture 07/31/2023

Grand Farm Bringing Technology to Agriculture Remember the Jetson's cartoon? Well Grand Farm is trying hard to bring you the Jetson's Farm! Join Dusty and his guest Brian Caroll, Co-Founder of Grand Farm as they talk about how technology is chaning farming, and bring new skills to employees. Check out to see what is happening on the farm of the not so future happening right here in North Dakota! /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/27595479

S2 E 18 Tips for Youth Entering the Workforce 06/19/2023

S2 E 18 Tips for Youth Entering the Workforce Do you remember what it was like when you started your first job, or are you a young person looking to enter the workforce? Dusty talks with Penny Stai, one of the partners of River Cinema in East Grand Forks, MN about tips for young people entering the workforce. They also talk about how parents can help set their kids up for success in the workplace, and how employers can prepare for bringing young people into the workplace. Dusty also reminisces about this eighth birthday party, and his love of movie theater popcorn. Check out River Cinema at . /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/27177906

MET INC and Job Service 06/12/2023

MET INC and Job Service Dusty speaks with Clarible Almonte, Margie Romo, and Liliana Garza, with MET Inc. about how they can help migrant and seasonal agriculture workers find training to keep them employed. The ladies share a little about what it was like growing up in migrant agriculture workers. You can visit the MET website at and reach the Grafton, ND office at (701) 352-4903 /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/27121275

North Dakota Air National Guard S2, Ep 16 05/01/2023

North Dakota Air National Guard S2, Ep 16 Are you looking to serve your state and country in a high tech way? Join Dusty has he learns about the North Dakota Air National Guard from guests MSgt Greg Peterson and TSgt Matt Frazee. The North Dakota Air National Guard play a critical roll in the defense of the United States of America with really cool planes and high tech jobs. Visit to learn more! /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/26686440

S 2, E 15 North Dakota Army National Guard 04/05/2023

S 2, E 15 North Dakota Army National Guard Do you want to serve your state and nation? The North Dakota Army National Guard is just the organization to just that. Dusty is joined by LTC Nicolette "Dasch" Daschendorf, Sergeant First Class Andrew Tanata, and Staff Sergeant Evan Messer to talk about what the North Dakota National Guard has to offer soldiers. Checkout to learn more! /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/26460531

S 2, E 14: Job Service Then and Now 03/20/2023

S 2, E 14: Job Service Then and Now Everything changes over time., and Job Service North Dakota is no different. Dusty visits with Carla Beehler, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Lead for the Grand Forks office about the changes she has seen over her 40 years with Job Service. /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/26280612

S: 2 Ep 13, Job Corp in North Dakota 03/06/2023

S: 2 Ep 13, Job Corp in North Dakota What is Job Corps? Join Dusty as he talks with Dawn Nelson and Tyler Serverance with Job Corps Dakota to learn more about what Job Corps does for disadvantaged youth all across America. Visit Job Corps website at . /episode/index/show/thejobpod/id/26121960

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