Welcome to the Will Works Podcast, powered by the Workforce Center of Will County. Get ready to hear about all things workforce development in Will County. Your host is Patrick Hall, Employer Relations Coordinator for Joliet Junior College – Workforce Development. To learn more, visit will.works
Will Works Podcast
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62 episodes
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Welcome to the Will Works Podcast, powered by the Workforce Center of Will County. Get ready to hear about all things workforce development in Will County. Your host is Patrick Hall, Employer Relations Coordinator for Joliet Junior College – Workforce Development. To learn more, visit will.works
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
E62: Growing Will County's Clean Energy Workforce
<p> In this episode of the Will Works Podcast, Paige Kelly and Aidan Rockarts introduce the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits enter and grow within Illinois' expanding clean energy economy. They explain how the program provides individualized business advising, workshops, professional services, industry connections, certification guidance, and support with areas such as marketing, accounting, legal services, and business planning. The conversation also explores the wide range of opportunities available in clean energy—from solar and electric vehicle infrastructure to HVAC, construction, landscaping, and energy efficiency—and highlights the program's commitment to creating equitable pathways for historically underserved communities. </p>
May 23, 2026
E61: Apprenticeships Beyond the Trades: Building Modern Careers
<p>Originally recorded during National Apprenticeship Week, this episode explores how modern apprenticeship programs are creating new pathways into meaningful careers across industries like insurance, IT, cybersecurity, and business operations. Discover how apprenticeships can bridge the gap between education and employment through paid, hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities through conversations with David Jaeger, Program & Operations Lead HR | Office of Apprenticeship at <span class="whitespace-normal">Zurich North America</span>, and Peter Tobin, IT Apprentice. The episode also highlights the growing role apprenticeships play in workforce innovation, the importance of soft skills alongside technical training, and how employers and educators are working together to build the workforce of the future.</p>
May 12, 2026
E60: Mental Health at Work: Building Cultures Where People Thrive
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