Workforce Unhinged is the official podcast of the Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley, which serves Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood counties in West Virginia. Discover the work that is being done to develop a quality, skilled workforce that advances the economic development of the region by meeting the needs of employers and job seekers.
E48: Discovering New Opportunities: Madison Haynes' Path from Homeschool to Career Growth
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.
14 Apr 2024
E47: Empowering Financial Independence: Consumer Credit Counseling's Workforce Success Story
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 can have on both businesses and job seekers.
23 Feb 2024
E46: Students Soar with CMI2: Real-World Engineering for High Schoolers
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 take advantage of opportunities. To learn more, visit: www.cmi2.org (http://www.cmi2.org/)
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