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E283: North Coast Careers: End-of-Year Leadership: How to Support Employees Through the Holiday Crunch
As the year comes to a close, the holiday season brings both celebration and strain into the workplace. In this episode, we explore how leaders can keep employees engaged, productive, and supported during one of the most challenging times of the year. From setting clear priorities and building flexible structures to recognizing contributions and addressing burnout, this conversation offers actionable strategies rooted in empathy, clarity, and strong organizational culture. Whether you're a manager, HR professional, or organizational leader, you'll come away with practical ways to reduce stress, strengthen morale, and finish the year strong—without sacrificing people or performance.
10 Dec 2025
E282: Southeast Texas Works- Bechtel Builds Workforce Using Apprenticeship Model
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Anthony, Workforce Development Specialist at Bechtel, one of the world's largest and most significant engineering, construction, and project management firms. Patrick shares how Bechtel is building the future through its Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship programs, which combine classroom learning with hands-on field experience, use NCCER credentials to create portable career pathways, and help close the growing skills gap across major projects in Southeast Texas. We'll explore the skilled trades and career pathways available, the importance of mentorship and pride in craftsmanship, and how Bechtel engages young people and partners with local colleges to make construction a desirable, long-term career. Listeners will also learn how apprenticeships can lead to high-demand careers and how to connect with Bechtel's current opportunities. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2pdm6yt3
26 Nov 2025
E281: Hire Frequency- Relevance and Affordability Should be Two Important Words in Education Today
Join us as we talk to Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of the Midwest Region for Western Governors University. WGU is an online school with nearly 6,000 active students in Illinois and more than 12,000 graduates in the state. The conversation addresses head on the challenge of student debt and aligning education to careers that will provide a good wage and path forward. The goal is to obtain a credential of economic value that meets workforce needs. Our CEO and Dr. Hopson discuss the reality of today's education and career training landscape and how to help ensure every student is ready to succeed.
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