Mission: Employable Iowa Workforce Development
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Check out the Iowa Workforce Development "Mission: Employable" Podcast where we discuss all things workforce and opportunity!
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Episode 186 – Grassroots Veterans Organization Taking Hold
An Iowa Veterans organization inspired one Iowan to help fellow veterans connect with each other and employers who could provide them careers after the military. Frank Sposeto founded the River Valley Veterans Networking Group and is calling on Veterans and employers in Central Iowa to get together and create partnerships that will last for years to come. Find out how the group works, where they meet, and how employers can get involved in finding talented Veterans in search of long-term employment.
For more information on the River Valley Veterans Networking Group, find them on Facebook by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553038048289 -
Episode 185 - Immigrants, Refugees, and Employment
Immigrants and Refugees are often thought of as one group of people, but there are several differences when it comes to employing them. Edgar Ramirez, Refugee Workforce Liaison for Iowa Workforce Development, talks to us about the unique circumstances these populations can face, and how employers can access this talent pipeline. Additionally, hear how Ramirez’s personal story of immigration has shaped his identity as an American citizen.
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Ep. 184: From a life sentence to a life changed
Yvette Clausen wasn’t supposed to be here. Sentenced to life in prison following a crime she committed at the age of 17, Clausen was granted parole following an Iowa Supreme Court case that overturned sentencing minors to life without parole. Now, as a self-employment counselor for Iowa’s Vocational Rehabilitation, she tells us how she was able to get an education while incarcerated and how she used IowaWORKS programs helped her find employment after her release. Hear more about her current journey obtaining her second master’s degree, and how she’s putting her skills to use in helping fellow Iowans achieve their self-employment dreams.
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Ep. 183 – The IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center Hits The Road!
IowaWORKS has a brand new tool to help serve Iowans no matter where they are. The Mobile Workforce Center is an IowaWORKS office on wheels, featuring 10 computer workstations, TVs for presentations, and accessible access lift located in the rear. Career Planner Joseph Nobile stops by to talk about where we’ve been, plans for our next stop, and how you can request a visit from the Mobile Workforce Center!
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Episode 182 - Virtual Workshops Help Find Real Life Careers
When COVID hit, IowaWORKS had to take their career workshops online to best serve Iowans. What started as a solution to a worldwide problem has become a valuable tool for Iowans who are searching for a career. IowaWORKS staff Joseph Pittman and Corey Stevens drop by the podcast studio to talk about what you can learn by signing up for a Virtual Career Workshop, how to do it, and why participation continues to grow across the state.
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Episode 181 - Des Moines on the Rise
Des Moines, and Central Iowa as a whole, is on the upswing. The Greater Des Moines Partnership President and CEO Tiffany Tauscheck stops by the Mission: Employable podcast to tell us all about the surprising ways Des Moines, IA, continues to grow, and what kind of industries continue to lead the way. Additionally, Tauscheck explains why the Greater Des Moines Partnership supports expanding work-based learning opportunities for students in central Iowa.