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E31: Working with Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 20:28


In this episode, you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. 

E30: GPS to Employment Success- Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 12:24


In the second part of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams shares tips for anyone thinking about looking for a new job during the Great Resignation, and what to consider before leaving a current job or career. 

E29: GPS To Employment Success- Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 16:34


In part one of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams joins the program to share tips about what job seekers need to think about during their job search. 

E28: Workforce Development During a Pandemic- Challenges and Opportunities

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 33:20


This episode features a conversation with Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as she discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dianne also shares her insights about what needs to change when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to create a workforce that works for all employees. 

E27: Supporting Individuals and Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 13:38


In this episode, you'll hear from Ricardo Quezada,  Deputy Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board and Sarah Mendoza-Jaime, Program Coordinator for the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as they discuss the resources that are available for individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. *Note: This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2020. 

E26: How the Spouse of a Service Member is Preparing for Her Future

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 14:06


In this episode, you'll hear from Anisa Lopez, as she discusses how Foothill Workforce Development Board helped her as the spouse of a military service member. Anisa also shares how she was able to find training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now helping to lead the fight against COVID-19, as well as how Foothill is helping prepare her for her future goals. 

E25: A Dislocated Worker Success Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 14:11


In this episode, you'll hear a success story about a young man who was laid off during COVID-19, and how he found support through the Foothill Workforce Development Board. You'll also discover how he is now helping others impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you can find support via the FWDB as well! 

E24: Helping Veterans Transition to Civilian Employment

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 20:46


In this episode, you'll hear from 2 veterans who work for the Foothill Workforce Development Board about their own story of how they transitioned from military life to civilian employment and the challenges and opportunities that they faced along the way. Discover how the Foothill Workforce Development Board supports veterans and transitioning service members and the services that are available. 

E23: Finding a Job During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 18:45


In this episode, you'll hear from 2 job seekers who were unemployed and found new careers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how the services available through the Foothill Workforce Development Board supports both job seekers and employers and what to consider if you find yourself unemployed during this time of economic disruption. 

E22: Resources for Businesses During COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 23:38


Dan Lien, founder of DJL Professional Services and Chair of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the economic disruption that was created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources available to help individuals and businesses during this time. 

E21: Building a Future Workforce- Part Three

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 17:25


This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Salvatrice Cummo, Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development, Pasadena City College. 

E20: Building a Future Workforce- Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 16:13


This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Jessica Ku-Kim, Senior Director of Workforce Development at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. 

E19: Building a Future Workforce- Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 16:21


This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board.   

E18: Orientation and Tour of Services- Foothill Employment and Training Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 8:00


If you ever wondered what America's Job Centers offer, here is a tour of services for the Pasadena location known as Foothill Employment and Training Connection.

E17: Successfully Transitioning Between Two Industries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 13:09


In this episode, you'll hear a success story about an On the job Training (OJT) program participant and how she successfully transitioned to working at the Pasadena History Museum. Discover the benefits of the OJT program for both job seekers and employers, and hear from the Executive Director of the museum about why they decided to partner with the Foothill Workforce Development Board. 

E16: A Day In the Life: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the People and Programs at Foothill Workforce Development Board

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 27:55


In this special episode, you'll hear from some of the staff at Foothill Workforce Development Board, and take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the programs that Foothill has to offer. 

E15: The Soldier For Life Program- Providing Opportunities For Soldier, Veterans and Families in Transition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 26:12


In this episode you'll learn about The Soldier for Life program, and how they are helping soldiers, veterans and their families make a successful transition to civilian life. You'll also hear from a participant in the program and how his life was impacted. Discover how the Foothill Workforce Development Board is partnering with key stakeholders to ensure success and the challenges and opportunities that transitioning soldiers and veterans face when it comes to employment. 

E14: Laid Off- What's Next? A Free Service for Employers and Employees

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 33:25


In this episode you'll discover a free resource for employees and employers who are experiencing a layoff. You'll also hear from a financial expert about how to meet your retirement goals and what you need to consider before withdrawing money from a 401K or other retirement account. 

E13: Youth Success Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 24:12


In this episode you'll hear from people who, starting from a young age, found career success due to connecting with the Foothill Workforce Development Board. Discover takeaways about what the emerging talent pool is looking for when it comes to developing a career and lessons for young people about how to find their passion and achieve success. 

E12: The Power Of Your Personal Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 29:22


For job seekers, having the right skills and experience may not be enough to get the job. You also need to know how to market yourself  in a way that is compelling to employers. In this episode you'll learn how to unleash the salesperson within you and capture the attention of employers via the power of your personal brand. 

E11: Helping Job Seekers Become Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 24:28


Sahar Andrade joins the program to discuss the work that Foothill Workforce Development Board is doing to help job seekers start their own business and become entrepreneurs. Discover the mindset shift that needs to happen to go from job seeker to business owner, why so many businesses fail in the early stages and how to raise capital for a potential venture. 

E10: Regional Planning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 17:40


Daniel Lien, VP and Senior Relationship Manager at Pacific Premier Bank and board member of the Foothill Workforce Development Board joins Executive Director Dianne Russell-Carter to discuss regional planning and the work they are doing to engage with other workforce development boards. This episode was recorded live at CWA WORKCON 2018. 

E09: Mobile Training

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 16:43


Olabisi Oyewo, Employment Program Manager at EDD, joins Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, to discuss the mobile training that they deliver, what types of training are available, and the benefits of mobile training. This special episode was recorded live from the CWA WORKCON 2018. 

E08: How To Get The Most Out From Your AJCC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 20:58


America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) is your easy one-stop access to the state’s employment-related services. In this episode you'll discover how to get the most out of your AJCC and tips for a successful job search. 

E07: Finding Purposeful Work

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 26:10


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E06: Finding a Job As An Older Worker

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 22:54


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E05: The Skills That Employers Are Looking For in Job Seekers

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 19:56


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E04: How an Ex-Felon Found Success

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 24:05


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E03: Making The Transition From Service Member to Civilian Job Seeker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 30:10


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E02: How A Job Seeker Overcame the Odds

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 18:52


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

E01: How The Foothill Workforce Development Board Helps Employers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 18:54


Hear real stories of success from The Foothill Workforce Development Board. The Foothill Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves employers and job seekers residing, working and doing business in the San Gabriel Valley. Foothill WDB makes investments in workplace skills development and job-specific training to help workers gain skills or obtain education and credentials that employer’s value. In turn, Foothill WDB builds relationships with businesses to understand their hiring needs and match them with qualified workers. The Foothill WDB maintains close relationships with vocational training schools, apprenticeship programs and colleges to make sure businesses have access to qualified, employable talent and are able to compete successfully.

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