Podcasts about jefferson state community college

In Episode 29, “Empowering Communities: The Impact of Workforce Development with Deborah Foster and Britney McClung”, Houston Blackwood joins Career Coach and Coordinator of Career Programs from Jefferson State Community College's Workforce Development Team for a vibrant conversation surrounding workforce development and education.   Hear Deborah and Britney share their respective journeys to Jeff State and how their experiences tie into their roles within workforce education. Discover insights into the innovative initiatives and strategic efforts driving workforce development at Jefferson State forward. From managing a diverse range of programs across multiple campuses to fostering partnerships with K12 schools, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of preparing students for the evolving demands of today's workforce.   Tune in as they discuss the impact of Skills for Success courses through the Innovation Center and their commitment to empower communities and help students through education. Join us as we explore the transformative journey of workforce development! 

Eric Major is the Principal and Senior Public Policy Consultant with Absolute Solutions an Alabama-based public affairs firm in addition to working with The Major Law Group, LLC, and being a member of the Fairfield Board of Education. He is a former Alabama State Representative and a former Capitol Hill aide to Alabama's first African American Congressman since Reconstruction. Eric obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Birmingham School of Law, his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and an Associate of Science Degree in Political Science from Jefferson State Community College.

Bridgette Wilder joins us today to share her journey of growing up as a black southerner in the 70s. Although Bridgette faced racism, she refused to live her life as a victim, choosing instead to be kinder than necessary. Bridgette loves to find the good in people and help them reach their potential. Bridgette explains how a company can make sure everyone is “invited to dance”.Talking Points: {02:22} Growing up in the South as a Black Child{07:55} Seeing what is inside people and bringing out the best in them{09:00} Leading with kindness{11:20} Biggest issue from Bridgette's Childhood{17:44} Starting a career in HR{21:10} How to talk to people when they are disrespectful{34:10} How to create an environment where everybody gets to danceBridgette Wilder Bio:Bridgette is the Chief Human Resources Officer at the California Institute of the Arts She has worked in both the private and public sectors - she also has experience working with union, non-union, and service contract (SCA) employees.She earned an MBA from Averett University, a BA in Human Resources from Birmingham-Southern College, a BS in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University, and AAS in Computer Science from Jefferson State Community College. She is a graduate of the Furman University/ Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Academy and a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award.Resources and Links:Website: https://www.wilderhreeo.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettewilderphrTwitter: https://twitter.com/bridgettemoniq1 Connect with Tom FinnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealtomfinn/Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealtomfinnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtomfinnTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtomfinnTwitter: https://twitter.com/therealtomfinn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealtomfinnPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/therealtomfinn

The Jefferson County Commission recently approved over $1.4 million in federal dollars allocated to Jefferson State Community College and the Dannon Project for Occupational Training and Work Based Learning Programs with our Office of Workforce Development.The programs, which also involve character and leadership development, are geared to train and engage students in occupational skills ranging from the broad fields of healthcare to information  technology. The occupational training programs also provide opportunities for students to earn national certifications such as welding technician to nursing assistant, and many others.The goal of both organizations is to provide occupational skills training which leads to enrollment in further education or full time employment. Administrators began accepting applications on July 1, 2022 and will continue through June 30, 2023.For the program year 2022, as required by the Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Central Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (CAPTE) submitted regional advertisements for request for proposals for out of school youth training programs. As a result, responses were received from  Jefferson State Community College  and The Dannon Project. How to Apply: For more information on how you can apply for Jefferson State Community College's Work Based Learning and Occupational Training Programs contact Tamara Cheeks at tcheeks@jeffersonstate.edu or  205) 856-6038.**Special Thanks to Tamara Payne - Director of Career and Learning Services and Leah Bigbee - Director of Center for Workforce Education at Jefferson State Community College for participating this enlightening podcast interview.Jefferson County Podcast for the People -Episode 8 Jeff State Work Based Learning and Occupational Skills Training Programs equips students for job readiness opportunities - Learn How to Apply today!Chiara Morrow -  Show Host/Producer - Public Relations Coordinator, Public Information Office - Jefferson County Commission Helen Hays - Director of Public Information, Public Information Office - Jefferson County Commissionwww.jccal.org

In this episode, Bridgette shares about how hybrid work, employee experience, and culture work differently in higher education, the role of technology, and much more.Bridgette Wilder is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the California Institute of the Arts since June 2021. Prior to her appointment at CalArts, she served the Albany State University in the role of CHRO, and before that in the dual role of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Safety Officer/Senior Manager at the City of Memphis. Additionally, she has served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Media Fusion; Deputy Director of Human Resources/Chief Diversity Officer at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. She was the first African American Deputy Director and the only person to hold the dual role; an Employee Relations Representative & Corporate Trainer for Airborne Express; Manager of Recruitment & Training at INROADS, Inc. in Richmond, VA.; Market Source Corporation where she marketed IBM personal systems to the VA higher educational system; Automation Specialist for SouthTrust Corporation and Jefferson State Community College where she coordinated job fairs, presented career seminars, and provided job assistance to undergraduates and alumni; and Communications Link which she owned and specialized in facilitating career planning and software training workshops. Bridgette is also the Owner and Principal Consultant of Wilder HR Management & EEO Consulting which focuses on simplifying HR for small to mid- size businesses through customized solutions to manage their HR function. She earned an MBA from Averett University, a BA in Human Resources from Birmingham-Southern College, a BS in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University and AAS in Computer Science from Jefferson State Community College. She is a graduate of the Furman University/ Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Academy and a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award. Bridgette is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, SHRM Expertise Panel for Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility and SHRM A-Team.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. BAS, our faculty in residence elect, and Stacye Thompson to share about their study in internationalization at the community college level through a social justice lens. Stacye is a 25 year veteran of international education and is currently the Coordinator of International Student Services at Jefferson State Community College while working on her doctorate in educational studies for diverse population at University of Alabama Birmingham. Dr.BAS is the Assistant Professor of Higher Education at University of Alabama Birmingham and a proud product of a community college. Stacye works closely her faculty, Dr.BAS in exploring and researching about the topic where they are share their findings and perspectives into internationalization with us in this episode.

Special Episode with Dr. Perkins-Waters on the PowerBanking Podcast Upon completion of her PhD, Martinique Perkins Waters spent three years in a primary research position in the School of Public Health. As a faculty member in the Department of Health Behavior, She studied the health outcomes of family caregivers. During that time, Dr. Perkins Waters worked collaboratively with her peers to publish seven manuscripts and worked on several non-profit, private, and federal grants. Additionally, She made 15 presentations on her research and spent a year training in Health Disparities Research program. She used the knowledge she gained as a RCMAR Health Disparities scholar in both her research and as the course master for a graduate level African American Health Issues course. Since 2013, Dr. Perkins Waters has been in a part-time faculty position at UAB and Jefferson-State Community College. She educates students on both the basis of psychological principles and introduce them to the advanced skills required to complete a research project. Dr. Perkins-Waters is now Assistant Professor of Psychology at The University of West Alabama. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerbanking/support

In this episode, we talk with BOBBY WILLIAMS, the Chairman of Lizard’s Thicket, a South Carolina based, family-oriented restaurant concept, who lays out why it is more important to give than to receive.THOUGHT #1Givers Gain; Takers LoseTHOUGHT #2There is a huge difference between Intentional and Deliberate Intention.CONNECT:Website: www.LizardsThicket.comTwitter: @LizardsThicketInstagram: @LizardsThicketBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:Order of the Palmetto - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_PalmettoPSI - www.psi.orgActs 20: 30-38: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-55-why-givers-are-blessed-acts-2033-38Service-Profit Chain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service–profit_chainAngela Raub - https://www.linkedin.com/in/araub/detail/recent-activity/posts/Popeyes - www.Popeyes.comChick-fil-A - www.Chick-fil-A.comLoews - www.Lowes.comThe Home Depot - www.HomeDepot.comWaffle House - www.WaffleHouse.comGivers Plan - https://blog.faithlife.com/blog/2019/09/a-brand-new-tool-to-help-givers-plan-their-generosity/Big Kettle Drum - www.BigKettleDrum.comShoney's - www.Shoneys.comGrandy's - www.Grandys.comLong John Silvers - www.ljsilvers.comLizard Thicket Boutique (retail store) -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pleasant_Towne_CentreHard Rock International – www.HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeelBOBBY WILLIAMS BIO:Bobby Williams is the Chairman of South Carolina-based Lizard’s Thicket, a family-owned & operated restaurant concept.Bobby oversees the operations of the 15-unit brand in Columbia and Florence with over 600 employees serving abut 4.6 million customers a year. Opened by Bobby’s parents, Bob and Anna Williams in 1977, the company is now owned and managed by their children and grandchildren.Bobby graduated from Jefferson State Community College with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management in 1973 and has worked since age 13 in the family’s restaurant, first in Birmingham, Alabama and then moving to Columbia with the first Lizard’s Thicket.Bobby is very active in his community and dedicated to the hospitality industry. He has won many prestigious awards such as Restaurant of the Year, Restaurant Neighborhood Award National Finalist, Dean’s Circle of Friends Award from USC, Mayor’s Award on Employment of People with Disabilities, SCRLA’s Community Service Award and Central Carolina Community Foundation Best of Philanthropy Award. In 2018, Bobby was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, which is the highest civilian honor awarded by the Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster.Bobby also serves as Board Member Emeritus on the National Restaurant Association, Chairman of the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association, HRSM of University of South Carolina board member, Town Theatre board member and former board member for Providence Hospital.For the past 40 years, Bobby has actively supported Carolina Children’s Home, Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter, SisterCare, HomeWorks, Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, Epworth Children’s Home, Cooperative Ministries, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, Sharing God’s Love, Special Olympics, Heroes in Blue and the SC Junior Gold Association.Bobby and his wife, Barbara, have been married for 45+ years. Together, they have four children and ten grandchildren. They are active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church and have been for over 35 years. In Bobby’s spare time, he enjoys boating on Lake Murray, entertaining with his wife and golfing.

Jennifer Wickert talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project A Chance for Better.  She created a powerpoint and had multiple educational sessions with different types of students to educate about bullying.  She shares how she thought she was done with her project, found out she had not met the requirements, what she did to meet the requirements, and how it impacted her overall project.ts on bullying and teen suicide prevention. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/04i4tztnxkQ   More about Jennifer: My name is Jennifer Wickert. I have been in Girl Scouts since I was in kindergarten and recently became a lifetime member when I graduated high school. I am currently attending Jefferson State Community College as a Pre-Nursing student. I will be applying for the Nursing Program this fall. In Preparation for nursing school, I recently became a Certified Nursing Assistant. . I am a member of the National Student Nurse Association as well as the Jefferson State Community College Chapter. For my Gold Award, I created a book and powerpoint presentation to educate students on bullying and teen suicide prevention. Jennifer’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chance4better/ Jennifer’s Instagram: @a_chance_for_better Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2vtZWOY or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/  Walter’s YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ  

Lawayne Orlando Childrey is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. His autobiography, Peeling Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph, was selected as one of the top six autobiographies of 2015 by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Childrey is also a recipient of the national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence.  In addition, Childrey has won numerous Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters awards for his reporting with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide affiliate of National Public Radio. In 2014 the Alabama Community College System selected Childrey as its most outstanding alumnus in the institution's 50-year history. The ACCS awarded a $5,000 scholarship in Childrey's name to a deserving Alabama high school senior. During the same year, Childrey was named alumnus of the year for Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he serves on the executive committee of the Nashville Regional HIV Planning Council. Childrey also works as a freelance journalist, national voice over artist, HIV/AIDS advocate and motivational and keynote speaker. 

March is NATIONAL READING MONTH. In celebration of National Reading Month CAN WE TALK FOR REAL co-hosts Teresa (Terry Boi) Jackson and Michelle E. Brown welcome LaWayne Childrey to the show to talk about his book “Peeing Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph.” His book was selected as one of the top six autobiographies of 2015 by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. This book tells Childrey’s story - how a troubled, black, gay youth from the Deep South grew up to become one of the most respected news journalists in the country. Childrey is also a recipient of the national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence. The award is given by the Radio Television Digital News Association honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. Murrow Award recipients demonstrate the excellence that Edward R. Murrow made a standard for the electronic news profession. Childrey has also won numerous Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters awards for his reporting with Mississippi Public Broadcasting. In 2014 the Alabama Community College System selected Childrey as its most outstanding alumnus in the institution’s 50-year history. The ACCS awarded a $5,000 scholarship in Childrey’s name to a deserving Alabama high school senior. During the same year, Childrey was named alumnus of the year for Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. In his compelling autobiography Childrey demonstrates his ability to persevere during times of immense adversity. Join CAN WE TALK FOR REAL Wednesday, March 9, 2016  at 8:30PM EST/7:30PM CST to celebrate NATIONAL READING MONTH and be inspired by this outstanding African American author, Lawayne Childrey. CAN WE TALK FOR REAL – your award winning blog radiocast. Celebrating three years of bringing you issues, education and entertainment.