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In this episode of Talent Talk, we are joined by Raymond Barry, Youth Services Leader at GST Michigan Works!, to explore how to unlock your potential and achieve career growth. Raymond, a seasoned career coach and mentor, shares insights and strategies on how to identify your strengths, set career goals, and overcome common obstacles. No matter whe…
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In this episode, we are joined by Wanda Bigelow, Apprenticeship Manager at GST Michigan Works! Wanda shares her insights into the benefits of pursuing a career in the trades via an apprenticeship. She explains how GST Michigan Works plays a role in helping employers develop an apprenticeship program and pair them with job seekers who are interested…
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In this episode, we are joined by Cindy Thornthwaite, Business Services Manager from GST Michigan Works! We explore the Going PRO program and how it is helping to upskill and reskill Michigan's workforce for in-demand industries. We discuss the benefits of the program for both employees and employers by providing various training opportunities such…
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we are joined by Special Agent in Charge Angie Salazar and Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Lisa Keith to help raise awareness. Angie & Lisa discuss how to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, some of the most common misconceptions, and how to appropriately respond to poss…
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In this episode, we are joined by Tiffany Rouser, Program Director at The Engagement Center in Flint. Tiffany shares how The Engagement Center helps guide young adults who are unemployed and not in school. Connecting these individuals with education, employment, and wraparound services is critical to their future success.…
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In this episode of our entrepreneur series, we are joined by Matt Shoffner, Senior Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center). Matt describes how The Center helps upcoming manufacturing companies in Michigan prosper by improving operational efficiency and growing sales.…
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In this episode of the Michigan Talent Talk podcast, we are on location at Mott Community College for a tour of their Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab). Thomas Herold, Director of MCC's Fab Lab gives us a rundown of how the lab helps aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators bring their ideas to life using the latest rapid prototyping technology. To le…
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We are joined by Jennifer and Amanda from 100K Ideas to discuss how the organization helps entrepreneurs develop their ideas into successful businesses. 100K Ideas is a team of hobbyists, thinkers, and inventors with a mission to help passionate innovators create products/services and startups of their own through mentorship.…
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In this episode, we are joined by Tiffany Bernethy and Shanise Ollie of Metro Community Development. We discuss how they help foster community development and create economic opportunities for individuals and businesses. We also talk about the services Metro Community Development offers first-time home buyers by providing education, counseling, and…
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In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Rogers from Hamilton Community Health Network to discuss their current job openings and the services they offer to the community in Flint and the surrounding areas. To learn more about Hamilton Community Health Network, visit HamiltonCHN.org and click on the careers tab.…
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In this episode, I caught up with two Jobs for Michigan Graduates (JMG) Alumni during the recent JMG Career Development Conference. My first guest is Nolan Henson, a Flint native and currently a Senior at Central Michigan University. We discuss what he's currently pursuing in school and his plans for the future. My second guest is TK Thomas, a Seni…
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In this episode, we are joined by Raymond Barry, Youth Services Leader from GST Michigan Works! We discuss the difficulties young adults face getting their foot in the door to gain necessary work experience. Ray explains how GST Michigan Work's Young Professionals program can help adults ages 18-24 kickstart their career by getting valuable on-the-…
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In this episode, we speak with Penny Poplar, Program Director of the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program. The FHEO Program assists residents of Flint & Genesee County to find educational opportunities and pursue careers in the healthcare industry. Those accepted into the FHEO Program are provided with free training and supporti…
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In this episode, we are joined by Christa Melton, Associate Program Specialist with the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department's (GCCARD) Head Start program. Christa discusses the resources that GCCARD's Head Start program provides to Flint & Genesee County families including quality child care, health/nutrition services & family suppo…
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In this episode, we are joined by Leon A. El-Alamin, Founder & C.E.O. of the M.A.D.E. Institute. Leon shares his story that started when he was a young man in North Flint; he became involved with crime, which led him to incarceration. He details how his time in the prison system inspired him to develop the M.A.D.E. Institute. M.A.D.E. provides retu…
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On this episode of Michigan Talent Talk, we are joined by Sabrina Walker, Jobs for Michigan Graduates Manager. Jobs for Michigan's Graduates is a statewide program that works with people ages 16-24 to help provide guidance towards a long term career. To learn more about Jobs for Michigan's Graduates, visit gstmiworks.org/jmg or email TeamJMG@gstmiw…
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We are joined by Sharis Reaves, Workshop Facilitator for Partnership Accountability Training Hope (PATH) at GST Michigan Works. We will discuss some advice on getting back into the workplace, including ways to update your resume, tips for interviewing, improving your soft skills and more!By GST Michigan Works
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In episode 2 of the Michigan Talent Talk podcast, we are joined by David Plamondon who is a Unit Leader with GST Michigan Works and former career coach. We discuss the many different programs offered by GST Michigan Works to help job seekers, including the PATH program which helps participants identify barriers and connect to the resources they nee…
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We are joined by Breanne Perry, Career Coach at GST Michigan Works! of Shiawassee, to discuss the WIOA (Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act) youth & adult programs that are offered by GST Michigan Works! There are WIOA programs for people of all ages to offer occupational skills training, financial literacy education, leadership development op…
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