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Mission: Employable

Iowa Workforce Development

Check out the Iowa Workforce Development "Mission: Employable" Podcast where we discuss all things workforce and opportunity!

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Episode 122 – Westward Expansion

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2022/07/19

Council Bluffs is a key hub of business in the state, sharing its border with the Omaha metro. This creates unique business opportunities for Iowans working and living there. We talk with Drew Kamp, CEO of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, about everything going on in one of Iowa’s main industrial hubs and we give a little bit of love to THEIR podcast, "Chamber Chat".

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Episode 120 – Workforce Help in Your Backyard

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2022/06/28

From Sioux City to Davenport, there are all kinds of workforce resources in your local community. We’re joined by Krista Tedrow, Executive Director of the South-Central Iowa Workforce Board, to talk about what kind of assistance you can expect to find in your area. Whether you’re a job seeker, or an employer, there’s a service that could fit your workforce needs.

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Episode 119 – The Greater Des Moines Partnership

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2022/06/21

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is on a mission to continue the economic growth of Iowa’s capital city. We’re joined by the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s President and CEO, Jay Beyers, who breaks down the stats that shows exactly how the city is growing. Find out how the partnership is working to attract talent from outside the state, and how they’re working to help those businesses who are already here.

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Episode 118 - Online Learning to Real Life Jobs

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2022/06/14

K-12 students have access to a treasure trove of free online learning content, including some that help connect them to future employers. Craig Mohr, Instructional Designer for the Iowa Area Education Agency, joins us to talk about these free classes. Find out how students are using them to not only expand their education, but also their career prospects.

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Episode 117 – Touring the Soul of Iowa

Mission: Employable ·

2022/06/07

What does drone video have to do with bringing more jobs, employees, and customers to Iowa? We’ll let you know on this episode of Mission: Employable! We’re joined by Iowa Economic Development Authority Tourism Manager Amy Zeigler who takes us through their Soul of Iowa campaign. Find out how those involved in Iowa tourism are working to make Iowa top option for those looking for a change of scenery.

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Episode 116 – Bridging the Gap

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/31

When Veterans prepare to transition out of the military, one of the first questions they ask themselves is usually, “What do I do now”? The Department of Defense Skill Bridge is here to help answer that question and Iowa businesses are already using the program to bring top-talent to Iowa. We’re joined by two military Veterans, as well as David Ottavianelli, Director of Strategic Projects and Labor Relations at John Deere, to tell us about a program that allows Veterans to get a head start on

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Episode 115 - Job the Builder

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/26

Can we build it!? We already have! We’re joined by Ben Hammes, director of public affairs for the Master Builders of Iowa, to talk about all the opportunities in the construction industry. From homes to high rises, it’s all here. Find out how high schoolers can break into the construction industry and quickly start earning a paycheck.

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Episode 114 - A Foundation of Women

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/24

Women are an integral part of Iowa’s workforce. We’re joined by Dawn Oliver Wiand, president and CEO of the Iowa Women’s Foundation to talk about how Iowa can create more employment opportunities for women.

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Episode 113 – Career and College Readiness

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/19

The workforce of the future are the high school students of today. We’re joined by Knoxville Career and College Readiness coordinator Tyler Pearson who tells us how his school district is leading the charge to help students prepare to enter the workforce. Find out how work-based learning is allowing his students to gain real-world experience and create connections within the business community.

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Episode 112 – Knights of the Round Table, but for...

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/17

Sometimes business need support and that’s what the Employers’ Council of Iowa is all about. We’re joined by ECI President Pamela Wright, who explains how companies can expand their network on the council and how it helps address company and community needs.

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Episode 111 – Forecasting the Future of Farming

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2022/05/12

Hay! Farming is a backbone industry in Iowa’s economy, and we need new farmers more than ever. Scott Johnson, Executive Director of the Iowa Future Farmers of America Association, talks about how young Iowans are going to “bale” out the older generation when they decide to hang up their boots. We’ll also hear what makes farming an attractive industry to those who aren’t born into a farming family. Listen in and we promise to stop making farm puns!

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Episode 110 – Making the Journey From Military...

Mission: Employable ·

2022/05/10

How do you go from serving your country to running your own business? Our guests from Home Base Iowa, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the North Central Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) share how Veterans and their family members can navigate the new mission of running a business. Find out how Iowa supports Veterans looking to start their own business as well as one avenue to business ownership that you might not have considered.

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Episode 109 – Child Care Crusaders

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2022/05/03

Child care is one of the top needs for working parents and it can be difficult to find. In this episode, our guests from Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa highlight resources that can help solve two key areas of Iowa’s child care needs: helping parents find affordable child care, and recruiting the next generation of child care specialists.

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Episode 108 – Work-based learning is good for business

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2022/04/26

Business leaders in Iowa are using work-based learning projects to recruit and train the next generation of talent from local schools. Iowa Association of Business and Industry Program Director Jessi McQuerrey explains how working with your educational partners can bring Iowa’s best and brightest to your doorstep.

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Episode 107 – Choose Your Own Adventure: Many Paths...

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2022/04/19

We’re back with DMACC on today’s episode of Mission: Employable. Rob Denson, President of Des Moines Area Community College, shares his unique journey into post-secondary education. Hear the advice he gives to upcoming college students, and how programs like the Last-Dollar Scholarship can provide educational opportunities to those who might not otherwise have the chance.

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Episode 106 – Flip the Script on Hiring

Mission: Employable ·

2022/04/12

Principal, the 5th largest employer in Iowa, is rethinking their hiring practices in a competitive labor market. Jon Couture, Principal Senior Chief Human Resource officer, shares how they are challenging common application requirements to find the right talent for their company.

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Episode 105 – It takes a Village

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2022/04/05

Community partnerships can help schools introduce students to career pathways even before graduation. Jacque Goodman, Iowa Valley Community School District Vice Chancellor of Education and Training, explains how the school district is working with business partners like Alliant Energy to recruit high school students for a career in the energy sector.

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Episode 104 – Innovative Ways to Teach the Future...

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2022/03/29

Learning is not a one-size-fits all process for students. Educator Dr. Cynthia Knight joins the show to talk about how school districts can use innovative education models and boost graduation rates. Find out why Knight believes project-based learning is the way of the future and what it means for the growth of Iowa’s workforce.

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Episode 103 – The 4-1-1 on 9-1-1

Mission: Employable ·

2022/03/22

911 Dispatchers have a crucial role in making sure people get connected to first responders in the community. Rhonda Braudis, 911 Communications Director for Marshall County, talks about her journey into the career field and how she started a training program to recruit the next generation of dispatchers. Braudis shares how state grants helped her start the training program, offering advice on seeking funding opportunities.

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Episode 102 – Expand Your Hiring Pool

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2022/03/17

Employers can find talented workers by expanding their search to Iowans with disabilities, a group that is often overlooked in the hiring process. Kevin McCloskey, Director of Partnership Development at Disability Solutions, shares how companies can change their hiring practices to include individuals with disabilities. Listen in as we discuss some of the myths surrounding employees with disabilities and hear a key tip for anyone who is about to have a job interview.

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