Podcasts by The Works Podcast

A Conversation with Rick Mason from Flint&Saginaw Electrical JATC from 2020-07-27T06:00

In this episode, we speak with Rick Mason, Training Director with Flint and Saginaw Electrical JATC. Rick discusses with the JATC does, as well as electricians role, working conditions, occupati...

A Conversation with Matt Rajda, Training Coordinator for Iron Workers Local 25 from 2020-07-13T06:00

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Rajda, the training coordinator for the Iron Workers local 25 training center as he explains his role, what ironworkers do, the different occupations in th...

A Conversation on Starting a Registered Apprenticeship with Russel Davis from 2020-07-06T12:00

In this episode, we speak with, Russel Davis, Michigan State Director for the United States Depart of Labor, Office of Apprenticeships. 

Russel discusses what makes up an actual registered...

A Conversation with John Hartwell, Career&Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers 324 from 2020-06-29T06:00

In this episode, apprenticeship manager Wanda Bigelow sits down with John Hartwell, Career and Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers for 324 and talks about what operating engineers do an...

A Conversation With Lynn Coleman&Joel Archibald from 2020-02-03T08:00

In this episode, we sit down with Lynn Coleman, Director of Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute and Joel Archibald, Business Manager for Laborers International Local 75.

A Conversation With Quentin Bishop from 2020-01-06T07:00

In this episode, we sit down with Quentin Bishop, Executive Director of Lapeer Economic Corporation (LDC).

The LDC provides business services that are tailored to meet specific needs an...

A Conversation With Diana Allard from 2019-12-19T06:00

In this episode, we sit with Diana Allard, Director of Genesee ISD for Career and Technical Education.

Diana explains how Career Technical Education (CTE) programs bridge the gap between b...

A conversation with Luke Zelley from 2019-10-18T14:00

In this episode, we speak with Luke Zelley, CEO of the Disability Network, in honor of October being National Disability Month.

The Disability Network is a local, private non-profit in Gen...

A Conversation With Executive Director of Huron County Community Foundation, Mackenzie Price Sundblad from 2019-09-30T15:00

In this podcast, we chat with Executive Director of Huron County Community Foundation, Mackenzie Price Sundblad about the Huron County Community Foundation and learn more about the Young Profess...

A Conversation With Jim McLoskey from 2019-08-16T09:00

In this episode, we speak with Jim Mclessky, communications director for the Tuscola economic development corporation. Jim explains the role of the Tuscola EDC, the LEAD Tuscola Program and shar...

Conversation With Steve Wolbert, Co-Founder of SIPI from 2019-07-11T08:00

In this episode, we speak with Steve Wolbert, Co-Founder of SIPI on how the organization serves as a platform for change, transforming cities into economic hubs of opportunity for everyone.
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Interview With Jeff Mason Of The MI Economic Development Center from 2019-06-14T13:00

In this episode, we speak with guest Jeff Mason, CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). 

The MEDC works to transform the Michigan economy by growing and attracting busine...

Interview With Penny Poplar Of The Greater Flint Health Coalition from 2019-05-05T21:00

In this episode, we speak with Penny Poplar, Program Director of the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program.

The FHEO Program is a workforce development program, assistin...

Interview With Patricia Lucas of The Economic Club Of Lapeer County from 2019-04-16T11:00

In this episode, we chat with Patricia Lucas, Executive Director of Lapeer Development Corporation on Economic Development. 

The Lapeer Development Corporation works with businesses to ...

Preparing Individuals For Workplace Readiness from 2019-02-25T00:00

In this episode, we speak with two experts in the area of youth training programs in helping prepare individuals for workplace readiness: Youth and Data Specialist, Angela Libkie of GST Michigan...

Thumb MI STEM Network's Importance To Businesses&Schools from 2019-01-23T00:00

Guest Kristen Zagorski Talks about the upper thumb Michigan STEM Network and its importance to both schools and businesses.

The newly legislated state network works with schools and busine...

Apprenticeship Readiness With Wanda Bigelow from 2018-12-17T07:00

In this episode, we talk with Wanda Bigelow, Apprenticeship Success Coordinator on highlighting the benefits of the Apprenticeship readiness program. Apprenticeship readiness is designed to prep...

National Disability Month Discussion With Alvin Brewer from 2018-10-26T00:00

This month is National Disability Month and we have a conversation with Alvin Brewer.  Alvin Brewer is a Business Relations Consultant with the Business Network Division. His professional intere...

Business Resource Networks from 2018-10-04T00:00

In this episode, we talk with Jody Kerbyson about the role of BRNs and how they could help your business.

Business Resource Networks from 2018-10-04T00:00

In this episode, we talk with Jody Kerbyson about the role of BRNs and how they could help your business.

Business Resource Networks from 2018-10-04T00:00

In this episode, we talk with Jody Kerbyson about the role of BRNs and how they could help your business.