The Southwestern Career Connection
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Director of Career Service at SCC-NC, The Southwestern Career Connection is a weekly digital series that explores different aspects of the Western North Carolina workforce, such as career and industry trends, job opportunities and 1-on-1 discussions with leading professionals from different fields. For more information, visit southwesterncc.edu/career-services.
Podcasting since 2020 • 42 episodes
The Southwestern Career Connection
Latest Episodes
Using College Partnerships to Succeed in the Workforce
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, SCC's Director of Career Services, today’s episode focuses on how students leverage the strong partnership between SCC and Western Carolina University to succeed in the workforce. Featuring Dr. David Kinner, WCU's Dean ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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56:49
Educating New Healthcare Professionals
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, SCC's Director of Career Services, today’s episode focuses on educating new healthcare professionals and features Clint Kendall, the CEO of Angel Medical Center, as well as Dr. Timothy Dean, SCC’s own Dean of Health Sci...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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55:39
Been out of work? Interested in free college?
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features the Southwestern Commission's Jake Gottloeb. They will be discussing the WNC Dislocated Worker Grant, which provides financial...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:33
Speaking with SCC Pre-Health Science Success Coach, Pamela Judson
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features Pre-Health Science Success Coach, Pamela Judson. They will discuss topics such as SCC's health sciences programs, assistance for hea...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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14:29