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.
Episodes
40 episodes
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
An Interview with SCC alumna, Gabrielle Beam-Hiatt
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features 2015 graduate Gabrielle Beam-Hiatt, who’s now working for HIGHTS of Jackson County.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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13:44
Peak Talks: Time Resource Management - William Brothers
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Vice President for Financial & Administrative Services William Brothers will go over time management skills.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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9:09
Peak Talks: Teamwork - Paul Wolf
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator and instructor Paul Wolf will discuss how to be a team player.
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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8:56
Peak Talks: Reliability and Dependability - Erin McCully
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, E-Learning Specialist Erin McCully will go over ways to be reliable and dependable.
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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9:04
Peak Talks: Problem Solving/Decision Making - Scott Baker
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Vice President for Information Technology Scott Baker will discuss ways to be a problem solver and a decision maker.
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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10:06
Peak Talks: Interpersonal Skills - Lori Clancy
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse Treatment Program Coordinator Lori Clancy will go over various interpersonal skills.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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8:51
Peak Talks: Cultural Sensitivity - Amanda Allen
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Human Resources Administrator Amanda Allen will discuss the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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9:42
Peak Talks: Critical Thinking - Jennifer Brooks
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, English instructor Jennifer Brooks will go over the best critical thinking skills.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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9:07
Peak Talks: Communication - Susan Cain
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Communications instructor Susan Cain will be discussing the best methods of communication.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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8:54
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort
Join us for this special episode as we speak with representatives from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort about various available job positions, and learn how to apply!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:47
Cherokee Indian Hospital Career Expo
In this episode, we speak with representatives from Cherokee Indian Hospital to discuss a variety of job opportunities, as well as the requirements and benefits of working at the hospital!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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33:51
General Job Fair Pt. 3
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Stephanie Edwards from the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:57
General Job Fair Pt. 2
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Julie Spiro-Donaldson from the Jackson County Chamber of...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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56:03
General Job Fair Pt. 1
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Julie Spiro-Donaldson from the Jackson County Chamber of...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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48:51
Healthcare Job Fair Pt. 2
Join us for this special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 16, focusing on the healthcare field. In this episode, Wendy Buchanan co-hosts as we speak with the following representativ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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49:27
Healthcare Job Fair Pt. 1
Join us for this special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 16, focusing on the healthcare field. In this episode, Wendy Buchanan co-hosts as we speak with the following representativ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:39
Big Job Reveal
Join us for this special edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a three day virtual job fair, beginning with the Big Job Reveal on February 15. In this episode, we speak with Paula Alter, who partnered with us from NCWorks to d...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:43
PMG, A Trades Opportunity, and Career Advice for Anybody
Interview with Joshua Erickson, PMG's Market and Innovation Development Associate, co-hosted by Kelly Robinson, SCC's welding instructor.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:36
Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Interview with Janina DeHart, SCC's Student Disability Services Coordinator.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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45:29
General Job Fair Pt. 3
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with represent...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:14:26
General Job Fair Pt. 2
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with represent...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:06
General Job Fair Pt. 1
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with represent...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:45
Healthcare Virtual Job Fair Pt. 2
Join us for a special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on September 30 where we spoke with several area employers in the healthcare field. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:50