In this episode, we sit down with Scott Jedele, Administration Manager with apprenticeship expansion, department of labor and economic opportunity. Scott explains what LEO does, what registered apprenticeships are and how they fit within LEO, h...

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, occupations offered and the application process.

In this episode, we speak with Apprentice and training coordinator for the Michigan bricklayers and Allied Crafter workers training center, Howard Hipes. Howard guides us through the advantages of an apprenticeship, learning many th...

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 the trade as well as the working conditions and appl...

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 apprenticeship and breaks down what the five...

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 and what an exciting trade it is to be in, every day...

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.Lynn and Joel explain the construction trade, wo...

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 and has workforce partners like us, Pure Michigan Tale...

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 businesses and students by acting as the liaison be...

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 Genesee County that believes in a world where everyon...

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 Professionals Network initiative. The Huron C...

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 shares his favorite success stories.The Tuscola...

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. SIPI- (Social Impact Philanthropy & Invest...

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 business, keeping talented residents here and revit...

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, assisting unemployed residents of the community and disloc...

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 help job creation and increase the tax base for...

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 Works! and James Avery, Director of Education and...

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 businesses, promoting the impact of STEM careers on econ...

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 prepare young people and transitioning adults to enter...

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 interests focus on job search assistance, placement...

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