Your Career On Target
Part of the InterCoast Media Network. This podcast brings you real talk about career training, skill building, and personal growth. Vocational school is becoming a popular choice among graduates and others looking to pave a new career path, especially with the cost of college climbing. Furthering your education is always a great idea, so if you have your heart set on a particular occupation, check out a trade school first. You may be pleasantly surprised to find you can get your training in the trades or in healthcare faster, for a lot less money and still come out with a job.
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147 episodes
Celebrating Recovery and New Beginnings - California Recovery Happens 2025
InterCoast Colleges is celebrating National Recovery Month this September with a series of events themed "Recovery Happens 2025," coinciding with their 40th anniversary of empowering individuals through career training. The celebration includes...
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Empathy in Action: The Peer Support Revolution
Peer Support Specialists (PSS) play a vital role in California's mental health and substance use treatment sectors by leveraging their personal experiences to provide empathetic, non-clinical support to individuals facing similar challenges. As...
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Navigating the Counselor's Journey
Newly certified substance abuse counselors in California face a range of challenges, including managing high caseloads with limited resources and navigating a diverse population's cultural norms. They must also address co-occurring disorders th...
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Episode 144
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Empowering Careers in a Tech World
InterCoast Colleges offers vocational training designed to prepare students for future-proof careers in a tech-driven world, emphasizing the importance of human qualities like empathy and creativity that technology cannot replicate. Their curri...
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Episode 143
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Powering the Future: The Electrician's Role
The role of electricians is becoming increasingly vital in the rapidly evolving AI industry, as highlighted in a recent Senate hearing where tech leaders emphasized the need for a skilled electrical workforce to support the infrastructure of da...
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Episode 142
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Wiring Your Future: Electrician Apprenticeships
Electrician apprenticeships provide essential training and hands-on experience for individuals pursuing a career in the electrical trade. These programs require a high school diploma or GED and emphasize skills in mathematics, science, and comm...
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Episode 141
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Electrician Shortage: A Looming Crisis for AI and Economy
The United States is on the brink of an electrician shortage that could impact the economy and the rapid growth of AI technologies. In this 3-minute video, we explore the critical warnings from industry leaders, including BlackRock CEO Larry Fi...
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Episode 140
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Breaking the Chains: Understanding Stigma in Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects millions globally, yet stigma remains a significant barrier to seeking help. This video explores the impact of stigma on individuals with SUD, highlighting personal stories, statistics, and the cycle of s...
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Episode 139
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🚧 Journeyman vs. Master Electrician in California – Which Path is Right for You? ⚡
Are you considering a career as an electrician in California? Not sure whether to aim for a Journeyman Electrician or take it further to become a Master Electrician? In this video, we break down:✅ The key differences between a ...
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Episode 138
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Build Your Dream Support System – Starting Today!
🎉 Ready to level up your career AND personal life? In this video, we’ll show you how to build a powerful support system that boosts your professional growth, enhances your mental well-being, and opens doors to exciting opportunities! 🚪✨<...
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Episode 137
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