In this 2-part conversation, you'll learn about Florida HIRES, a pre-release career readiness pathway to post-release employment for returning citizens. Discover the range of skills that participants can learn and how CareerSource North Florida helps to prepare returning citizens for a job interview and employment. You'll also hear about the crucial role that employers play in helping returning citizens obtain meaningful employment.

In this 2-part conversation, you'll learn about Florida HIRES, a pre-release career readiness pathway to post-release employment for returning citizens. Discover the range of skills that participants can learn and how CareerSource North Florida helps to prepare returning citizens for a job interview and employment. You'll also hear about the crucial role that employers play in helping returning citizens obtain meaningful employment.

In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of guests as they share their stories of getting their first job and share advice for anyone looking for that first job. Discover how to present yourself in a professional manner and how to get your foot in the door at a company. You'll also learn about why you shouldn't necessarily jump at the first job opportunity and what to do in your first job to set yourself up for success.

In this episode, you'll hear about the various programs available at North Florida College for anyone looking to build a career or change careers. Discover some of the available certification programs and how CareerSource North Florida can support students. You'll also hear about the skills that employers most value in potential employees and how North Florida College helps their students cultivate those skills.

In this episode, you'll hear from two workforce leaders in the region as they discuss employer services and the ways in which their organizations support employers and strengthen economic development. Discover the in-demand sectors in the region and the efforts underway to manage talent pipeline development. You'll also hear about regional collaboration and the importance of developing a seamless system of partners.

In this episode, Diane Head, Executive Director of CareerSource North Florida, reflects on the workforce challenges and opportunities from 2022, and shares her thoughts about the potential challenges and opportunities yet to come in 2023. Diane also shares a hopeful message for job seekers and businesses!

CareerSource North Florida Executive Director Diane Head, along with her team members, share their thoughts on the book The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. Discover takeaways from the book and the innovative ways in which CareerSource North Florida is developing their staff. You'll also hear about the importance for organizations of identifying the key traits that they want their employees to possess.

In this episode, you'll learn about The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, and the critical role they play as a workforce partner. Discover the various services available and new partnerships.

In this episode the team answers some of the most frequently asked questions that they get, both about their personal life and about the services that CareerSource North Florida provides!

Jodi Tillman, Director of Big Bend Technical College, joins the program to discuss the various programs available at the college, how programs are aligned with industry in the region, and how new programs come to fruition.