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In this episode, you'll discover how The Illinois National Guard can be a supplement to college or trade school, and the variety of careers available within the Illinois National Guard. You'll hear details about the enlistment process and how joining the Illinois National Guard can help you with virtually any career goals.

Chris Connors, Regional Economic Development Manager for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, returns to the program to discuss various economic development incentives available for businesses in the region. Discover a variety of programs, from training grants to financing for small businesses.

This episode features an interview with Chris Connors, Regional Economic Development Manager for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Discover resources available to help businesses impacted by COVID to recover and efforts dedicated to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Daniel Farrell, from Ottawa Chiropractic, as he discusses the details of his career journey and provides an overview of how people can benefit from chiropractic services. Dr. Farrell also reveals the pathway to become a chiropractor and advice for anyone considering a career in chiropractic.

In this episode, you'll learn about Streator Unlimited, Inc and the services that they provide to assist individuals with disabilities in finding employment. You'll also discover details about an epilepsy support group as well as some of the misconceptions that employers often have about people with disabilities.

Dr. Matt Seaton, VP of Business Services and Finance at Valley Community College, returns to the program to discuss career pathways in education. Discover a variety of opportunities to make a good living in the education field, both working within a school system and also supporting the education system. Discover some of the most in-demand jobs in education.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Matt Seaton, VP of Business Services and Finance at Valley Community College as he discusses his career journey and how he came to his current job. Discover how Valley Community College is preparing learners for in-demand careers and some of the unique benefits of a community college education.

In this episode you'll learn about how F.N. Smith is using apprenticeships to build their talent pipeline, which has allowed them to meet their labor needs, even during the "Great Resignation."

Casey Harmon, Technical Support Lead at Computer Spa, LLC, joins the program to discuss the importance of cybersecurity for businesses and organizations and reveals tips for protecting your network against cyber threats. Discover some of the most common forms of cyberattacks and how to protect against them.

In this episode you'll hear about Ace Hardware Retail Support Centers, the challenges that they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they've met those challenges. Discover the efforts that Ace Hardware is making to onboard new staff and their talent acquisition strategy.