This episode features an interview with Amy Vance, disability resource coordinator for the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) as she discusses the work that DEI does to help persons with disabilities find meaningful and competitive employment. Amy also reveals the benefits for employers for hiring diverse talent, including persons with disabilities. 

This episode features an interview with Deona Dorsey, operations manager for San Diego Metro Career Centers and Anna Guadarrama, workshop facilitator, as they discuss when it makes sense to quit an interview and how to know if a job opening isn't the right fit for you.

Santiago Leon returns to the program to discuss an article that he recently came across about the "5 P's To Success" and the takeaways for job seekers. 

Assessment Specialist Monica Patti and Career Agent Tina Nichols join the program to discuss transferable skills- those skills that can cross over from one career to another. Discover how to identify your transferable skills and how to communicate those to employers.

This episode features an interview with Terrance Bowens from San Diego Metro Career Center/KRA as he discusses his story of moving from Connecticut to California and how he prepared and adjusted to the transition of moving across the country. Discover how to set yourself up for success and how to create new connections and support. 

Job seeker Keith Robinson and career agent Zuri Williams join the program to share their experience about how Zuri helped Keith find a new job and the takeaways for job seekers. 

Steven Colborn joins the program to discuss how Goodwill helps veterans and civilians find good jobs. Discover the various programs available at the Goodwill, and the mindset shift you need to make to be successful in your job search. 

Employment specialist Maria Ray discusses how to find the support you need in order to be successful in your job search. Discover the power of collaboration in helping you land the job you really want. 

David Silva, Program Manager in the Employment Development Department for the State of California, shares tips on how to find and land a state job in California, and specifically in San Diego. 

For more information, visit www.metrocareercenters.org