Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board Chair and Vice President of Get Recovery, joins the show to talk about youth services – including our Youth Career Expo, Education Outreach Program, Teacher Externship Program and more. For more information visit https://youth.setworks.org/

Lamar University President Dr. Jaime Taylor joins the show to talk about his vision as the 16th president of LU. Dr. Taylor discusses plans to renovate the Mary & John Gray Library, the new vision for the university's CICE building, how the university intends to grow its nursing program to support an increased need for registered nurses in Southeast Texas, among other topics. For more information about LU visit www.lamar.edu

Orange County Judge John Gothia joins the show to talk about new construction projects and jobs in the county. Judge Gothia also discusses hurricane season and the levee project, the school bus driver shortage, and fun things to do in Orange County. For more Orange County news and events visit https://sliceoforangecountytx.com/

Beaumont ISD Superintendent Dr. Shannon Allen joins the show to talk about how BISD works to prepare Beaumont youth for college and careers in the workforce. She also discusses BISD's new maritime program, how she became a superintendent, how the school district dealt with COVID, and the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo, among other topics. For more information about Beaumont ISD, visit www.bmtisd.com

Claire Jackson, Social Responsibility and Community Affairs Manager at Motiva and Industry of Southeast Texas (ISET) representative, talks about how ISET works with education and workforce partners to introduce petrochemical careers and pathways to area students. Claire also talks about the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo and ISET's Women in Industry initiative. For more information about the Youth Expo visit https://youth.setworks.org/

Beaumont Mayor Robin Mouton joins the show to talk about city development along the Neches River and her vision for downtown to become the Crown Jewel of Southeast Texas and a magnet for attracting new residents. She also discusses recreational improvements in the city and her grandmother's impact on her life. website: https://beaumonttexas.gov/

Katie Celli, from Industrial Safety Training Council, talks about how ISTC continues to act as a crucial gateway to the petrochemical industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katie also talks about her new role as executive director of the Golden Triangle Business Roundtable and her side gig as singer for local band 3CG. Contact Information: [email protected]; [email protected]; websites: www.istc.net; www.gtbr.org; www.facebook.com/3CG.tx

Lauren Bebeau, from SETX Foodies and Favor Delivery, talks about needs, inclusion and diversity, trends, and exciting upcoming events related to the restaurant industry.

Contact Information: [email protected] website: www.facebook.com/SETXfoodies For more information about tickets to Taste of the Triangle, visit www.sara-tra.com

Texas Workforce Commissioner Aaron Demerson joins the show to talk about TWC programs available to help employers train and attract skilled workers. The Governor's Cup award and Texas's resurging economy are also discussed. Contact Information: TWC Employer Hotline (800) 832-9394 website: https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/efte/especially-for-texas-employers.html

Jessica Hill, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Corporation, joins the show to talk about new construction projects in the Orange County area and the jobs they are expected to create. Youth retention in the Southeast Texas workforce is also discussed. Contact Information: Orange County EDC (409) 883-7770, website: https://orangecountyedc.com/