In this episode, we learn about VA caregiver resources, a launch pad for veterans and how behavioral health contributes to veteran success.

Host: Timothy Stroud

Guests: Quindola Crowley, Ph.D., LISCW, BCD Chief, Social Work Service

Deirdre Gilbert, MEd Office Administrator The Houston Launch Pad

Valerie Kim James CEO/Founder VAST Texas

Web Links: hccs.edu/VeteransVoice https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/veterans-voice/

hccs.edu/veterans https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

socialwork.va.gov houstonlaunchpad.com vasttx.org

Social Media: FB@thehoustonlaunchpad facebook.com/VASTTexas linkedin.com/in/vasttx

#veterans #veteransvoice #caregiverresources #homelessveterans #incarceratedveterans #mentalhealthresources

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. "It's Your Business" was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC.

Guest: Shurronda Murray Outreach Manager, Metro

Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program

Record date: Feb. 27, 2024

Resilience is a buzzword that appears in just about every discussion of employment today. In today's episode, we're going to look at some ways Houston Community College is helping students respond rapidly to changing market demands.

Hosts: Parrish Murphy Host, New World Workforce

Nakia Edwards HCC Executive Director, Adult Education

Guests: Michael Webster, PhD Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Instruction

Rosalinda Garza, MSPT Director, Continuing Education Healthcare Programs

April Felton, MBA Director, Digital and Information Technology Continuing Education

Joseph Fleishman, Ed.D. Associate Dean, Workforce Center of Excellence

Web Links: hccs.edu/fasttrack

https://www.hccs.edu/centers/health-sciences/

hccs.edu/digital

#resilience #continuingeducation #reskilling #certificates #healthcarecareers #AI

In this edition, we're taking the pulse of Coleman College for Health Sciences, bringing you up to date on the latest programs, initiatives and accomplishments.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Jeff Gricar, Ed.D., CPhT, PhTR Dean, Coleman College for Health Sciences

Michele Voigt, DHSc, MPA, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

Web Links: hccs.edu/health #healthcarecareers #HoustonCommunityCollege #WeAreHCC

HCC's Resource Development – Innovation Grants department supports HCC's mission by securing and monitoring external funds from Federal, State, and Local government agencies used to strengthen institutional programs, improve student services, enhance instruction, and expand workforce training. Today we continue our series highlighting grant projects, with Adult Education.

Host: Parrish Murphy Host, HCCTV

Guests: Nakia Edwards HCC Executive Director, Adult Education

Kesha Petit Career Navigator

Octavia Williams HCC Student

Web Links: hccs.edu/adulteducation #adulteducation #grantfunding

The HCC Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is housed in Procurement Operations. The SBDP allows HCC to produce more effective small business participation and create opportunities relating to HCC contracting and procurement. "It's Your Business" was developed to highlight the local small businesses who are currently participating in contracting and procurement opportunities at HCC.

Guest: Sandy Heard President, Prime Waste Solutions

Host: Veronica Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CTCM Manager, Small Business Development Program

Record date: Jan. 23, 2024

In this episode, we learn about a MADsquerade Ball, chat with an old friend, and discover resources for military families facing medical crisis.

Host: James Mable, M.Ed. Director, Career & Job Placement Services

Guests: Melanie Dubendorff Executive Director, MAD for Vets

Tim Stroud Incoming Host for Veterans' Voice

Natasha Pickard The Yellow Ribbon Fund

Web Links: Veterans' Voice website hccs.edu/VeteransVoice

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) hccs.edu/veterans

madforvets.org

yellowribbonfund.org

#veterans #veteransvoice #valentineideas #caregiverresources

HCC believes that everyone has a vast capacity for growth. We believe it so much that we have a whole program called VAST.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Sue Moraska, M.Ed. Director, VAST Academy

Dina Webster Program Manager, VAST Academy Spring Branch

Ken Gurka Senior WorkKeys Program Coordinator Work-Based Learning & Industry Partnerships

Sandra Pierce Director of Employment Services, VAST Academy

Jeannie Hale Program Director-HCC Adult Ed

Web Links: hccs.edu/vast https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/departments/hcc-vast-academy/

http://jobprofiles.act.org/ #jobskills #vocationaltraining

It's cold and flu season, and this year we're also dealing with COVID and RSV. Today we'll talk about some simple ways you can mitigate your risk for respiratory infections and explore HCC's Respiratory Therapy program.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Teodoro "Teddy" Tovar, MA, RRT, RRT-NPS, RCP Program Director / Faculty

James Campbell, MS, RRT, RRT-NPS, CPFT, RCP Director of Clinical Education / Faculty

hccs.edu/respiratorytherapy https://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/health-sciences/respiratory-therapy/ #RespiratoryTherapy #wellness

Our economy is growing and changing at an unprecedented pace. Fortunately, HCC has ways to help you remain resilient … and employed.

Host: Darin Baskin, Ed.D. Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College, Instructional Services

Guests: Michael Webster, PhD Associate Vice Chancellor, Workforce Instruction

Konnie King Briggs, BS, CCT, CCI Program Manager/Faculty EKG, Telemetry, Phlebotomy, PCT

Sura Obaidi, CCT Clinical Educator Boston Science/Preventice

Josh Allen, MHA, MBA, CCT, CRAT Clinical Education Manager Boston Science/Preventice

Web Links: hccs.edu/fasttrack https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/fast-track-training-opportunity/

hccs.edu/healthsciences https://www.hccs.edu/centers/health-sciences/

#fasttrack #retraining #careerpaths #healthcareers