In this episode, we learn about Impact A Hero, explore veteran opportunities at HCC and learn how veterans can be leaders in civic responsibility.

Host: Tim Stroud

Guests: Constance White Executive Director Impact a Hero

Robert L. Glover HCC Interim Executive Director of Military Education Programs

Juan Crawford, PhD Division Chair, Business, Real Estate, Marketing, Banking and Finance, Paralegal, Translation and Interpretation

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

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

Impact a Hero https://impactahero.org/

Combined Arms https://www.combinedarms.us/

HCC Military Education Programs https://www.hccs.edu/military-education/

State of Texas Voter Information https://www.votetexas.gov/

#Veterans #VeteransVoice #ImpactAHero #VeteranFamilies #VeteranJobs #CivicResponsibility #Voting

In this episode, we learn about a grant to the Commercial Truck Driving program that provides opportunities for veterans and their spouses to start a new career.

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

Guests: Martin Garsee Program Director – Transportation Commercial Truck Driving

Jafi Roskey Senior Manager of Military Programs Werner Enterprises

Matthew Ward Professional Driver Werner Enterprises

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/ce-programs/truck-driving/

https://www.werner.com/truck-driver-jobs/ #CareersForVets #Trucking #Veterans

In this episode, we explore banking basics with our partners at PrimeWay Federal Credit Union.

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

Guests: Michael Green VP of Business/Community Development and Governmental Affairs PrimeWay FCU

Erik Smith Branch Manager – Methodist Location PrimeWay FCU

Kelly Chaves Mortgage Sales Manager PrimeWay FCU

Web Links: primewayfcu.com #FinancialLiteracy

In this episode, we explore VICEROY Scholars, a program designed to prepare students for military and civilian cybersecurity careers in the defense sector.

Host: Todd Duplantis Director, HCCTV

Guests: Robert Glover HCC Interim Executive Director, Military Education Programs

Tim Thomas Chief Academic Officer, Griffiss Institute

Web Links: https://www.hccs.edu/military-education/

https://www.griffissinstitute.org/

https://www.viceroyscholars.org/ #VICEROY #cybersecurity #defensecareers

In this episode, we explore support for women veterans at Dress for Success, learn how Texas Veterans Network – Combined Arms makes finding the right help easier and discover new career paths for veterans with HCC's Commercial Truck Driving program.

Host: Tim Stroud

Guests: LaGaydra Murphy Veteran Outreach Manager Dress for Success Houston

John Smith Southeast Regional Director Texas Veterans Network-Combined Arms

Martin Garsee Program Director – Transportation Commercial Truck Driving

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

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/veteran-affairs/

Dress for Success Houston https://www.dfshouston.org/

Texas Veterans Network – Combined Arms https://www.combinedarms.us/texasveteransnetwork

HCC Commercial Truck Driving Program https://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/ce-programs/truck-driving/

#dressforsuccess #texasveteransnetwork #careersforveterans

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: Michelle McDaniel President & CEO Elite Image Professional Services

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

Record date: March 25, 2025

In this episode, we're exploring the Bright Futures Summer Day Camp, a partnership between HCC's Coleman College for Health Sciences and Prairie View A&M University's Wellness in Houston Program.

Host: Amy Tan, Ph.D. Dean, English and Communications, Instructional Services

Guests: Andi Atkinson Director of Communication Services Coleman College for Health Sciences

Ericka L. Abrams, MPH Project Manager II PVAMU Wellness in Houston

Web Links: To register 713-797-7015 [email protected] HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences https://www.hccs.edu/locations/coleman-college/ PVAMU Wellness in Houston https://www.pvamu.edu/cafnr/pwh/

#ColemanCollegeforHealthSciences #PVAMU #WellnessInHouston

In this episode, we discover how HCC's VAST Academy provides programs and services that lead to credentials, employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach

Guests: Derek Irvin, PhD Program Director, VAST Central

Sandra Pierce, BS/CBTAC/WIP-C/JPC Director of Employment Servies- VAST

Madelyn Traylor, M.Ed Success Coach Workforce, VAST ACADEMY

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

In this episode, we examine the unique challenges women face with their finances, and resources to grow and protect your money.

Host: Daniel Scholl, MA HCC Financial Coach

Guests: Kelly Keith, LMSW Chief Program Officer The Women's Resource.

Web Links: hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/financial-aid/financial-literacy-for-students/

https://thewomensresource.org/

#WomenandMoney #WomensFinances

In this episode, we explore Galveston County Crisis Support Team, SERVE and the American Red Cross.

Guests: Shari Forward Executive Director Galveston County CISM

Jay Coppock Executive Director South East Resource Veterans Effort (SERVE)

Jennifer Chavira Corporate Philanthropy Officer, Gulf Coast Texas Region American Red Cross

Veterans' Voice website https://lnkd.in/g6d2bXXc

HCC's Veteran and Military Affiliated Student Success Office (VMASS) https://lnkd.in/edWYPYC

Galveston County CISM gccism.org

SERVE setexasheroes.com https://lnkd.in/gBz9BPDp

American Red Cross redcross.org

#veteransvoice #crisisintervention #mentalhealth