Join host Dusty Hillebrand in an inspiring conversation with Sara Mitzel, the Adult Education State Director for North Dakota as they dive into the world of Adult Education – how they’re changing lives, creating new opportunities, building partnerships, and helping adult learners reach their goals.

Whether you're a lifelong learner, an educator, or someone curious about alternative education opportunities, this episode is for you! #JobPod #Jobsnd #AdultEducation #Podcast #EducationMatters

Banking and finance play a vital role in nearly every aspect of our lives — from keeping our money safe, to helping us buy homes and cars, to funding new businesses and planning for retirement. In this episode of The Job Pod, we're diving into the world of banking with three professionals who’ve built their careers in this essential industry.

Joining Dusty are Tyson Zeltinger, Business Banker with the Bank of North Dakota; Derek Holt, Market President for Grand Forks at First Community Credit Union; and Eric Scheffer, Market President for Grand Forks at First State Bank. We’ll discuss their career paths, the impact of banking on our communities, and the opportunities that exist in the world of finance.

Does the idea of networking make you uncomfortable, or are you a natural? Today's Job Pod is for you!

In our latest episode, Dusty sits down with Gon Carlson, Executive Director with the Greater Grand Forks Chamber Young Professionals team and Sara Hand, Chair of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Young Professionals team for a fun and insightful conversation about networking. 

Together, they shared advice and stories about the art of networking.

Gon Carlson https://ggfyp.com/ 

Sara Hand https://www.fmwfchamber.com/young-professionals-network/ 

April is Second Chance Month. Dusty had such a great conversation with Rick Gardner and Chris Clawson of Rough Rider Industries (RRI), we decided to replay the episode. Listen again as Dusty talks with Rick Gardner and Chris Clawson of Rough Rider Industries about the value in hiring justice involved individuals. Chris has the unique perspective of experiencing RRI from inside and out of the justice system.

Watford City is the place to be! Listen as Dusty visits with Watford City High School Student, Aiden Pelton, Watford City High School teacher, Amy Polivka, and McKenize County Economic Development Director, Daniel Stenberg talk about their Ambassador Program and the Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) Program and how it has enhanced their community.

Are you or someone you know considering a career within the judicial system? This is the Job Pod for you! In this episode, Dusty visits with the Honorable Judge Don Hager, and Suzy Weber with Weber Law Firm about their career paths and much more.

Join Dusty as he visits with three people that work within the education system. They will talk about their career paths, the ups and down of working in the education industry, and what it takes to start a career in the education field. Enjoy the conversations as Dusty talks to Jason Look who is an elementary teacher, Lee Baker a middle school teacher, and Mike Wilber who was a high school teacher but is now a high school principal, and former Job Service North Dakota employee.

In this episode Dusty has the opportunity to visit with Matt Dunlevy, the CEO of the North Dakota Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Council. North Dakota is a leader in the nation of UAS because as a state we see how important it is to the future of so many industries. 

The University of North Dakota (UND) offers a UAS degree path. There are also some colleges in North Dakota that offer classes to learn how to fly a UAS and add that skill to their degree path. 

Hear what Matt shares with Dusty about his background and history with UAS and how the UAS industry has grown and will continue to grow in North Dakota. Matt will also share why North Dakota is a prime location for the UAS industry. Click play and hear about the different career paths and what the future holds for the UAS industry.  

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans!  Join Dusty as he learns about how the University of North Dakota is a veteran ready campus for veterans, current military members, and their dependents.  His guests from UND are President Andrew Armacost, CEO Energy & Environmental Research Center at UND Charlie Gorecki, and Director of UND Veterans and Military Affairs, Angie Carpenter.  You can visit www.und.edu learn more about UND, www.und.edu/student-life/military to learn about UND Veteran and Military Affairs, and www.undeerc.org learn about all work the Energy and Environmental Research Center does.

Join Dusty as he speaks with DJ Campbell, VP and Chief HR Officer with Sanford Health in North Dakota.  With 16,000 employees, Sanford is the largest employer in North Dakota.  But it isn't just patient facing employees.  Sanford employs people in all kinds of rolls in their system.  If you are interested in entering the medical industry, this podcast is for you! Visit https://www.ndworkforceconnection.com/ or  https://sanfordcareers.com/north-dakota/usa/jobs/ to see how to join the Sanford Health Team.