Barry Dutton, North Dakota's State Director of the Office of Apprenticeships is Dusty's guest. They discuss the benefits of registered apprenticeships for employers and employees - including hands-on, paid training in in-demand occupations.

Dusty's guest is Wayde Sick, the director of The North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE). They discuss how CTE classes have changed as technology has evolved, how general education skills mesh with CTE, and how CTE classes prepare today's students for tomorrow's workforce.

Job Service has a variety of programs for people of all circumstances. This includes the JOBS program and Crossroads program, both unique but designed with the same goal: to help recipients of TANF benefits find and retain work. To discuss these programs in-depth, Dusty meets with Job Service ND Fargo's Nicole Wischnak, Supervisor of both JOBS and Crossroads. Listen in as they discuss the struggles of young parenthood, making an honest effort and how we at Job Service work for your success!

We live in a very unprecedented period of change. The pandemic accelerated a chain of events that will shape how future generations will find work and retain it. As our guest says in today's episode, it's a job seeker's market. Here to discuss the future of employment is Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC President Brian Ritter. Listen in as Brian and Dusty discuss how businesses have to change to meet the needs of the workforce.

Have you or a loved one been affected by a cyber security breach? These devious acts of coded crime compromise valuable personal information, and as Dusty mentions, can even cause deaths in the wrong hands. Joining Dusty to discuss this volatile landscape are two IT experts based here in the North Dakota IT Department, Tony Aukland and Kevin Ford. Listen as they discuss the dangers of cyber security breaches and how to enter the world of IT to fight the global war on virtual attacks.

The future is here, and it is more thorough educational opportunities for kids! This week at The Job Pod, Dusty meets Brian Beehler, Assistant Principal of the Bismarck Career Academy and Technical Center at Bismarck State College. Listen in as they discuss the brightness and work ethic of the next generation, and how to show the every path available to them.

This week, Dusty and friends discuss one of the most important parts of the job-seeking process on both sides: job fairs! Listen in as Dusty, Haley, Linsey and Rachel bond over the mutual highs and lows of job fairs in their years of experience, and how to make the most of your next job fair visit!

This week, Dusty finally addresses a subject near and Deere to his heart. Our lovable host is joined by Andy Luikens of RDO Equipment, Associate Professor Tyler Slettedahl at NDSCS's John Deere Tech Program, and NDSCS Diesel Tech Associate Professor/Department Chair extraordinaire Terry Marohl. Listen in as they discuss the growing need for equipment techs and muse about learning how it all works!

This week on The Job Pod, Dusty shares his unsavory experiences in the dental industry and how it was all redeemed in recent years. Joining him are Rhonda Edwardson and Chanel Malone, respective Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the Allied Dentist Education department of North Dakota State College of Science. Listen in as they discuss work as a dentist and the ample opportunities the field provides. The molar of the story is working as a dentist is a pretty good gig, so you should chews a career in it!