Will Works Podcast

In part one of this two-part podcast series, you'll hear from Priscilla Cordero, Executive Director of the Joliet City Center Partnership, as she provides an overview of the work that the Partnership does to improve all aspects of the traditional downtown central business district. Priscilla reveals the importance of collaboration and her vision of what downtown Joliet might look like in 5, 10, and 15 years.

In this episode, Cleo reveals that she will be moving into a new position and will no longer be a co-host of the podcast. Cleo discusses her career journey so far, what she'll be doing in her new role, and Cleo and Patrick reflect on their experiences as podcasting co-hosts. (Cleo you will be missed!) Make sure you continue to tune in, as Patrick will host the program and be joined by special guests on a variety of workforce topics.

In this episode, you'll hear from a former student of the Will County Career Certified Program about how and why she chose to pursue a CDL license. Discover some of the advantages of pursuing a career as a truck driver and details about what it takes to obtain a CDL license. You'll also learn about a valuable new resource dedicated to helping new CDL drivers prepare for their careers.

In this episode, you'll hear from Cleo and Patrick as they reflect on episodes from the past year. They also share insights about their experiences attending the Joliet Chamber Leadership School.

In this episode, you'll learn how LinkedIn can help you in your job search and tips for how to leverage LinkedIn to help you achieve your career goals. You'll also discover why LinkedIn is a great resource for both job seekers and employers.

In this episode you'll learn about how employers can support returning citizens in connecting to the workforce and some of the challenges that returning citizens face as they look for work. Discover 4 points to think about when it comes to supporting this talent pool.

In this episode, Cleo and Patrick discuss Joliet Junior College's Connect to Your Future Program and Will County's On-the-Job Training Program. Discover how to access occupational training in high growth, high demand occupations in Will County, as well as eligibility requirements for both programs. This episode also features the first "5 Minute Free for All" segment, where Cleo and Patrick go beyond workforce and discuss stories from their lives, movies, society, culture and more.

In this episode, Cleo and Patrick reveal the top 10 things that job seekers are looking for from employers, based on a recent article by John Salvadore, Managing Partner at GRN Coastal. To read the article, visit https://www.adhq.com/about/ad-news/top-10-things-job-seekers-are-looking-for

In this episode, Cleo and Patrick reveal the top 10 traits that employers are looking for in job seekers, based on a Forbes article. Discover the importance of continuous learning, keeping an open mind, and more!

To read the referenced Forbes article, visit:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2020/11/09/the-top-10-skills-recruiters-are-looking-for-in-2021