Demone Smith, Executive Director of the Buffalo Employment Training Center, joins the program to discuss the services that the Center provides. Discover how to support young people who may not be a good fit for traditional education, and how to connect individuals in in-demand jobs. You’ll hear examples of well-paying careers that don’t require a 4-year degree, and how to use technology to communicate and work with job seekers.

Join host Spencer Murray as he sits down for a conversation with Jessica Corrigan, Business Services Manager for Workforce Buffalo. Jessica reveals the variety of ways in which the Business Services Division can support area businesses and how they have adapted and innovated to meet employers’ needs. 

In this episode host Spencer Murray is joined by Denise Raymond-DiBlasi, Dean of Employment & Training Services at the SUNY Erie Career Centers. Discover the services available at the SUNY Erie Career Centers and how to access services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Denise also offers advice and resources for job seekers who may be facing challenges or feel stuck in their job search. 

In this episode, host Spencer Murray is joined by Sam Marrazzo, Chief Information Officer at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Sam discusses how he helps to to foster innovation and growth, and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on his work. Discover the growing importance of technology for all businesses and what job seekers need to break into the IT field in Buffalo. 

In this episode, host Spencer Murray is joined by Mark Cosgrove, Senior Planner and Project Director for the HPOG program, and Liz Rivera, Marketing and Recruitment Specialist for the HPOG program. Discover the eligibility requirements for the grant, hear success stories, and discover the range of support that is available for participants. 

In this introductory episode, you'll hear from host and Buffalo and Erie County WIB member Spencer Murray as he discusses the  "who, what, where, when, and why" of the podcast. Spencer shares a bit about his background and how he to connect with the workforce system, and reveals some of the guests you can expect to hear from in upcoming episodes!