Workforce Unhinged

In this episode, you'll hear another workforce success story as Tim Crum joins the program. Tim reveals details about how he was supported by the Clay County Workforce West Virginia Office to pursue training at WVU-Parkersburg in Full Stack Web Development. Tim discusses the work he is currently doing, his career and educational aspirations, and shares tips for anyone thinking about reaching out for support from the workforce system.

This episode features an interview with Jamie Persinger, who was referred to Workforce WV by Jobs & Hope West Virginia. Jamie shares how she was able to utilize WIOA funding to obtain her Class A CDL license and how she has been able to improve her life with the support from Workforce WV and Jobs & Hope West Virginia.

In this episode, you'll hear from Sara Smith, who shares her journey of how she became sober after years of addiction and criminal justice involvement. Sara reveals the assistance she received from Jobs & Hope West Virginia and other organizations, and how she has subsequently pursued higher education and now helps others with their recovery journey.

Susan Conrad joins the program to discuss her success story of becoming a female barber in her county, after being a displaced worker. Susan reveals the support that she received from the workforce system which enabled her to start her new career.

Christine Gray joins the program to discuss her success journey of going from being a displaced homemaker after her husband was separated from his coal mining employer to enrolling in a medical assisting program which was paid in full by a WIOA Scholarship.

Christine shares how she was able to overcome her fears and doubts and move forward with her career, and shares tips for anyone thinking about making a career change.

In this episode Stephaine Burchard shares her story of hope and recovery. Discover how with the support of Jobs & Hope WV, Stephaine was able to overcome a life of trauma and addiction and use her experiences to help others. Stephaine reveals how she was able to secure work and stable housing and shares advice for others who may be struggling.

In this episode, you'll hear a success story from Josh Bishoff, who was able to access class A CDL training and gain an in-demand skill. Although Josh was able to stay in his current job, he explains why being able to pursue his CDL license was so important to him, and shares tips and insights for anyone looking to change jobs or facing layoffs or unemployment.

In this episode, you'll hear from Valarie Urban, SNAP E & T Career Specialist, as she shares the details about the SNAP Employment and Training Program and how it helps recipients become self-sufficient. Discover eligibility requirements, the types of training programs that are covered, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the program.

In this episode, you'll hear from Cierra Gunn. Cierra spent years working in the service industry; from in-home direct care to store clerk and lastly, waitressing. During the pandemic, it became clear that waiting tables was not going to provide a sustainable income especially during a shutdown. Discover how the workforce system helped Cierra to gain the skills she need to obtain employment as a flagger with AWP-Traffic Control.

In this episode, you'll hear from Levi Brady, Youth Transition Coordinator for SW Resources as he provides an overview of the services his organization provides and how and why they partner with the workforce development board. Discover the benefits that SW Resources provides to their customers, employers and the community.