Workforce Unhinged

Employer Solutions Specialist Melissa Somerville joins the program to share her story about how the OJT program helped her transition into a new career. Melissa shares how the OJT program changed her life, and offers advice to others who may be facing career transitions.

In this episode you'll discover the partnership between The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board and the Business Resource Network. You'll learn about the mission and vision of the BRN and the advantages of this partnership for employers.

In this episode, you'll hear from an employer about their experience with employees that have entered their company through WIOA programs. You'll also hear from a workforce professional as they discuss the benefits of WIOA programs for employers and job seekers and hear a powerful success story.

In this episode, you'll discover the quarterly events for youth, held and planned by the Mason County Family Resource Network. You'll hear success stories and takeaways, and learn how to find out more information about upcoming events.

In this episode, you'll learn about the medical apprenticeship pilot and the benefits of the program for both participants and employers. Discover what it takes to become an EMT and the various career options that are available after certification.

This episode features an interview with Miranda Lough from the Workforce Development Board of Mid-Ohio Valley, as well as Ross McPherson from the West Virginia Laborers' Training Center. You'll learn about the work that's being done to support apprenticeships, the benefits of an earn and learn program, and the different types of apprenticeships that are available, including in the skilled trades.

This episode features an interview with Shelene Shrewsbury, Executive Director of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley, and Brittany Burchard, a financial counselor with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley. Shelene and Brittany discuss the Career Connections/OJT Program from the point of view of an employer and a participant and share advice and takeaways from their experiences. Discover the benefits of the program for both job-seekers and employers.

In this episode, you'll hear from case manager Kristy Deem, as well as from Kristofer Dickerson, a participant in the Career Connections Program, as they discuss what the program entails, the benefits of the program and how it can help lead to meaningful work and a career.