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This episode highlights the impact and importance of National Apprenticeship Week, a nationwide effort to showcase how registered apprenticeships are creating meaningful pathways into in-demand careers. Through a conversation with a local apprenticeship navigator, listeners will learn how these programs allow individuals to earn while they learn, gain hands-on experience, and build skills that dir...

This episode explores how the innovative Career Clarity Pod is transforming the way people discover and choose their career paths. By combining virtual reality experiences with real-time labor market data and guided research tools, this cutting-edge resource allows individuals to "try on" different careers before committing to training or education. Listeners will learn how immersive simulations,...

This episode explores how the Ticket to Work program is helping individuals with disabilities take meaningful steps toward employment, independence, and long-term career success. Designed for adults ages 18 to 64 receiving SSI or SSDI benefits, the program offers free, personalized support—including career counseling, resume assistance, job search guidance, and access to training and hiring opport...

This episode explores how innovative youth programs are helping young people take meaningful steps toward their futures by connecting them with career pathways, education, and real-world work experience. Through a conversation on initiatives like Youth Connections and the newly launched Summer Pays program, listeners will discover how young adults ages 15 to 24—especially those facing barriers to...

In this episode we are joined by Keidrian Kunkel, President and CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, to reflect on her first year of leadership and her vision for the future of Florida's workforce. Keidrian shares insights on navigating a post-merger organization, strengthening community and business partnerships, and advancing equity through high-wage, high-demand career pathways. She also discusses th...

In this episode, we dive into the world of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) and explore how it can help individuals access funding for education, job training, and upskilling. The Program Director for WIOA and Adult Dislocated Workers at CareerSource Tampa Bay explains the eligibility requirements for WIOA services, which can benefit a wide range of people, including dislocated work...

In this episode, we explore the Get There Faster grant, an initiative aimed at helping veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to quickly access training and certifications needed for civilian careers. The grant provides funding for classroom training, on-the-job experience, and supportive services to help veterans overcome barriers and t...

This episode features a follow-up conversation with William (Bill) Farnand, Veteran Program Manager for CareerSource Tampa Bay. Discover the accomplishments and services provided by CareerSource Tampa Bay to help veterans transition to civilian employment. Bill discusses the challenges veterans face and provides an overview of the resources available such as assistance with resume writing and mock...

Dr. Byron Clayton, Senior Vice President and Chief of Sector Partnerships for CareerSource Tampa Bay, returns to the program to discuss the Career Pathways Portal. Dr. Clayton reveals details about the portal and how it helps individuals explore career options and pathways for high-demand sectors in Hillsborough County. You'll also hear about how the portal helps job seekers navigate top career se...

Leondra Foster, Tampa Bay Hires Program Director, returns to the program and provides an overview of the Summer Hires Program, and reveals details about this year's program. Discover how to connect and sign up for the 2023 Summer Hires Program. For more information, visit www. TampaBayHires.com

Tune in for part two of a conversation about the Career Clarity Pod. Discover how a virtual reality (VR) tool will provide career seekers with hands-on simulations showcasing different career paths and allow them to understand their career options through an interactive experience. 

In this episode, you'll learn about CareerSource Tampa Bay's new Career Clarity Pod and how it will allow individuals to explore different careers, identify the career path they want to take, help them increase their marketability, and connect them to employers.

In this follow up episode, Saleema Bennett, Director of Programs for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss exciting updates about the ACE program. Saleema discusses the expansion of age requirements for the program and the various career tracks available. 

In this episode, Saleema Bennett, Director of Programs for CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to discuss the details of the ACE (Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment) program. You'll learn about the impact of the ACE program so far, and how the program helps young people earn while they learn and start a new career.     

This episode features an interview with Leondra Foster, Tampa Bay Hires Program Coordinator, as she provides an overview of the Summer Hires Program, and reveals details about this year's program. Discover how to connect and sign up for the 2023 Summer Hires Program. For more information, visit www. TampaBayHires.com  

In this episode, you'll hear from Doug Earle, Veteran and Military Family Representative and Business Development Manager for CareerSource Tampa Bay as he discusses the Get There Faster Grant, which helps spouses of veterans. For more information, visit https://careersourcetampabay.com/veteran-services/

In this episode, you'll hear from Doug Earle, Veteran and Military Family Representative and Business Development Manager for CareerSource Tampa Bay. Doug shares some of his favorite success stories of helping veterans. For more information about veteran services, visit: https://careersourcetampabay.com/veteran-services/    

In this episode, you'll hear details about the aircraft maintenance tech certification program, and how it provides an evolutionary pathway for veterans and transitioning service members towards a rewarding career as an aviation maintenance technician.   

In this episode, you'll hear details about the "Get There Faster" grant, which helps veterans, transitioning military members and veteran spouses to gain access to high demand positions in the aviation and IT sectors of the workforce. 

In this episode, you'll learn about the services that are available through CareerSource Tampa Bay for veteran spouses. 

John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, joins the program to share reflections and thoughts from Q1 of 2022, and discuss how CareerSource Tampa Bay is meeting the current workforce challenges.  

Chef Jeff Henderson, award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and television personality, joins the program to discuss his own background and how he came to his current work. Chef Jeff reveals the importance of creating opportunities in workforce, the important of having a reentry program, and the work that he is doing to help create a culinary apprenticeship in Tampa Ba...

Tune in to this 2-part episode with CareerSource Tampa Bay's Chief Impact Officer, Michelle Zieziula, as she discusses what CSTB is doing to improve the job market by developing ecosystems. 

Tune in to this 2-part episode with CareerSource Tampa Bay's Chief Impact Officer, Michelle Zieziula, as she discusses what CSTB is doing to improve the job market by developing ecosystems. 

This episode features an interview with Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil, as he discusses his partnership with CareerSource Tampa Bay, his own career journey, and why he is passionate about helping youth find employment and overcome life and career obstacles.