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In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida is joined by former radio broadcaster Wayne Weinberg. Wayne reveals how he broke into the radio and broadcasting industry, and what he learned from challenges he faced along the way. Wayne also shares stories about some of the famous people he interviewed during his time as a broadcaster and how he draws inspiration from a former world leader. 

Tune in for this special episode of Job Launchpad as Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, shares insights about current workforce and labor market trends. Pam shares insights about the impact of the Great Resignation on the regional economy, the limits of automation as a solution to labor market challenges, and why employers should connect with their local workforce boards. 

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida is joined by Diana LaRue, President and Creative Director of Appleton Creative, as Diana shares how and why she founded her company and what she likes best about her work. Diana also reveals how she pivoted from wanting to be a social worker to becoming an artist and shares advice for anyone looking to break into graphic design, public relations, or marketing.     

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, is joined by Eric Jackson, Managing Principal of Omega Group USA, as Eric discusses his childhood career aspirations and how he ended up in his current career. Eric also shares insights and tips for entrepreneurs, and how to overcome obstacles to success.  

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, is joined by Richard Sweat, Founder and CEO of .decimal, a medical device manufacturer that makes patient-specific devices for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Richard reveals what he enjoys most about his work and how he first got introduced to the field of radiation oncology. He also shares advice for anyone thinking about a career in manufacturing. 

Tune in for a conversation between Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, and Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180. Mike shares the highlights of his career journey and what he likes best about his work. He also shares advice for anyone looking for a new job or career opportunity. 

Now's the perfect time to review your financial choices to ensure a more successful 2021 and beyond. This episode we’re joined by Valerie Moses from Addition Financial to discuss financial literacy, best practices, and how to avoid common mistakes. For more informational resources and financial insight from Addition Financial, please visit their website: https://www.additionfi.com/  

2020 was a year like no other! December's episode of Job Launchpad is here to help spread some sunshine throughout the holiday season. This month's podcast features local leaders and elected officials sharing inspiration and resources for our Central Florida Community. Join us as we share our favorite holiday traditions, reflections on 2020, and unique local resources for this holiday season and beyond. Resources mentioned in this episode include:  Blueprint 2.0 Rep. Eskamani's Comprehensive COVID-19 Resources Website CareerSource Central Florida United Way of Central Florida Up Orlando Second Harvest of Central Florida Orange County Government

Episode 2 of JobLaunchPad features insight on how to strengthen your mind, body, and resume’. Join us for a discussion with Marni Stahlman, President and CEO of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, Gabrielle Tafur, local dietician and nutritional expert, and Leslie Mizerak, an inspiring career coach, as we discuss how to overcome stress and anxiety over the coming months. For additional resources, please visit: The Mental Health Association of Central Florida MHA’s Remote Depression & Anxiety Support Group MHA’s Coping Together Podcast series streams live on Facebook every Monday at 1:30 PM Mizerak Coaching Nutrition Gab  

Season two kicks off with an interview with Blake Thomas, CEO of Corkcicle, and Valda Coryat, CMO of Trulieve. The pair offer valuable insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their businesses’ supply chains and customer experience, and the changes they made to adapt. Listen now to hear Blake and Valda’s thoughts on the importance of communication, the retention of high quality talent, and how the pandemic spurred innovation within their companies. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Jason Lietz, Director of Youth Programs at CareerSource Central Florida, as he discusses how CareerSource Central Florida helps train youth for meaningful careers. Discover both the summer youth program and the year-round youth programming and the services available for young adults across Central Florida.

Educational Training, Mentorship, Employability and Future Workforce are some of the most related words that highlight the value of an internship to both an intern and to its employer or a business. In this episode you'll hear a wonderful example of a paid internship program overseen by Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, CareerSource Central Florida.

Senator David Simmons joins the program to discuss how Florida's approach to job training has pivoted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and reveals the positive changes that have come from these challenging times. Senator Simmons also shares his thoughts about what needs to happen in order to help rebuild the state and regional economy, and how the government can support businesses. 

Jenee Christian of the Department of Economic Opportunity stationed at CareerSource Central Florida, joins the program to reveal how to improve your LinkedIn profile and shares resume writing tips.

How does a virtual interview differ from a face-to-face interview? And what do you need to keep in mind when preparing for a virtual interview? Russell Vickery, Business Service Consultant/Recruiter at CareerSource Central Florida joins the program to share tips about how to have a successful virtual interview.

Florida elected officials Senator Vic Torres and Congressman Darren Soto join the program to discuss updates about the CARES Act, and the support that is available for job seekers and businesses. 

Greater Orlando Sports CEO Jason Siegel discusses the impact that COVID-19 has had on sports, and the impact of sports on the economy.  He also shares

Executive Coaching and Speaking Consultant, Dan Cockerell, discusses how work is changing due to the COVID-19 disruption, and the challenges and opportunities of those changes. 

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption in many industries, there are employers who are looking to hire during this time. Karl Allen, CSCF Southeast Orange Career Center Manager joins the program to reveal how you can connect to employers and a job.

Gina Ronokajiro, CSCF Osceola Career Center Manager joins the program to discuss what you can do if your job has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources available.