The Work We Do

Apr 29 2024 35 ep. 20 mins 1
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The official podcast of the Foothill Workforce Development Board

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E02: Mindset Matters: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Workforce Development

Apr 29 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, you'll hear from K-Rahn Vallatine, a dedicated advocate for workforce development and founder of the Success Academy. With years of experience working with marginalized youth and individuals re-entering society, K-Rahn shares his insights on the critical gaps in workforce development for those with trauma histories. He discusses the importance of mindset developmen

E01: From Work Experience Program Participant to Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner- A Conversation with Lamar Turner

Jun 11 2023 19 mins  
In this first episode of The Work That We Do, you'll meet Lamar Turner, and hear his amazing story of starting as a participant in a work experience program at the Foothill Workforce Development Board and how he eventually worked his way up to become a franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant! You'll also hear a special message from Dianne Russell-Carter about the reasons behind

E33: Building a New Career- How to Make Choices

Oct 15 2022 36 mins  
In this episode, you'll learn a simple but powerful way to make positive choices in your career and life.

E32: Overcoming Career Challenges

Sep 10 2022 14 mins  
In this episode, you'll hear a success story from a job seeker who overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he was helped by the Foothill Workforce Development Board.

E31: Working with Purpose

Aug 28 2022 20 mins  
In this episode, you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work.

E30: GPS to Employment Success- Part Two

Aug 11 2022 12 mins  
In the second part of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams shares tips for anyone thinking about looking for a new job during the Great Resignation, and what to consider before leaving a current job or career.

E29: GPS To Employment Success- Part One

Aug 10 2022 16 mins  
In part one of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams joins the program to share tips about what job seekers need to think about during their job search.

E28: Workforce Development During a Pandemic- Challenges and Opportunities

Jul 27 2021 33 mins  
This episode features a conversation with Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as she discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dianne also shares her insights about what needs to change when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to create a workforce that wo

E27: Supporting Individuals and Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 29 2021 13 mins  
In this episode, you'll hear from Ricardo Quezada, Deputy Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board and Sarah Mendoza-Jaime, Program Coordinator for the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as they discuss the resources that are available for individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. *Note: This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2020.

E26: How the Spouse of a Service Member is Preparing for Her Future

Mar 08 2021 14 mins  
In this episode, you'll hear from Anisa Lopez, as she discusses how Foothill Workforce Development Board helped her as the spouse of a military service member. Anisa also shares how she was able to find training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now helping to lead the fight against COVID-19, as well as how Foothill is helping prepare her for her future goals.