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Mission: Employable

Mar 29, 2022

Learning is not a one-size-fits all process for students. Educator Dr. Cynthia Knight joins the show to talk about how school districts can use innovative education models and boost graduation rates. Find out why Knight believes project-based learning is the way of the future and what it means for the growth of...


Mar 22, 2022

911 Dispatchers have a crucial role in making sure people get connected to first responders in the community. Rhonda Braudis, 911 Communications Director for Marshall County, talks about her journey into the career field and how she started a training program to recruit the next generation of dispatchers. Braudis shares...


Mar 17, 2022

Employers can find talented workers by expanding their search to Iowans with disabilities, a group that is often overlooked in the hiring process. Kevin McCloskey, Director of Partnership Development at Disability Solutions, shares how companies can change their hiring practices to include individuals with disabilities....


Mar 15, 2022

Creating a great workspace starts with hiring the right employees for your company. Matthew Nicol, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at the HON Company, shares creative ways for expanding their hiring pool to find the right talent. Find out how they’re using a Registered Apprenticeship program to hire, train, and...


Mar 10, 2022

WOW! We’ve reached 100 Episodes of the Mission: Employable podcast!  Host Ryan West and Producer Ben Oldach look back at the last year and talk about the things we’ve learned, guests who made us think, and what we look forward to in the next year. Of course, a massive thank you goes out to our listeners and those...