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Mission: Employable

Oct 25, 2022

Students at the University of Northern Iowa have great resources to help them enter workforce after graduation. Robert Frederick, Director of Career Services at UNI, shares how his team works with students to plan for their long-term goals, as well as how career education has changed over time.


Oct 20, 2022

Building a well-rounded and successful team means hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences. Find out how Kathy Anderson, our new Deputy Director of Business Engagement, is using her wealth of experience to help lead the new division, and why she decided to return to state government.


Oct 18, 2022

Interns can be a valuable part of your company and set a foundation for a future talent pipeline. Learn about creating an internship program from two representatives at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, IA, who share their experiences hiring youth from their community. Maybe you’ll be inspired to start an internship...


Oct 13, 2022

Get a glimpse of our new Business Engagement Division as we continue our 100-day initiative to meet with employers statewide. Tim Goodwin, Business Engagement Division Administrator, walks us through the plans for the new division and how it will serve as a one-stop shop for employers. Find out how we can provide...


Oct 11, 2022

Apprenticeship programs are becoming more common in industries that may surprise you. Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Mathis joins the show to talk about how she started her own veterinary technician registered apprenticeship program! Find out how she got the unique program off the ground and learn how, with some creativity,...