Ranked #1
E23: COVID-19 Updates- Services and Job Openings
E23: COVID-19 Updates- Services and Job Openings
In this special episode of Getting To Work, you'll receive updates about services available, including how to access tra... Read more
8 Apr 2020
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15mins
Ranked #2
E22: An Overview of the Opioid Crisis Dislocated Worker Grant
E22: An Overview of the Opioid Crisis Dislocated Worker Grant
In this episode, you'll hear from the Opiate Grant Coordinator for BEST, Inc., as she discusses the work that is being... Read more
6 Apr 2020
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15mins
Ranked #3
E19: Economic Development in Northwest Illinois
E19: Economic Development in Northwest Illinois
Emily Legel, Executive Director at the Northwest Illinois Economic Development Group, joins the program to discuss the ... Read more
24 Jan 2020
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18mins
Ranked #4
E18: The Benefits of Apprenticeships
E18: The Benefits of Apprenticeships
Dianna Schuler, Business Relations Manager at BEST, Inc., joins the program to discuss the benefits of apprenticeship p... Read more
16 Dec 2019
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13mins
Ranked #5
E17: Helping People in Recovery From Opioid Addiction Return to Work
E17: Helping People in Recovery From Opioid Addiction Return to Work
Pam Furlan, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., joins the program to discuss a new grant that is dedicated to helping peop... Read more
22 Oct 2019
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17mins
Ranked #6
E16: Drive For Success- Truck Driver Training at Illinois Valley Community College
E16: Drive For Success- Truck Driver Training at Illinois Valley Community College
In this episode you'll hear about the truck driver training offered through Illinois Valley Community College. You'll le... Read more
24 Sep 2019
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16mins
Ranked #7
E15: Pursuing a Career as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
E15: Pursuing a Career as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
In this episode, you'll discover what it takes to pursue a career as a certified medical assistant (CMA). Learn about th... Read more
5 Sep 2019
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18mins
Ranked #8
E13: Illinois Valley Community College- a Great Resource for Training and Upskilling
E13: Illinois Valley Community College- a Great Resource for Training and Upskilling
This episode features an interview with Jennifer Scheri, Director of Continuing Education and Business Services at Illin... Read more
28 Jun 2019
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18mins
Ranked #9
E12: Creating a Successful IT Company
E12: Creating a Successful IT Company
Justin Wiggins, owner of Wiggins Computing, LLC, joins the program to discuss how he created a successful computer and I... Read more
4 Jun 2019
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22mins
Ranked #10
E08: Pursuing a Career In Physical Therapy
E08: Pursuing a Career In Physical Therapy
This episode features an interview with Gary Kistenfeger as he discusses his journey of becoming a physical therapist, a... Read more
1 Feb 2019
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18mins
Ranked #11
E07: Silver Creek Farms- Using An Innovative and Sustainable Farming Method
E07: Silver Creek Farms- Using An Innovative and Sustainable Farming Method
In this episode, you'll learn about Silver Creek Farms, an aquaponics farm producing a few different varieties of lettuc... Read more
3 Jan 2019
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16mins
Ranked #12
E06: Agriculture Careers in 2018 and Beyond
E06: Agriculture Careers in 2018 and Beyond
Riley Hintzsche from Streator Township High School joins the program to discuss the technological changes in agriculture... Read more
30 Nov 2018
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19mins
Ranked #13
E05: Building a Talent Pipeline
E05: Building a Talent Pipeline
In this episode, you'll hear about a special project that Workforce Enterprise Services is doing for NCI Works to help b... Read more
2 Nov 2018
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20mins
Ranked #14
E04: Pursuing a Career In Manufacturing
E04: Pursuing a Career In Manufacturing
Patty Head, controller at F.N. Smith Corporation, joins the program to discuss how her company recruits new talent, and ... Read more
11 Oct 2018
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18mins
Ranked #15
E03: Interviewing Prep
E03: Interviewing Prep
Amy Strawn from Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center joins the program to discuss common mistakes to avoid that ke... Read more
17 Sep 2018
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22mins