The Southwestern Career Connection: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Director of Career Service at SCC-NC, The Southwestern Career Connection is a weekly digital series that explores different aspects of the Western North Carolina workforce, such as career and industry trends, job opportunities and 1-on-1 discussions with leading professionals from different fields. For more information, visit southwesterncc.edu/career-services.
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features the Southwestern Commission's Jake Gottloeb. They will be discussing the WNC Dislocated Worker Grant, which provides financial assistance and can help determine eligibility for those who live in Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Clay, Graham and Cherokee Counties.
Learn more about this grant at www.southwesterncc.edu/news/free-college-opportunity-displaced-workers-unemployed.
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Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features Pre-Health Science Success Coach, Pamela Judson. They will discuss topics such as SCC's health sciences programs, assistance for health science students and updates on the upcoming job fairs.
Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features 2015 graduate Gabrielle Beam-Hiatt, who’s now working for HIGHTS of Jackson County.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Human Resources Administrator Amanda Allen will discuss the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator and instructor Paul Wolf will discuss how to be a team player.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Vice President for Financial & Administrative Services William Brothers will go over time management skills.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse Treatment Program Coordinator Lori Clancy will go over various interpersonal skills.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Vice President for Information Technology Scott Baker will discuss ways to be a problem solver and a decision maker.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, English instructor Jennifer Brooks will go over the best critical thinking skills.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, E-Learning Specialist Erin McCully will go over ways to be reliable and dependable.
SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Communications instructor Susan Cain will be discussing the best methods of communication.
Join us for this special episode as we speak with representatives from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort about various available job positions, and learn how to apply!
In this episode, we speak with representatives from Cherokee Indian Hospital to discuss a variety of job opportunities, as well as the requirements and benefits of working at the hospital!
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Stephanie Edwards from the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce co-hosts as we speak with the following representatives (with timestamps):
0:46 - Nantahala Outdoor Center - Chris Aldridge
10:17 - Camp Illahee - Lindsey Guye
14:54 - High Hampton - Bert Ross
22:46 - Red Oak Recovery - Bob Cummings
28:21 - Hospital Housekeeping Systems - Arrie Fils-Aime
33:24 - Wildwater - Woody Woodruff & Danny Hales
38:59 - Rafting in the Smokies - Rhonda Varner
Tune in to learn more!
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Julie Spiro-Donaldson from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and Stephanie Edwards from the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce, co-host as we speak with the following representatives (with timestamps):
0:51 - NC DPS - Tanya Elkins
6:44 - REACH of Macon County - Jennifer Turner-Lynn
13:31 - WCU Human Resources Consultant - Jessica Fronrath
16:54 - Fulenwider Enterprises
18:07 - Mountain projects - Susan Rose
30:30 - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - Stephanie Rodeck
35:39 - Echo Hill Outdoor School - Amanda Fry
41:28 - Old Edwards Inn & Spa - Nita Lipan
46:56 - Chattooga Club - Jessica Martin
51:12 - Falling Creek Camp - Kyle Jeffries
Tune in to learn more!
Join us for this special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 18, discussing opportunities in various fields. In this episode, Julie Spiro-Donaldson from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce co-hosts as we speak with the following representatives (with timestamps):
10:19 - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort - Jan Stubbs
17:18 - Advent Health - Judy Torres
21:21 - PMG - Joshua Erickson
27:32 - ConMet - Marlin Smith
35:16 - Empowering Mountain Food Systems - Christina Newhouse
42: 51 - Methodist Home for Children - Veronica Penn
Tune in to learn more!
Join us for this special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 16, focusing on the healthcare field. In this episode, Wendy Buchanan co-hosts as we speak with the following representatives (with timestamps):
1:23 - New Hope Home Care - Morgan Owen
8:47 - Harris Regional Hospital - Lori McDougall
17:35 - Emergency Medical Services - Todd Doster
25:52 - WCU Human Resources Consultant - Jessica Fronrath
30:49 - Employer Panel Discussion:
32:27 - Advent Health - Judy Torres
34:40 - Mission Health -Linda Anderson
36:37 - Morgan Owen
37:50 - NC Department of Public Safety - Tanya Elkins
40:50 - Linda Anderson
42:07 - Todd Doster
43:04 - Morgan Owen
45:52 - Linda Anderson
Tune in to learn more!
Join us for this special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on February 16, focusing on the healthcare field. In this episode, Wendy Buchanan co-hosts as we speak with the following representatives (with timestamps):
7:51 - Donna Conner
11:11 - Mission Health - Erika Citak
22:03 - Mission Health - Linda Anderson
23:30 - Advent Health - Judy Torres
25:19 - Advent Health - Sharon Vess
33:59 - NC Department of Public Safety - Tanya Elkins
Tune in to learn more!
Join us for this special edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a three day virtual job fair, beginning with the Big Job Reveal on February 15. In this episode, we speak with Paula Alter, who partnered with us from NCWorks to discuss the different jobs and resources available right now! Tune in to learn more!
Interview with Joshua Erickson, PMG's Market and Innovation Development Associate, co-hosted by Kelly Robinson, SCC's welding instructor.
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Echo Hill Outdoor School, High Hampton Inn, Western Carolina University, Methodist Home for Children, EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and the Nantahala Outdoor Center . Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Mountain Properties Inc, Waffle House, Sapphire Resort Enterprises Inc. and Red Oak Recovery . Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
Join us for a special three-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on October 14 where we spoke with several area employers in all kinds of employment sectors. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: Liberty Corner Enterprises, AdventHealth Gordon Murray, Willins & Associates, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort and Western Carolina University . Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
Join us for a special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on September 30 where we spoke with several area employers in the healthcare field. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: Bayada Home Healthcare, Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, Smoky Mountain Health and Rehab, PRN Nursing Services, A New Hope Home Care and Team Placement Service. Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
Join us for a special two-part edition of the Southwestern Career Connection! SCC held a virtual job fair on September 30 where we spoke with several area employers in the healthcare field. In this episode, we'll speak with representatives from the following: North Carolina Department of Public Service, Liberty Corner Enterprises, AdventHealth Gordon Murray, Mission Health and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). Find out more about these great companies and the jobs they are hiring for RIGHT now.
Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of The Southwestern Career Connection! We're starting off this season talking about the exciting opportunities for SCC students to get involved with NASA on campus, along with how they can start their educational journey in a STEM field before transferring to a university. Our guest today is Matt Case, SCC Physics and Astronomy Instructor.
In this week's episode, join us as we talk with Dr. Cheryl Davids, Dean of SCC's Macon Campus, and Jill VanOrder, SCC Liaison for Macon Early College, as we discuss all the ways you can get started on your educational journey and career path in Macon County.
This week, join us as we speak to Scott Cline, Director of SCC's Information Technology programs, and Travis Lewis and Ryan Carman of SkyFi Wireless Broadband Internet in Sylva, NC. We'll be discussing opportunities and trends for the IT and computer network management field, including companies engaged in providing internet.
Many of the courses offered at SCC are transferable to any UNC system school. Starting your higher education journey at SCC not only saves you money, but you can enjoy smaller classroom settings and more direct, personalized learning experiences from instructors. In this episode, we speak with Barbara Putman, SCC's Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Trevor Gates, a successful graduate of SCC's College Transfer program.
This episode features a discussion with Paula Alter, Manager of NCWorks Career Center for Macon County. In this discussion, learn about free resources for job seekers through NCWorks, such as job placements, resume development and more.
This week, we sat down with Donna Connor, SCC's Nurse Aide Program Coordinator and Instructor, along with Jessica Ledford, Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center Administrator, to talk about the many skilled nursing jobs available across WNC.
This episode features a discussion on the opportunities at SCC for high school students wishing to earn college credit as well as some general information about our College Transfer program. Speakers include Dr. Mark Ellison, Director of Enrollment, April McNiff, High School Partnership Coordinator, and Jodie Waldroup, Career Counselor. More information at southwesterncc.edu.
This week's episode is a discussion on STEM and engineering opportunities across Western North Carolina, featuring a special guest appearance from Lisa Leatherman, Nantahala Area District Manager for Duke Energy Carolinas.
This week's discussion centers around career opportunities for the Human Services field. Joining us are Lori Clancy, Human Services Technology Program Coordinator at SCC, and Cris Weatherford, Director of Social Services for Graham County, NC.
This week we're speaking with Steve Heatherly, CEO of Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, and Dr. Mitch Fischer, Dean of Health Sciences at SCC, for a discussion on job opportunities for the WNC healthcare industry. We're also touching base on important trends and how healthcare professionals are combating and preparing for COVID-19.
For our first episode, we sat down to talk about job opportunities and current trends in the automotive industry, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest speakers include David Myers, SCC's Automotive Systems Technology Program Coordinator, Larry Hinton of Andy Shaw Ford in Sylva, and Tiffany Tallent of Countryside Chevrolet in Franklin.
This episode features discussions on the healthcare industry and first responders, such as EMS and public safety officials. Guest speakers include Curtis Dowdle (Dean of Public Safety Training) and Eric Hester (EMS Instructor and Program Coordinator).
This episode discusses current trends and opportunities for the WNC hospitality and tourism industries. Guest speakers include Paul Wolf, who is the Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator at SCC, Sarah Pressley, who serves as the Marketing Manager for Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Madeline Wikstrom, Operations Manager for Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours.
For this episode, we spoke with Tiffany Henry, Director of SCC's Small Business Center, and Danell Moses, Dean of Career Technologies, on job prospects and current trends for WNC small businesses.