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Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations, returns to the program to discuss the importance of managing expectations when it comes to reopening in-person operations. Maxine shares insights about the conversations that she has had with her own staff about this topic, and shares insights for anyone going through the process of reopening in-person operations in their organization.

Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations, returns to the program to discuss the process of reopening in-person operations for the San Diego Career Centers, and what needs to be considered in order to maintain health and safety for everyone.  

Workshop Facilitator Kristi Zimsky joins the program to discuss the importance of developing financial literacy. Kristi shares details about the financial literacy workshop that she facilitates, reveals the biggest challenges that people face when it comes to money, and the various topics covered in the workshop.

Raj Girn, Founder and CEO of the Open Chest Confidence Academy, joins the program to discuss her own journey of becoming more confident and shares tips for how to increase your confidence. Discover how to find courage in the face of uncertainty, and what to consider when starting a new job or career.

Maylynne Rayos returns to the program to discuss how she created her own fitness brand, and how she continued to build her brand and business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover what it takes to build a fitness brand, how to collaborate with sponsors, and the key skill sets and knowledge you need to build and grow a fitness brand.

In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of experts about how to build a professional presence on LinkedIn, and what to consider before posting. Discover a recent shift that has been happening on LinkedIn, and what types of posts are appropriate for this social media platform.

DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/

DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/

Chad Matkowski, President/CEO of the National City Chamber of Commerce, joins the program to discuss the Career Pathways to Success Job Fair. Discover the employers that will be attending, what you can expect, and how to prepare.

Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part two of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the actions you need to take for a successful career change. 

Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part one of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the mindset shifts that you need to consider when making a career change. 

Christopher Metoyer, Sr. Recruiting Logistics Specialist – R&D with Takeda Pharmaceuticals International Co., joins the program to discuss how to handle gaps on your resume during the COVID-19 pandemic. Christopher also shares his thoughts about how you can identify transferable skills for in-demand careers.

Dr. Frank Farley, Psychology Professor at Temple University and former President of the American Psychological Association (APA), joins the program to discuss the importance of setting resolutions, even in uncertain times. Discover the benefits of goal setting and how to cope with change.

Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for the San Diego Career Centers, returns to the program to discuss the journey of being a leader during the past year. Maxine shares tips for all of us about how to navigate times of disruption and make the most of difficult times!

Maxine Suka, Director of Workforce Operations for the San Diego Career Centers, joins the program to discuss her own journey of balancing work responsibilities while parenting her children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maxine shares her thoughts about how the pandemic has impacted women in the workforce and shares advice for parents who are facing difficult choices regarding their profession and family.         

Julius Alejandro, organizational strategist, joins the program to discuss what he has learned about startups, based on his own involvement and experience with several startup companies. He also discusses the economic gap that exists in underserved communities and how address those economic disparities.

In this episode, you'll hear about a Youth Job Fair taking place on October 22nd, in collaboration with the National City Chamber of Commerce, South Bay Community Services (SBCS), Southwestern College, DOR, and a few other organizations that serve youth.  Discover why it's important for youth to start building their job search skills, as well as tips and tools for youth job seekers. You'll also hear about other resources available for youth. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Patti Ashley, a psychologist who specializes in helping people recover from grief and loss. Discover how to bounce back from the grief of a job loss, and the multiple losses that everyone is feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ashley also reveals how grief effects the brain and tips for self-care.

Sylvia Contreras, Center Operations Director for the Metro Region Career Centers, joins the program to discuss the Underserved COVID-19 Impacted Individuals (UCII) Grant, and how it provides supportive services to assist workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Discover the services available, and how to apply.

Lexius Waltar, Community Manager at Synergy Centre CoWorks, joins the program to discuss how she came to be involved in technology. She also reveals why STEM and tech careers can be empowering for women and people of color, and the benefits of including underrepresented talent in the science and technology sectors.  **Note: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.