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In this episode, you'll hear from K-Rahn Vallatine, a dedicated advocate for workforce development and founder of the Success Academy. With years of experience working with marginalized youth and individuals re-entering society, K-Rahn shares his insights on the critical gaps in workforce development for those with trauma histories. He discusses the importance of mindset development and the challenges he's faced in his work. K-Rahn also shares his vision for how the workforce system can better support youth and returning citizens, drawing from his extensive background in trauma-informed practices and his role on the Foothill Workforce Development Board. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about the power of empathy, understanding, and opportunity in transforming lives and communities.

In this first episode of The Work That We Do, you'll meet Lamar Turner, and hear his amazing story of starting as a participant in a work experience program at the Foothill Workforce Development Board and how he eventually worked his way up to become a franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant! You'll also hear a special message from Dianne Russell-Carter about the reasons behind the reboot of the podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. 

In this episode, you'll learn a simple but powerful way to make positive choices in your career and life. 

In this episode, you'll hear a success story from a job seeker who overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he was helped by the Foothill Workforce Development Board. 

In this episode, you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. 

In part one of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams joins the program to share tips about what job seekers need to think about during their job search. 

In the second part of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams shares tips for anyone thinking about looking for a new job during the Great Resignation, and what to consider before leaving a current job or career. 

This episode features a conversation with Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as she discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dianne also shares her insights about what needs to change when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to create a workforce that works for all employees. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Ricardo Quezada,  Deputy Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board and Sarah Mendoza-Jaime, Program Coordinator for the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as they discuss the resources that are available for individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. *Note: This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2020. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Anisa Lopez, as she discusses how Foothill Workforce Development Board helped her as the spouse of a military service member. Anisa also shares how she was able to find training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now helping to lead the fight against COVID-19, as well as how Foothill is helping prepare her for her future goals. 

In this episode, you'll hear a success story about a young man who was laid off during COVID-19, and how he found support through the Foothill Workforce Development Board. You'll also discover how he is now helping others impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you can find support via the FWDB as well! 

In this episode, you'll hear from 2 veterans who work for the Foothill Workforce Development Board about their own story of how they transitioned from military life to civilian employment and the challenges and opportunities that they faced along the way. Discover how the Foothill Workforce Development Board supports veterans and transitioning service members and the services that are available. 

In this episode, you'll hear from 2 job seekers who were unemployed and found new careers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how the services available through the Foothill Workforce Development Board supports both job seekers and employers and what to consider if you find yourself unemployed during this time of economic disruption. 

Dan Lien, founder of DJL Professional Services and Chair of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the economic disruption that was created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources available to help individuals and businesses during this time. 

This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Salvatrice Cummo, Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development, Pasadena City College. 

This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Jessica Ku-Kim, Senior Director of Workforce Development at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation. 

This 3-part podcast series focuses on the efforts that are underway to build a future workforce that is demand driven and ready for what employers are looking for. The guest for this episode is Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board.   

If you ever wondered what America's Job Centers offer, here is a tour of services for the Pasadena location known as Foothill Employment and Training Connection.

In this episode, you'll hear a success story about an On the job Training (OJT) program participant and how she successfully transitioned to working at the Pasadena History Museum. Discover the benefits of the OJT program for both job seekers and employers, and hear from the Executive Director of the museum about why they decided to partner with the Foothill Workforce Development Board. 

In this special episode, you'll hear from some of the staff at Foothill Workforce Development Board, and take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the programs that Foothill has to offer.