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"Southeast Texas Works!" PODCAST UPDATE
The February 2023 podcast release was a much-anticipated conversation with William "Will" Lutz,
Texas Workforce Commission economist. Lutz travels throughout the state of Texas providing
workforce boards insight on interpreting data specific to their area. Of particular interest
is how Will explains industry concentration differences and how this difference affects the
unemployment rate. He discusses the lingering effect of COVID on employment and how youth can
use labor market information to help them make a career choice.
In January, the podcast entitled "Industry Leaders Discuss the Teacher Externship Program"
was released. This podcast features Camille Briggs with TotalEnergies, Nicole Toney, representing
the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, and Sharita Gardner, with the Port of Port Arthur, host
sites for the 2022 Externship Program. These business representatives discuss the value of the
Teacher Externship initiative and the importance of providing real-world academic and technical
skills with students in the classroom.
In March, look for a podcast featuring Texas Department of Public Safety. Sgts. Grant
Belvin and Shana Clark join the show to talk about careers in law enforcement, including
what it takes to become a Texas State Trooper. Forensic science and other careers at DPS
are also discussed.
In the meantime, listen to these podcasts, which have been downloaded by other listeners:
E27: Women in Welding - LaCharlee Kelly, Welding Instructor at
Beaumont Independent School District, joins the show to discuss women in welding,
an industry that has historically been male-dominated. As a female welding instructor,
Kelly serves as a role model for young women at BISD by encouraging them to consider
the skilled trades as a career. Kelly also discusses pathways to become a welder, why
she decided to enter the field, and her experience participating in Workforce Solutions
Southeast Texas Teacher Externship Program.
E16: Southeast Texas 'foodie' Lauren Bebeau Dishes on Local Restaurants -
Lauren Bebeau, from SETX Foodies and Favor Delivery, talks about needs, inclusion and
diversity, trends, and exciting upcoming events related to the restaurant industry.
E01: The Port of Beaumont - Propelling Growth in Southeast Texas - Sade Chick,
Director of Corporate Affairs at the Port of Beaumont, joins the program to discuss the economic,
logistic, and military importance of the port to the region, and the various career opportunities
available. You'll also hear about funding available to access training for the maritime industry.
Southeast Texas Works! podcasts are strategically designed to share information
and views of business leaders, elected officials, professional educators, workforce
board members, and others, on local issues, concerns and successes. Access all
episodes on our website, setworks. Subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher
podcast providers.
Please contact Pamela Wise and Kevin King at business@setworks.org for more information.
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