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"Southeast Texas Works!" PODCAST UPDATE
In May, Dr. Janeal White, coordinator for the Southeast Texas Coalition for the Homeless,
joined hosts Kevin King and guest host, Maris Peno, to discuss the issue of homelessness
in our area. Dr. White's organization, South East Texas Coalition for the Homeless Program
(SETCH), is a community services division of the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
(SETRPC). Her group works to identify gaps in existing services and connects community
organizations that provide services and aid for the homeless. In the podcast, Dr. White
mentions that collecting local data on the homeless population is a difficult task.
Part 1 of our conversation with Hardin County Commissioner Chris Kirkendall was also
released in May. Kirkendall, a native of Hardin County, discusses key issues of the
county including infrastructure maintenance, disaster preparations, and the skills
students need to actively participate in the workforce. He shares his pride in the
local school district's efforts to partner with institutes of higher learning to
prepare students for in-demand jobs and promising career opportunities. Be sure to
listen to Part 2 of the Kirkendall podcast which will be released in June.
Listen to these episodes that highlight important local issues:
E32: Hispanic Business Association of SETX
Raquel Ochoa and Erika Banda Meza of the Hispanic Business Association of
Southeast Texas join the show to talk about the needs and accomplishments
of Hispanic businesses in our area. Their organization strives to uplift
Spanish-speaking employers and entrepreneurs, educate them, and provide tools
for growth. The two sisters also share their personal stories of how they became
successful entrepreneurs.
E30: Law Enforcement Careers with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgts. Grant Belvin and Shana Clark join our podcast
and discuss careers in law enforcement, including what it takes to become a Texas State
Trooper. Forensic science and other careers at DPS are also highlighted.
E23: Workforce Solutions Youth Services
Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg, Workforce Development Board Chair, Vice President of Get Recovery,
and Jefferson County Clerk joins the show to talk about youth services - including our Youth
Career Expo, Education Outreach Program, Teacher Externship Program, and more.
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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