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"Southeast Texas Works!" PODCAST UPDATE
The first podcast released in October featured two dynamic representatives of the CHRISTUS
Health System, Michelle Hammerly, Director of Education, and Jennifer Strope, Director of
HR Strategy. Michelle provided an interesting inside look at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health
System and the efforts their organization implements to keep a strong, trained, and caring
staff. She and Jennifer also shared details about CHRISTUS' teacher externships, and the
diverse range of healthcare professions beyond just doctors and nurses.
Later in October, we released the podcast featuring one of our favorite topics, Local First,
The Golden Triangle Polymers Project. Many local residents have seen the gigantic billboards
through Southeast Texas encouraging them go on-line and register for the more than 4,500 jobs
that will be created with the building of the new refinery in Orange, Texas, a
multi-billion-dollar joint venture between Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) and QatarEnergy.
Our guest, Heather Betancourth from Chevron Phillips Chemical reveals details about the
project and its Local First initiative, which prioritizes hiring local talent and sourcing
local vendors and suppliers. Dana Willis, the board' project coordinator assigned to Local
First co-hosted the podcast and shared her experiences with the project.
Listen to these episodes from our Podcast library:
E30: Law Enforcement Careers with Texas DPS
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.
E31: Skilled Trade Apprenticeships
Justin Cooper and Trey Berryman of the Southeast Texas Building and Construction Trades
Council join the show to talk about apprenticeship programs in the skilled trades. With
more than $54 billion in current projects and long-term investments, skilled workers are
in-demand in Southeast Texas and apprenticeship programs can be the pathway to a rewarding
career.
E41: Level Up Your College Journey: Wisdom from Gen Z
Two rising workforce development stars share their journey from Lamar University to the
Southeast Texas Workforce Board. Tune in to hear from Alexis Miller, outreach liaison, and
Caden Moran, Workforce and Labor Market Analyst. They reveal their top strategies for choosing
a career path, maximizing the college experience, and launching a rewarding career in workforce
development.
The goal of the Southeast Texas Works! podcast initiative is to share information and views
of business leaders, elected officials, professional educators, workforce board members, and
others, on local issues, including the area's economic growth and the need for strategic workforce
development. 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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