Work Based Learning for Engineers

What do you know about Kinesiology? Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements. Do you know what it takes to become a Kinesiologist? Listen to the latest episode of The Job Pod and find out more!

In this episode of The Job Pod, Dusty visits with Anthony Morando, the General Manager for Sanford Sports in Grand Forks, ND. Anthony shares his career journey and his background in Kinesiology. He also talks about what it takes to be successful in Kinesiology and some of the related career paths within this field.

Dawn Ulmer, the ND CTE Strategic Project Manager and Paul Zettler, the Work Based Learning Coordinator for Grand Forks Public Schools visit with Dusty about ND CTE. Learn what Career and Technical Education is all about and how ND is growing opportunities for our students through CTE.

Dusty visits with Human Resource experts, LuAnn Erickson from Amazon, Bryce Rohrich from Essentia Health and Nicole Wischnak from Job Service ND, about the do's and don'ts of job  interviewing. They provide useful tips for acing the job interview and getting over the anxiety that comes with this experience. Dusty, LuAnn, Bryce and Nicole share some of their most memorable job interview experiences and discuss how to turn job interviews into conversations. This is a must listen to episode for anyone who is seeking a new position, applying for a promotion or is a first time job seeker.  

This episode of The Job Pod covers everything you would want to know about ND Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI)! Most businesses in ND must pay for WSI, and most employees have completed some form of workplace best practices training. WSI is leading the way to keep ND workers safe and ND employer rates down. Art Thompson is the Director of ND WSI and visits with Dusty about the history of WSI; WSI from an employer’s perspective and an employee’s perspective. Mr. Thompson will also visit with Dusty about the role of the WSI Safety Team and much more.

In this podcast you are going to learn about the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. Dusty has a conversation with the Commissioner of Labor and Human Rights for North Dakota, Nathan Svihovec. They talk about frequently asked questions that come through the ND Department of Labor and Human Rights as well as Job Service North Dakota. Take a listen and learn more about the ND Department of Labor and Human Rights

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is November 13-19, 2023. NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educators, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeships. In this episode, Dusty visits with Jason Ehlert, the ND President of the Building Trades Union, about the benefits of apprenticeship programs and how they can be a win/win partnership for ND. 

Dusty and Holly Triska-Dally, the ND Refugee Services Coordinator, will visit about the ND Refugee Resettlement Program. They will also talk about the new Career Navigator positions and the partnership between Job Service ND and ND Department of Health and Human Services.

https://www.hhs.nd.gov/cfs/refugee-resettlement-program

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.  Join Dusty has he speaks with Julie Horntvet the Executive Director of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities https://www.nd.gov/scdd/ Jon Fettig, council member and NDUS student, and Tammy DeSautel, Job Service member on the council.  Jon speaks about this journey through young adulthood as a person with a disability.  Tammy speaks about being a long standing member of the council, and a mother of person with disabilities.  Julie gives some information about what the council does for the citizes of North Dakota.  For more information about National Disability Employment Awareness Month please visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

Ever thought about changing careers into the IT world?  It doesn't take a four year degree to acceive your dreams!  Join Dusty has he learn about the Emgerging Digital Academy from Program Director Blaine Booher.  Emerging Digital Academy is part of the Emerging Prairie Company.  You are 20 weeks away from the next step in your career!  Checkout www.emergingacademy.org to learn more about innovative and life changing program, and also listen to the podcast...

Remember the Jetson's cartoon?  Well Grand Farm is trying hard to bring you the Jetson's Farm!  Join Dusty and his guest Brian Caroll, Co-Founder of Grand Farm as they talk about how technology is chaning farming, and bring new skills to employees.  Check out www.grandfarm.com to see what is happening on the farm of the not so future happening right here in North Dakota!