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Jim Musial, Alexandria Ingram, Tammy Rosebaum, Gary Jongkind, Trena L. Casey, James Stewart, Dorothy Williams More Information
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The Grace Learning Center is an organization in Michigan City that strives, to help people overcome obstacles in life, one of the biggest being homelessness. They do this by teaching classes on cooking, Alcoholics Anonymous, mental health, anger management and they also provide a computer lab to help look for jobs as well. They believe that teaching their clients how to elevate their lives, has a far lasting impact on their individual lives, rather than quick fixes.
Guests:
- Jim MusialExecutive DirectorGrace Learning Center
- Alexandria IngramProgram DeveloperGrace Learning Center
- Tammy RosebaumCCH Program CoordinatorGrace Learning Center
- Gary JongkindClientGrace Learning Center
- Trena L. CaseyClientGrace Learning Center
- James StewartClientGrace Learning Center
- Dorothy WilliamsReceptionistGrace Learning Center
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- Jim MusialExecutive DirectorGrace Learning Center
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Charles Rude, Linda Ruhl, Erica Marindale More Information
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Many libraries have summer reading programs, however the public library in Kewanna, Indiana has their own spin on things. Not only are they providing children through teens great reading materials, they are also providing them with fun arts and crafts kits, to help their minds stay imaginative throughout the summer. Literacy is a passion of their workers, because they believe it is fundamental to their overall character development.
Guests:
- Charles RudeLibrary DirectorKewanna-Union Township Public Library
- Linda RuhlProgramming LibrarianKewanna-Union Township Public Library
- Erica MarindaleMother of Opal & JasperKewanna-Union Township Public Library
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- Charles RudeLibrary DirectorKewanna-Union Township Public Library
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Beth Meguschar, Bryon Silk, Teresa Lubbers More Information
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For a state's economy to grow, the workforce needs to be trained and ready to take on the challenges of changing industries. Next Level Jobs is a statewide program in Indiana that provides the training and expertise for Hoosiers to advance to those higher levels.
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- Beth MeguscharAssociate Chief of Workforce Education & TrainingIndiana Department of Workforce Development
- Bryon SilkDirector of Business ServicesIndiana Department of Workforce Development
- Teresa LubbersCommissionerIndiana Commission for Higher Education
Additional Resources:
- The Importance of Training and Development in the Workplace
- What are the Major On-The-Job-Training Advantages
- On-the-Job Training for Effective Employee Development
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- Beth MeguscharAssociate Chief of Workforce Education & TrainingIndiana Department of Workforce Development
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Caleb Weeks, Malic Burton, Joseph Haught More Information
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YouthBuild provides skills training for low income and even out of school students. Through the rebuilding of houses, playgrounds and community centers, these students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma or GED while learning construction trades skills. We head to Benton Harbor to see how a group rehabbed a house with these new skills.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Caleb WeeksDirectorYouthBuild Benton Harbor
- Malic BurtonStudentYouthBuild Benton Harbor
- Joseph HaughtStudentYouthBuild Benton Harbor
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- Caleb WeeksDirectorYouthBuild Benton Harbor
