The Southwestern Career Connection

Been out of work? Interested in free college?

Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features the Southwestern Commission's Jake Gottloeb. They will be discussing the WNC Dislocated Worker Grant, which provides financial assistance and can help determine eligibility for those who live in Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Clay, Graham and Cherokee Counties.  Learn more about this grant at www.southwesterncc.edu/news/free-college-opportunity-displaced-workers-unemployed. To listen to the audio version of this episode, visit our podcast site at www.buzzsprout.com/1152575!

Speaking with SCC Pre-Health Science Success Coach, Pamela Judson

Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features Pre-Health Science Success Coach, Pamela Judson. They will discuss topics such as SCC's health sciences programs, assistance for health science students and updates on the upcoming job fairs.

An Interview with SCC alumna, Gabrielle Beam-Hiatt

Hosted by Mike Despeaux, Southwestern Community College's Director of Career Services, today’s episode features 2015 graduate Gabrielle Beam-Hiatt, who’s now working for HIGHTS of Jackson County.

Peak Talks: Time Resource Management - William Brothers

SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Vice President for Financial & Administrative Services William Brothers will go over time management skills.

Peak Talks: Teamwork - Paul Wolf

SCC faculty and staff talk about "Soft Skills!" In this episode, Outdoor Leadership Program Coordinator and instructor Paul Wolf will discuss how to be a team player.