Fostering Talent in the Shenandoah Valley
Welcome to Fostering Talent, a workforce podcast mini-series from the Shenandoah Valley Partnership.
Join us as we spotlight some of the people, programs and powerhouse initiatives shaping the region’s talent pipeline. From building brighter futures for our residents to fueling success for local employers, we’re showcasing what makes the Shenandoah Valley a hub for opportunity and growth.
Part one of this podcast mini-series includes five episodes:
- Episode 1: Merck Partnership Highlights Collaboration Between Valley Partners
- Episode 2: Friendship Industries Breaks Down Barriers to Work Opportunities
- Episode 3: Telling a Student’s Story with JMU Career Services Center
- Episode 4: Educating the Next Generation of Talent: Massanutten Technical Center
- Episode 5: Spotlight on Career Readiness with Mary Baldwin University
Check out episodes 1 & 2 below:
Episode 1: Merck Partnership Highlights Collaboration Between Valley Partners
In this inaugural episode of Fostering Talent, we talk about a model that brought together economic development, university and community college partners, exemplifying the Valley’s collaborative nature and the direct impact that collaboration has on the workforce pipeline. Guests include Debbie Melvin – Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Dr. John Downey – Blue Ridge Community College and Dr. Nick Swartz – JMU School of Professional & Continuing Education.
Episode Length: 25:51
Episode 2: Friendship Industries Breaks Down Barriers to Work Opportunities
In this episode of Fostering Talent, we talk with Piete Casius, President of Friendship Industries. Founded in 1964, Friendship Industries, Inc was the first business in the Valley to provide employment opportunities to persons with disabilities. Today, Friendship Industries works with individuals experiencing various barriers to employment by creating work opportunities through contract packaging services, providing benefit to the workforce and the business community.
Episode Length: 13:25
Episode 2: Friendship Industries Breaks Down Barriers to Work Opportunities
In this episode of Fostering Talent, we talk with Piete Casius, President of Friendship Industries. Founded in 1964, Friendship Industries, Inc was the first business in the Valley to provide employment opportunities to persons with disabilities. Today, Friendship Industries works with individuals experiencing various barriers to employment by creating work opportunities through contract packaging services, providing benefit to the workforce and the business community.
Episode Length: 13:25