
A Conversation with Scott Jedele from the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Jedele, Administration Manager with apprenticeship expansion, department of labor and economic opportunity. Scott explains what LEO does, what registered appren...
3 Aug 202027min

A Conversation on Apprenticeships and Paid Training Programs
In this episode, we speak with Apprentice and training coordinator for the Michigan bricklayers and Allied Crafter workers training center, Howard Hipes. Howard guides us through the advantages of an...
20 Juli 202045min

A Conversation with Matt Rajda, Training Coordinator for Iron Workers Local 25
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Rajda, the training coordinator for the Iron Workers local 25 training center as he explains his role, what ironworkers do, the different occupations in the trad...
13 Juli 202036min

A Conversation on Starting a Registered Apprenticeship with Russel Davis
In this episode, we speak with, Russel Davis, Michigan State Director for the United States Depart of Labor, Office of Apprenticeships. Russel discusses what makes up an actual registered apprenticesh...
6 Juli 202013min

A Conversation with John Hartwell, Career & Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers 324
In this episode, apprenticeship manager Wanda Bigelow sits down with John Hartwell, Career and Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers for 324 and talks about what operating engineers do and what...
29 Juni 202020min

A Conversation With Lynn Coleman & Joel Archibald
In this episode, we sit down with Lynn Coleman, Director of Michigan Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Institute and Joel Archibald, Business Manager for Laborers International Local 75. Lynn and J...
3 Feb 202034min

A Conversation With Quentin Bishop
In this episode, we sit down with Quentin Bishop, Executive Director of Lapeer Economic Corporation (LDC). The LDC provides business services that are tailored to meet specific needs and has workforc...
6 Jan 202039min



















