Classroom, Career, Community

Classroom, Career, Community is the official podcast of the Merced College Business Resource Center. The Merced College Business Community Education Center provides local employers and residents with customized training to enhance their skills in the workplace. Programs such as the nationally recognized Customer Service Academy as well as the newer program, the Emerging Leaders Institute are offered through the Business Community Education Center.

E18: Upcoming Offerings in January 2021

Jonae Pistoresi, Business Professor at Merced College, joins the program to discuss some of the offerings that are available for January 2021. Find out about the Customer Service Academy, the Well-Being Institute, and more. 

01-17
10:57

E17: Upcoming Offerings at the Merced College Business Resource Center

Terry Plett, Contract Training Coordinator at Merced College, returns to the program to discuss how the Merced College Business Resource center is meeting the needs of employers in this time of disruption. Discover the plans for spring 2021, and some of the available programs and offerings.

11-16
21:38

E16: Being Responsive To Employer Training Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Elaine Craig, Director of  Business, Industry & Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, shares how  the Business Resource Center is engaging employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changing training needs of organizations in times of disruption. 

09-30
22:51

E15: Supporting Stressed, Working Adults- The Well Being Institute at Merced College

Business Professor Jonae Pistoresi joins the program to discuss how the Well Being Institute at Merced College will support working adults and help improve employee productivity. Jonae reveals how she came to build the curriculum for the program, and provides an overview of what participants can expect. 

09-06
22:22

Community Awareness Podcast #6: Fall Offerings in Community Education

In this community awareness podcast, you'll hear about some of the fall offerings in community education at Merced College, and discover how to learn more and register. 

09-02
10:06

Community Awareness Podcast #5: Update on the Well Being Institute at Merced College

In this community awareness podcast, you'll hear the latest updates about the Well Being Institute at Merced College. Discover what the program entails, and how to receive a certificate of completion. 

08-25
09:44

E14: Reducing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Dr. Nicole Cochran joins the program to reveal the role that unconscious bias plays in the workplace and in society as a whole. Discover what's included in the unconscious bias training offering from Merced College, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations. 

08-05
29:08

Community Awareness Podcast #4: The Well Being Institute at Merced College

In this community awareness podcast, you'll learn about the online well being program at Merced College. Discover the individual courses that are offered and how to learn more. 

07-21
06:07

Community Awareness Podcast #3: Unconscious Bias Reduction Training

In this episode, you'll learn about the unconscious bias training offering from Merced College. Discover the details of the class, and how to learn more. 

06-30
07:00

E13: An Update on Reopening of Services and the Economy

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, joins the program to discuss the reopening of the economy, and what services are available to support businesses at this time. 

06-11
20:19

Community Awareness Podcast #2: Virtual College for Kids

In this episode, you'll hear about how College for Kids has gone virtual, and the activities and offerings that are available this summer. 

06-09
06:54

Community Awareness Podcast #1: Update on Available Classes and Services

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, discusses how you can stay up-to-date with the latest information about services and offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

05-26
06:39

E12: Virtual Services

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, joins the program to provide updates about how they continue to serve job seekers and the business community through virtual services. 

04-17
21:19

E11: Creating Industry-Driven Programming

This episode features an interview with Vince Roos, Regional Director of Employer Engagement-Retail, Hospitality and Tourism for Merced College. Discover the efforts that are being made to create industry-driven programming, the impact that automation is having on training needs, and what employers can do to create greater employee retention.      

03-16
19:58

E10: The Merced Industrial Collaborative- Supporting Industrial Employers in the Region

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry & Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center discusses the Merced Industrial Collaborative. Discover the history of the event, why it was created, and the benefits of attending. 

02-26
17:01

E09: Fast Track, Ed2Go and CareerStep- Flexible and Fast Programs to Start Your Career

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, discusses Merced College's CTE Fast Track Programs and how they can help you get an industry recognized certificate or credential in as little as a semester. She also discusses Merced's partnership with Ed2Go and CareerStep and the offerings that are available through those programs.

01-09
14:46

E08: Trainings For the Business Community- What's Coming in 2020

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, discusses the offerings that the business community has requested, and the upcoming trainings being offered by the Business Resource Center in 2020! 

01-07
19:25

E07: An Overview of Community Services

Elaine Craig, Director of Business, Industry and Community Services at the Merced College Business Resource Center, provides an overview of the community services programs and offerings. She also discusses the "College for Kids" program and why Community Services is a vital part of the mission of Merced College. 

12-13
28:27

E06: The Benefits of Training for Employers

In this second part of a 2-part series, Elaine Craig is joined by Terry Plett, Contract Training Coordinator at the Merced College Business Resource Center, as they discuss why employers should invest in training for their employees and the benefits of that investment. Terry also reveals how the Merced College Business Resource Center evaluates employer needs and creates customized trainings to meet those needs. 

11-11
16:51

E05: Creating Trainings to Meet Employer Needs

In this first part of a 2-part series, Elaine Craig is joined by Terry Plett, Contract Training Coordinator at the Merced College Business Resource Center, as they discuss employer training needs and various trainings that are available through the Business Resource Center. Terry shares examples of customized trainings that have been created for employers. 

11-11
16:25

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