MHH Career Corner Podcast!
Welcome to the MassHire Holyoke Podcast Collection – your gateway to insightful discussions, expert advice, and engaging stories in the world of career development, job search strategies, and professional growth. Tune in to our carefully curated podcasts featuring industry leaders, employment specialists, and success stories that will inspire and empower you on your journey to meaningful employment and personal advancement. Whether you’re seeking career guidance, interview tips, or a dose of motivation, our podcasts are here to support you every step of the way. A sincere thank you to Holyoke Media for their technical assistance and the opportunity to utilize their podcast equipment!
Free Training Opportunities
In today’s MassHire Holyoke Career Corner podcast, DeAnna McHenry, MHH’s Upskilling Navigator, reviews the numerous free training opportunities that are available for job seekers who want to enhance their skill sets and move forward positively with their careers. These include a wide range of opportunities in different industries. DeAnna discusses the eligibility requirements for these programs and the steps to be followed to learn more about these opportunities.
Youth Services Overview
Imanol Cruz, the Acting Director of Youth Services, describes the many dynamic job readiness, career exploration and internship programs and opportunities that are available for youth between 14 and 25 years old that are provided by the MassHire Holyoke Youth Program. Interested youth should not hesitate to contact the Youth Team by calling or coming to the MHH Youth Team offices in the Steam Building, 208 Race Street, or visiting the MassHire Holyoke website at masshireholyoke.org.
Enlace de Familias Overview
MassHire’s Bud Delphin Interviews Frank Martinez, Enlace de Familia’s Executive Director. Enlace is a dynamic social service agency located at 299 Main Street in Holyoke. They provide a wide range of programs, including literacy support, health and food information and referrals, training and educational programs, youth services, parenting programs, and much more. Frank provides an overview of Enlace’s services, and, in particular, a unique Youth Leadership Community Engagement project of which MassHire Holyoke is an important part.
Career Counseling and Job Support Services
Kate Smith provides an overview of the career counseling and job support services provided by MassHire-Holyoke, how to access them, as well as the number of free training opportunities that are available.
Kate Smith is the director of Counseling Services. She can be reached at (413) 322-7162 or ksmith@masshireholyoke.org
Valley Springs Recruiting Event
MassHire’s Bud Delphin and Yolanda Ruiz-Klopfer in converstaion with Sean Mitchell from Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital.
On Aug. 9 there will be a recruiting event at MHH’s new Business Center in the Steam Building, 208 Race Street.
MassHire-Holyoke is the go-to place whether you are beginning down a career path, needing to sharpen your skills, or just find a new job, our knowledgeable and friendly team can help you learn to do a successful job search, upskill to another job, network with area employers, and connect with the right tools and resources.
For more information, visit the Masshire-Holyoke website: masshireholyoke.org/ Or call: (413) 532-4900.
“Good Jobs Good Eats” Job Fair!
Yolanda Ruiz and Bud Delphin of MassHire in Holyoke talk about the Job Fair.
MHH Career Corner – Looking for work? Come to the Good Jobs Good Food Job Fair tomorrow at Heritage State Park from 1-3PM. We also provided a summary of the free career services provided by the MassHire Holyoke Career Center.
Re-Entry and Recovery Services
Ramona Rivera-Reno, Executive Director of Re-entry & Recovery Services gives an overview of the wonderful work her team and programs do at MassHire Holyoke.