{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e68091119498d631dd73488/68bef4ee0e15f0d455af39ac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Preparing Students for their Futures with Alex Wilkerson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e68091119498d631dd73488/1757344132151-a594d420-708a-4375-ab26-22d021d62724.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today we're joined by <strong>Alex Wilkerson</strong>, WorkFORCE Connections Program Director, for <a href=\"https://uweca.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>United Way of East Central Alabama</strong></a>. We'll be discussing the programs offered by UWECA, specifically their WorkFORCE Connections Program, the upcoming United Way <a href=\"https://uweca.org/doa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Day of Action</strong></a>, and their ALICE poverty simulation programming to educate the community about what those around them may be experiencing everyday.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out these links for more information about the <a href=\"https://uweca.org/wfc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>WorkFORCE Connections Program</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://uweca.org/volunteer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>volunteering with UWECA</strong></a>, or a <a href=\"https://uweca.org/our-partners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>list of all the programs UWECA offers</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to check out the date from the <strong>U.S. Chamber of Commerce</strong> of AI usage in small businesses? <a href=\"https://www.uschamber.com/technology/empowering-small-business-the-impact-of-technology-on-u-s-small-business?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=chamber_action&amp;state=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Visit here.</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch with Alex through email at <strong>awilkerson@uweca.org</strong></p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to follow us on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/2rFs9XU8izPd0kWmKpxwhh?si=c608114495f44337\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Spotify</strong></a>, <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-tune-with-calhoun/id1582659787\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a>, or wherever your listen to podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/calhouncountychamber/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Facebook</u></strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/calhounchamber/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>Instagram</u></strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@calhounchamber\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>YouTube</u></strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/2532232/admin/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BACiG08i2Qme4Jx055JNcNw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><u>LinkedIn</u></strong></a></p>","author_name":"Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center"}