On the Job Podcast Series

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  • This podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families. Your work may be your passion, or it could just be the way you make ends meet. On the Job dives into the multiple employment milestones of life.



  • On the Job Podcast Season 6 – Listen to the latest episode!


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    Laddering Up to a New Livelihood

    Season 6, Episode 8

    Jessica Rowland started her own painting business without really knowing it. A champion of the gig economy, her new venture thrived during the pandemic and shows no signs of stopping.


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    6-15-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    A Ship Stuck in the Suez

    Season 6, Episode 7

    In March of 2021, the shipping freighter Ever Given got stuck in the Suez Canal for six days and captivated the world. In this episode, we dive into what the event says about our economy, and what it says about us.

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    6-8-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    Secure The Bits

    Season 6, Episode 6

    Spencer Lanning lost his job during COVID, and is one of many people who were forced to face their demons in the isolation of the pandemic. Coming out the other side, he now protects Vermonters from hackers in his job as a cyber security analyst.

     

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    5-31-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    On the Range, In Yonkers

    Season 6, Episode 5

    Marcellie Bellinger cleaned up the streets of Yonkers, NY-literally. He takes his job as a Ranger seriously and brings his infectiously optimistic work ethic everywhere he goes.

     

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    5-24-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    Spreading Love Through Math

    Season 6, Episode 4

    Educator and software engineer Thierry Mugabo Uwilingiyamana knows what the stakes are when education isn't allowed to flourish - so he's dedicated his life to spreading knowledge and giving kids the tools they need to love learning.

     

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    5-17-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    A Meaty Decision

    Season 6, Episode 3

    Scott Carey leaves his stable, decade-long career in marketing to make a risky move doing something he loves - being a butcher.

     

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    5-11-2022-EEP-On-The-Job
    Minding The Store

    Season 6, Episode 2

    General store manager Karen Banks perseveres through the turbulence of losing her employees, and the huge influx of customers coming into her small Vermont town.

     

     

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    The Great Transformation

    Season 6, Episode 1

    Brown University economist Mark Blyth sets the stage for Season 6 of "On The Job" by telling the story of how we got where we are today.

     

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