"This was a a really strong convening then for employers and education to to better communicate and then plan on how to improve that connectivity between graduating students and employment."We...

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are vital in providing support to veterans, helping them feel less isolated and more integrated into their new work environments.We sit down with Ronnie Bailey, the...

Empowering Voters: Understanding Campaign Financing, Fair Districting, and Poll ParticipationBrett and Carol chat with Jen Miller, the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters Ohio, about the...

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Kinzel from Seniority Benefit Group to discuss key changes and updates for Medicare Open Enrollment 2024, highlighting how these alterations might impact...

Are you curious about how Central Ohio plans to evolve its transportation network to support future growth?MORPC leads strategic transportation planning and coordinates the allocation of federal...

We are joined by career expert Sharon Hamersly to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a crucial tool in the modern job search, while also emphasizing its limitations and the critical role...

**Disaster Preparedness**: "If we are separated and a disaster occurs, where's our meeting place a little bit away? Right? Where are those 2 or 3 meeting places in the 20 mile radius, 50 mile radius,...

Aging Population Boom: "There will be more seniors than there are kindergarteners by 2030." — Chanda WingoWe're thrilled to have Chanda Wingo, Director of the Franklin County Office on Aging. She...

"They can grab a cart, grab a clipboard, and essentially go shopping free of charge for whatever they need to support their program."— Eric RutkowskiWelcome to another episode of "Looking Forward...

Consolidating Accounts and Legal Risks: "I think the biggest risk would be for the financial accounts because the person that does know the password that is the key to the kingdom may not understand...

We have a special announcement: Employment Forward Seniors, a casualty of the pandemic, now finds a new home under the New Directions Career Center as Mature Works.Joining us are experts Kat...

The episode focuses on the challenges and solutions associated with ageism in the workplace, particularly concerning mature adults. With insights from experts Dr. Phillip Taylor and Dr. Phyllis...

We are joined by tech experts Andy Landrum and Alex West from Nice Guy Technology. We dive into the importance of rebooting your computer, the crucial practice of backing up data, and the precautions...

In this episode, we look into a harrowing yet crucial topic—human trafficking. Joined by our special guest Theresa Flores, the founder of The SOAP Project, we explore the intricacies of combating...

Garden For All blossoms with hope and inspiration as we explore the fertile ground of food security efforts led by our expert guest, Beth NeCamp, the executive director of Garden For All.Amidst the...

Ben Hoeger, Director, Private Wealth Management – Baird, shares valuable advice on building a strong financial foundation.Hoeger stresses the critical role of referrals in selecting reliable...

In this episode of "Looking Forward Our Way," hosts Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson sit down with guest Emma Strange, the mobility coordinator for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)....

For anyone interested in senior wellness and innovation, this episode is a gold mine of insights—pun intended. Welcome to "Looking Forward Our Way," where we welcome Daniel Seltzer, executive...

In this episode of "Looking Forward Our Way," the focus is on the opportunities for lifelong learning in Central Ohio and the specific Lifelong Learning Community (LLC) program at Otterbein...

On this episode of "Looking Forward Our Way," hosts Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson welcome expert Darlene Ziebell to share her strategies for turning around failing businesses and to dive into the...