Finding a job can be hard and if you have made mistakes in the past resulting with a criminal record this can make it even more difficult. However, there are things you can do to improve your chances, as well as organizations which are there ready to help you. In this episode of Community Concepts, Host Azure Mahara will interview Melvin Pugh from Word of Hope Ministries about what ex-offenders can do to increase their cha...

The pull between family and career can be difficult for every woman. However, being a woman with a career in the military can be even more of a struggle. Military females face different levels of barriers compared to civilian women when it comes to their careers. Host Azure Mahara talks to Ellen Kozel, Founder and President of Veterans for Diversity, about how joining a support group can help military women get past thes...

Are you looking to make a difference in the community you live in? Public Allies might be the organization to help you do just that. In this episode of Community Concepts, host Azure Mahara interviews Stephen Bauer and Nikotris Perkins from Public Allies. They all discuss the 10-month AmeriCorps program for anyone with a passion to make a difference, with the possibility of turning their passion into a career. Stephen and N...

Why should you hire someone that is a former offender of the law? Host Azure Mahara and expert Maria Flores of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will discuss the different variables to consider when hiring ex-offenders, the benefits it can have for your company, and how it's good for the community as a whole.

When an individual has spent numerous years as a worker in their own home, they may suddenly be faced with the reality of going out to find paying work and become the main provider for their family. In this episode, host Azure Mahara talks about the options available to help these individuals become financially independent and land a job outside of the home.

If you're between jobs, have spare time or just want to give back to the community, volunteering is a great option. Not only does volunteering benefit others, it can enhance your resume and personal growth. Host Azure Mahara talks with Keith Michalski from Feeding America about the different ways to volunteer and the many advantages it brings about - on both ends.

Whether you are in your career field already or you are planning your career, there is a good chance that there is at least one professional organization connected to that field. A professional organization can help you increase your success and also allow you to give back to your community. Host Azure Mahara and guest CJ Biddle from FUEL Milwaukee will talk about the benefits of joining a professional networking orga...

Whether you are in your career field already or you are planning your career, there is a good chance that there is at least one professional organization connected to that field. A professional organization can help you increase your success and also allow you to give back to your community. We have all heard that it's all about who you know. In the second half of "Joining a Professional Organization", Host Azure Maha...

In this episode of Community Concepts, host Azure Mahara and guest Joe Hapka will talk about how employers can make a difference in their community and how they can help adults with disabilities secure jobs. Among the topics discussed are misconceptions employers might have about hiring people with disabilities.

Many circumstances can limit individuals and families from gaining economic self-sufficiency. However, there is hope because in most communities there are agencies and programs that can help. These programs can assist you if you have a lack of education, limited English-speaking proficiency, a not so perfect work history, or a physical or mental challenge. In this episode of Community Concepts, host Azure Mahara will int...