Creating Opportunity: Workforce Training That Matters

29/12/2025 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

In Episode 85, host Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton sit down with Joseph Metz, Skills for Success Coordinator at Coastal Alabama Community College, to explore how workforce training is opening doors for students, job seekers, and individuals in recovery or correctional settings. Joseph shares his journey from recruiting to workforce development and the passion that drives his work. He discusses how Skills for Success courses at Coastal are helping students gain confidence, earn credentials, and step into careers with real opportunity.This episode offers a look at how genuine support, practical training, and a commitment to opportunity can change lives across Alabama’s communities.