Listen "Investing in People's Potential: Katie Breault's Journey The Importance of Internships and Work-Based Learning"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Katie Breault, Chief Delivery Officer at YUPRO shares her story of mentorship and her work as a skills-first placement firm connecting nonprofit workforce development training program graduates with corporate partners. We explore how investing in peoples potential from internships to mentorships changes how employees connect with their employer.
Takeaways
YUPRO is a skills-first placement firm that connects nonprofit workforce development training program graduates with corporate partners.
They focus on helping talent with limited work experience navigate the job search process and overcome hiring barriers.
Katie Breault discovered her passion for investing in people's potential and found her role at YUPRO.
Job placement is an impactful way to make a difference in individuals' lives and communities. Internships and work-based learning opportunities are crucial for early career talent to gain practical skills and experience.
A successful internship should provide a balance between soft and hard skills training, with an emphasis on teaching professionalism and workplace etiquette.
Mentorship plays a vital role in guiding young professionals and helping them navigate the corporate environment.
YUPRO serves as a staffing company, connecting entry-level talent with corporate partners and providing a pathway to full-time employment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Unusual Conversation
08:35 Katie Breault's Role at YUPRO
15:00 Katie's Journey and Passion for Investing in Potential
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Takeaways
YUPRO is a skills-first placement firm that connects nonprofit workforce development training program graduates with corporate partners.
They focus on helping talent with limited work experience navigate the job search process and overcome hiring barriers.
Katie Breault discovered her passion for investing in people's potential and found her role at YUPRO.
Job placement is an impactful way to make a difference in individuals' lives and communities. Internships and work-based learning opportunities are crucial for early career talent to gain practical skills and experience.
A successful internship should provide a balance between soft and hard skills training, with an emphasis on teaching professionalism and workplace etiquette.
Mentorship plays a vital role in guiding young professionals and helping them navigate the corporate environment.
YUPRO serves as a staffing company, connecting entry-level talent with corporate partners and providing a pathway to full-time employment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Unusual Conversation
08:35 Katie Breault's Role at YUPRO
15:00 Katie's Journey and Passion for Investing in Potential
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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