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Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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18 Things to Do After Graduation—Before Committing to a 9-5 Job

Graduating from college is a significant milestone—but it doesn’t mean you have to dive headfirst into a 9-5 life. With your degree in hand and the world at your feet, you have the perfect opportunity to explore new experiences, grow …

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3 Steps to Choosing Career Paths in Skilled Trades

Skilled trades are often overlooked as a viable and rewarding career option. They offer numerous advantages and opportunities for anyone looking for a fulfilling profession. To help you navigate through the plethora of choices, here are three steps to choosing …

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From zero experience to job-ready in six weeks: Nunez program trains heavy equipment operators

At Nunez Community College, students can train to operate heavy equipment through a six-week workforce development course designed to fast-track careers

Author: Whitney Miller / WWL Louisiana | Published: 8:32 AM CDT April 7, 2026 | Updated: 8:37 AM CDT April 7, 2026

CHALMETTE, La. — With …

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From Zero Experience to Job-Ready: How Nunez Community College is Changing Lives Through Heavy Equipment Training

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A Fast Track to a New Career

In a region where the demand for skilled workers is growing rapidly, Nunez Community College in Chalmette, Louisiana is stepping up with a powerful solution — a short-term …

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How to Pivot from Entrepreneurship to Corporate

The fastest way to transition from one industry to another is to embody the identity of someone in your desired field. In this episode, I share two easy steps that you can take to transition from entrepreneurship to corporate life. …

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Why Every First-Gen Entrepreneur Needs a Business Mentor

Are you a first-generation student dreaming of starting your own business? This episode is for you.

In Episode 175 of The First-Gen Lounge, host brings on Traniece Bruce — a DEI consultant, higher education professional, and first-gen advocate — for an honest, …

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