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WQMG Community Focus

Join Renee Vaughn as she discusses public affairs topics with the community.
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Episodes

GIVE WORK A CHANCE JOEL LEONARD JIM BRYAN BECKY DUDDERAR AND RITA LAWRENCE

Existing Manufacturers need help now and want dozens of applicants for first round entry level hires to start training for new plant openings. New triad Companies are all over the news and this program is dedicated to those manufacturers who are coping with the challenge of finding qualified committed talent in the midst of 3% unemployment.

Apr 11, 202347 min

THE POETRY CAFE WITH JOSEPHUS THOMPSON

Great reunion conversation with the founder of the Poetry Cafe and the impact it has had in a number of Communities over the years with poetry, spoken word and working with area youth on a number of events and projects.

Mar 16, 202337 min

ANITA FORD MEMORY CONNECTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF WHAT IS DEMENTIA

A retuning member of the Community Focus Radio Family further discusses and provides insight on the differences between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, the different levels of Dementia, its causes and what segment of the population is at high risk.

Nov 15, 202241 min

REMOVING YOUTH FUTURE FOG WITH JOEL LEONARD STEVEN MATTHEWS AND KAMEO PARKS

Very engaging conversation with Workforce Development's Joel Leonard and his latest initiative- taking a mobile makerspace to rural and underserved communities with the goal of reaching people who may never consider attending a community college or going into manufacturing. Also joined by Punch4PoundsKids with Steven Matthews and Kameo Parks- developing today's youth for tomorrow's leaders.

Nov 08, 202243 min

PLUG IN WITH AUDRETTA HALL

In depth conversation for Authors, Caterers, Entrepreneurs and Speakers Expo also know as ACES and is a part of the PLUG In event to be featured in 2023 with one of it's host Audretta Hall.

Nov 07, 202236 min

GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE WITH LADY BIZNESS CHISA PENNIX BROWN

Great conversation on the opening of a Content Curation Studio and community event called Give It To The People that spotlights in helping small businesses put on workshops, training, retreats, and Micro Gatherings. The event is free and open to the public with registration.

Oct 03, 202239 min

SENIOR SERVICES MEMORY CONNECTIONS WITH PROJECT COORDINTOR ANITA FORD

Engaging conversation with the Memory Connections Project Coordinator and the many services that Senior Services provides- a nonprofit organization that helps older adults remain at home, living with dignity and aging with purpose through a variety of supportive programs and services.

Sep 13, 202239 min

BLUES KIDS CAMP WITH FERNANDO JONES CHARMIN BAKER AND DR MYRON BROWN

Delta Fine Arts, Incorporated along with Winston-Salem State University presents the Fernando Jones' International Blues Camp North Carolina for beginner, intermediate and advanced High School Student Musicians with all instruments welcome and a camp free of charge for student musicians between the ages of 12 to 18.

Jul 21, 202240 min

CONVERSATION ON VITILIGO WITH TIFFANY STANCIL

Excellent conversation on a better understanding of a skin condition called Vitiligo answering questions and getting the accurate facts on what it is and how those who have it are living and leading very productive lives.

Jul 01, 202237 min

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITH JOEL AND JUSTIN

Workforce development consultant Joel Leonard returns to discuss on advanced manufacturing along with a member of the Greensboro City Council to encourage those with the talent and skill set to seek much needed help and hiring in the recent megaboom job surge.

Jun 08, 202241 min

LIVING THE DREAM WITH DJ VILNOR AND REYNOLDS LISK edited revision

The Workforce Development Series continues with another conversation of living the American Dream with a Brother/Sister who came from Haiti and now own their very own restaurant and a fellow Retiree/Advocate who discusses changes within the last 20 years of the economy and where it now stands with the Megaboom Job surge underway.

Apr 06, 202242 min

THE PREGNANCY NETWORK WITH LUKE ROSENBURGER AND KELLY FLOURNOY

The Pregnancy Network, cares for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals by embodying Christian principles and values. They support individuals before, during, and after an unplanned pregnancy by providing medical services , education , resources , and mentoring ....

Apr 06, 202236 min

LAUGH2LEARN WITH QUINTON HARRIS

Laugh2Learn offers virtual enrichment classes in a variety of subjects that makes learning fun for kids! Target age is 7-12, but open to any interested child.

Mar 09, 202235 min

THE MAKER HAPPEN HOUR WITH JOEL BREHANA AND LUCY

Continued conversation with Joel Leonard on the appreciation of the maintenance profession and added conversations with two dynamic Women and their important and needed contributions to the workforce.

Mar 03, 202240 min

MENTAL WEALTH AND HEALTH WITH VICTOR ARMSTRONG

Engaging Conversation with the Chief Health Equity Officer of North Carolina on the important and needed conversations as relates to our mental wellness, health and well-being.

Mar 03, 202237 min

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITH JOEL LEONARD

Engaging conversation with Joel Leonard, a recognized leader at building pipelines of skilled technicians, and helping to grow respect and apprecation of the maintenance profession.

Feb 15, 202238 min
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