From Horse Farm to Amazon

On this episode of A Real Piece of Work, Matt and Joy connect with Arthur Harrison, Sr. Operations Manager at Amazon. Listen as Arthur talks about starting at Amazon as a part-time seasonal employee and in just 5 years working his way to the position he holds now. He also outlines other career opportunities within the company and the benefits of working there. Arthur talks about the culture at Amazon and how important that is when choosing an organization to work for. The Junior Achievement student question is provided by Hannah from Central DeWitt High School.

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Lessons from a Passionate Coach: Belief, Hard Work, and Resilience

In this episode of ARPOW, hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Amber Matthews, the Director of Operations and Staff Coach for FC United.

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Meeting the Needs of Students and Communities

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Matt Rebro and Marc Zyla interview Dr. Liang Wee, the Interim Chancellor of Eastern Iowa Community College. They dive into his career journey and his role as a...

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Career Not Taken

In this episode, hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Aubrey Barnes, a poet, educator, and entrepreneur from the Quad Cities.

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