Merck’s Skills First Program

Episode 1 of the Career On Purpose: A Merck Podcast podcast, hosted by Merck, titled "Merck’s Skills First Program" was published on November 16, 2023 and runs 32 minutes.

November 16, 2023 ·32m · Career On Purpose: A Merck Podcast

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On the debut episode of Merck’s Career On Purpose podcast, we explore the transformative “Skills-First” program at Merck. This unique initiative helps attract, develop, attract, advance, and retain talented individuals who don’t have a four-year degree. Episode guests include Ngozi Motilewa, Enterprise HR Lead, Skills-First Diversity Talent Initiative at Merck; and Robert Roberson, Enterprise Shared Service Manager at Merck. During this episode, Ngozi shares details on the program's origins and workings, shedding light on its impact at Merck. Robert delves into his personal journey and the crucial role mentoring played in his remarkable career and eventual leadership role as part of the Skills-First program at Merck. Personal stories from Ngozi and Robert provide firsthand insights into the Skills-First program, showcasing its power to uplift individuals and provide family sustaining careers to those who don’t have a four-year degree.To learn more about Skills-First opportunities at Merck visit: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/skills-first-opportunities Career On Purpose explores the unique job opportunities, career paths, training and professional growth available across the globe at Merck. From first-person interviews with successful and inspiring Merck employees to helpful tips, tricks and insights for finding a job in the world of life sciences, Career On Purpose gives listeners an exclusive look into the careers of today and tomorrow. Career On Purpose is available exclusively on Apple Podcasts.

Episode Description

On the debut episode of Merck’s Career On Purpose podcast, we explore the transformative “Skills-First” program at Merck. This unique initiative helps attract, develop, attract, advance, and retain talented individuals who don’t have a four-year degree. Episode guests include Ngozi Motilewa, Enterprise HR Lead, Skills-First Diversity Talent Initiative at Merck; and Robert Roberson, Enterprise Shared Service Manager at Merck.

During this episode, Ngozi shares details on the program's origins and workings, shedding light on its impact at Merck. Robert delves into his personal journey and the crucial role mentoring played in his remarkable career and eventual leadership role as part of the Skills-First program at Merck. Personal stories from Ngozi and Robert provide firsthand insights into the Skills-First program, showcasing its power to uplift individuals and provide family sustaining careers to those who don’t have a four-year degree.

To learn more about Skills-First opportunities at Merck visit: https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/skills-first-opportunities

Career On Purpose explores the unique job opportunities, career paths, training and professional growth available across the globe at Merck. From first-person interviews with successful and inspiring Merck employees to helpful tips, tricks and insights for finding a job in the world of life sciences, Career On Purpose gives listeners an exclusive look into the careers of today and tomorrow.

Career On Purpose is available exclusively on Apple Podcasts.

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