Why Johnston County’s Workforce Future Is in Good Hands

Episode 84 of the Best of Johnston County® podcast, hosted by Jonathan Breeden, titled "Why Johnston County’s Workforce Future Is in Good Hands" was published on June 9, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

June 9, 2025 ·34m · Best of Johnston County®

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What if one $300 class could change your entire career?What if your teenager could graduate high school and walk straight into a $25/hour job—no debt, no degree required?In this episode, I sat down with Joy Callahan to uncover the hidden engine behind Johnston County’s workforce boom. From biotech labs to backroads apprenticeship programs, she’s helping thousands of people stay local and level up.The question is: Are we doing enough to let them know it’s possible?

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What if one $300 class could change your entire career?

What if your teenager could graduate high school and walk straight into a $25/hour job—no debt, no degree required?

In this episode, I sat down with Joy Callahan to uncover the hidden engine behind Johnston County’s workforce boom. From biotech labs to backroads apprenticeship programs, she’s helping thousands of people stay local and level up.

The question is: Are we doing enough to let them know it’s possible?

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