{"podcast":{"title":"Living in McKenzie County","slug":"living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","podcast_index_feed_id":7072430,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551497/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/551497","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/2/a/9/d2a964325a802082e55e3c100dce7605/LMC_Title_Graphic__1400_x_1400_px.png","author":"The City of Watford City, North Dakota","episode_count":45,"summary":"Welcome to \"Living in McKenzie County\", an original content series brought to you by the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Economic Development. In this series, join hosts Vawnita Best and Daniel Stenberg as we introduce you to those shaping our community through innovation, decision-making, and events. We'll explore the stories behind the people who are driving the growth in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States during the 2010s. McKenzie County, North Dakota, has been transformed by a revolutionary energy boom, but its roots run deep in agriculture and conservation. Today, it's a place where young families, longtime residents, and businesses can thrive, embracing the opportunities that this dynamic region has to offer.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:21:36.677206+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430"},"episode":{"title":"Growing The Energy Industry Workforce at The Bakken Area Skills Center","slug":"growing-the-energy-industry-workforce-at-the-bakken-area-skills-center","published_at":"2026-01-06T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/growing-the-energy-industry-workforce-at-the-bakken-area-skills-center","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430","url":"https://f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90.libsyn.com/growing-the-energy-industry-workforce-at-the-bakken-area-skills-center","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f1723f1f-6ae3-4dff-bd34-5c48f3860d90/LMC_S2_E9_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=4760392","summary":"Join Dr. Wayne Heckaman, Scott Wisness, Anselmo Jr. Hernandez, and Justin Johnsrud in an engaging podcast session discussing the transformative impact of the Bakken Area Skills Center on students' career opportunities in the energy industry. The panel delves into the history and innovative programs at the center, industry partnerships, and future trends in energy sector skills development. Learn about the specific pathways offered, such as automation, welding, and heavy equipment operation, and how these are tailored to meet industry needs. This episode is a must-watch for educators, industry professionals, and anyone interested in workforce development and community growth in Watford City and beyond. 00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions 00:52 Overview of the Bakken Area Skills Center 01:16 Impact on Students and Opportunities 05:31 Vision and Development of Automation Program 09:55 Partnerships and Collaborations 19:54 Future Trends and Workforce Development 25:42 Final Thoughts and Takeaways #career #energy #energyindustry #workforce #students #education #northdakota #bakken #watfordcity #mckenziecounty www.basccte.com","meta_description":"Join Dr. Wayne Heckaman, Scott Wisness, Anselmo Jr. Hernandez, and Justin Johnsrud in an engaging podcast session discussing the transformative impact of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1905,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/episodes/growing-the-energy-industry-workforce-at-the-bakken-area-skills-center/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-in-mckenzie-county-7072430/growing-the-energy-industry-workforce-at-the-bakken-area-skills-center.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}