{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"Building Careers After Military Service: How Ohio Supports Its Veterans","slug":"building-careers-after-military-service-how-ohio-supports-its-veterans","published_at":"2025-11-17T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/building-careers-after-military-service-how-ohio-supports-its-veterans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/79c2732b-49cf-47f1-b188-4b7b859e9ae8.mp3","summary":"Whether you’re a veteran, an employer, or someone who wants to support veterans in your community, this episode is packed with practical advice and up-to-date resources to help ensure our veterans thrive after service. Welcome to another episode of \"Looking Forward Our Way.\" This time, we’re putting the spotlight on the unique challenges faced by military veterans as they re-enter the civilian workforce. Joining hosts Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson is Ryan Blackburn, Senior Manager for Military and Federal Programs at Jobs Ohio and a veteran himself. Together, they explain the realities behind veteran employment, from overcoming resume roadblocks and translating military skills, to the vital support services Ohio offers. You’ll learn what’s working, where gaps still exist, and how local employers can play a pivotal role in creating meaningful job opportunities for those who have served. If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! Moments 00:00 \"Advancing Veteran Workforce in Ohio\" 03:36 Supporting Veterans Through Education 08:57 \"Veteran Hiring Resources in Ohio\" 12:23 Helping Veterans Highlight Individual Contributions 13:16 Translating Military Skills for Jobs 16:48 Veteran Job Transition Challenges 20:02 Guiding Veterans in Corporate Growth 23:17 \"Ohio Jobs for Veterans\" 26:24 Military Transition Support Conversations 32:40 DoD SkillBridge: Transition Internship Program 35:34 Ohio's Economic and Military Development 39:44 \"County Veteran Services: First Stop\" 40:55 Shoutout to Murphy, Air Force Top takeaways for professionals, employers, and anyone passionate about supporting veterans: • Bridging the Employment Gap: Veterans often struggle to translate their military skills…","meta_description":"Whether you’re a veteran, an employer, or someone who wants to support veterans in your community, this episode is packed with practical advice and up-to-…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2568,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/building-careers-after-military-service-how-ohio-supports-its-veterans/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/building-careers-after-military-service-how-ohio-supports-its-veterans.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}