• E77: Breaking Down Barriers to Employment: Why 'Just Get a Job' Isn't So Simple

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
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E77: Breaking Down Barriers to Employment: Why 'Just Get a Job' Isn't So Simple

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  • In this eye-opening episode of Getting to Work, we delve into the complex realities behind the seemingly simple advice to "just get a job." We explore the numerous barriers to employment that often go unseen, including transportation challenges in rural areas, the high cost and limited availability of childcare, hidden disabilities like anxiety and depression, and the struggle to earn a living wage. The discussion aims to dispel common myths and biases about unemployment, shedding light on the multifaceted issues that job seekers face. By examining these obstacles from various perspectives, including those of employers and workforce development professionals, the episode encourages listeners to approach the topic of employment with greater empathy, understanding, and curiosity about the underlying factors that impact an individual's ability to secure and maintain work.
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