EP#80: AI and Your Career: Adapting and Thriving in the Changing World of Work.
Photo by Tom Fish Murne: marketoonist.com Summary: In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, the impact of artificial intelligence, or AI, on our careers cannot be ignored. In this episode of the No Loan Zone podcast, we dive into the topic of AI and its influence on your career or college major. 3 key…
EP#79: Scholarships Made Easy: LCCC’s Scholarship App Explained by Financial Aid Pro Sarah Nau.
Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash Podcast Interview with Sarah Nau and Janet Maltbie Summary: College decisions stressing you out? Don’t let college costs hold you back! In our latest No Loan Zone episode, we explore tips to cut the cost of college by applying for scholarships the easy way. Our guest, Sarah Nau, shares…
EP#78: Costly Legal Missteps to Avoid When Sending Children Off to College.
Photo by Victoria Heath on Unsplash Podcast Interview with Matt Hallett and Janet Maltbie Summary: In this episode of the No Loan Zone podcast, host, Janet Maltbie explores the legal missteps that parents often encounter when sending their kids off to college, and the importance of having the right legal documents in place. She is…
EP#77: Advice from a College Freshman…What Made My Year Successful.
On this episode of No Loan Zone, Janet Maltbie interviews Faith Talmage, a fashion merchandising major at Kent State University, who shares tips and advice on the transition from high school to college.
EP#76: The Burden of College Loans: One Woman’s Story
In this episode of No Loan Zone, host Janet Maltbie brings on guest Kristyn Poltis to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on student loan forgiveness. Kristyn shares her own experience of taking out a student loan without fully understanding the impact it would have on her future.
EP#75: Beyond the Classroom: Top Books Every College Student Should Read.
What books would you recommend college students read? In this episode, Krista O’Neill, nationally honored Lorain County Community College advisor and Guided Pathways coach for the Success Center for Ohio Community Colleges talks with podcast host, Janet Maltbie about high impact books that help college students succeed.
EP#74: Internship Opportunities: Your Ticket to Real-World Experience and a Professional Network.
Are you ready to take your college experience to the next level? In this podcast, Janet Maltbie, a career counselor, discuss the benefits of completing an internship with her guest, Marcia Jones, Career Services Manager at Lorain County Community College.
Maltbie outlines the advantages of internships, including gaining real-world experience, building a professional network,…
EP#73: The Supreme Court Ruling on Student Loan Forgiveness and What it Means for Borrowers.
Bob Born recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of marshmallow Peeps. On the No Loan Zone podcast, Janet Maltbie breaks from her normal routine to pay tribute to Bob. She recounts his journey, from engineering physics to the Navy to the candy-making business. Janet encourages her students and others to not worry about the…
EP#72: The Peeps Guy: A Life of Career Changes and Joyful Candies.
Bob Born recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of marshmallow Peeps. On the No Loan Zone podcast, Janet Maltbie breaks from her normal routine to pay tribute to Bob. She recounts his journey, from engineering physics to the Navy to the candy-making business. Janet encourages her students and others to not worry about the…
EP#71: Strategies for Completing a Degree Debt-Free.
The No Loan Zone podcast encourages finding ways to completing a degree without going into debt. In this episode, you will hear from Capri, a high school student pursuing an associate’s degree and Alex, a police officer pursuing a degree with tuition being paid for by his employer, the city of Elyria.
EP#70: Making Wise Career Choices: Betting on College and Your Future.
Today we discuss betting on college and how to make wise career choices based on our options, research and the facts before us.
EP#69: Josh Went to a Private College. Did He Make the Right Choice? Will You?
Janet Maltbie and Josh Clemence discuss his $100,000 college experience.
EP#68: Exploring Careers Online: Helpful Websites for Undecided Students.
Janet Maltbie discusses helpful career websites with LCCC Career Development Specialist Abby Kucbel of Lorain County Community College.
EP#67: Top College Loan Mistakes Students and Parents Make.
Today on our program we discuss top college loan mistakes students and parents make; not adequately exploring debt alternatives and taking on too much debt.
EP#66: The Right Answer to the $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Question.
Transcript Today on our program, we talk with several college graduates: Rebecca Urry, Tommy Nickel, Kyle Nickel, as well as a current student, Reanna Urry, about the $10,000 college loan forgiveness program. Is it fair? What kind of impact will this have on them and the people who will eventually pay for the program. What…