Employers around the metro are finding out that high school students can be capable members of their cyber security divisions. Des Moines Public Schools instructor Michael Tierney stops by the podcast to tell us how his cyber security class is working hand in hand with employers to prepare students for summer internships. Tierney is joined by his student Lincoln Kessel who talks about his experience interning for Casey's, and how he feels it has prepared him for the future.

Anthony Hartman spent almost three decades in the military with the latter half of his career as an Army recruiter. In this episode, Hartman shares recruiting tips that you can use to have more luck finding and hiring talent similar to what he used recruiting for the United States Army.

Four businesses in Iowa are being recognized for going above and beyond in their efforts to hire Iowans with disabilities. Tyler Hansen, Business Engagement Resource Manager for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) joins the show to not only highlight these four companies but also talk about how IVRS is working to employ more Iowans with disabilities in 2026. Find out what made these four companies successful, and how other companies can copy their winning strategies.