In the third episode of The Business and Industry Podcast, Youth Ambassador Jenni Silfies sits
down with Paul Hodges, co-founder and CEO of Soltech Solutions. This podcast aims to motivate
high school students and job seekers to equip themselves with the skills and information
required to be successful in their future careers by exploring different job options and pathways.
Soltech was founded to promote sustainable indoor farming. They created The Aspect, the world’s
first LED grow light that blends functionality and design. Today, they continue to innovate and
inspire people to bring nature indoors with their plant lights. This small business reaches far beyond
the Lehigh Valley, manufacturing products that are shipped and used worldwide.
Soltech Solutions is housed in a business incubation center, which provides assistance and tools to
startup companies and early-stage companies. This has helped the Soltech Solutions team focus
on their business’s growth.
Career pathways are visual representations of a company’s workforce ladder, helping students and
prospective employees learn about career opportunities. Soltech Solutions has a career pathway
available to Lehigh Valley students on kiosks throughout the area’s schools. The Lehigh Valley
Workforce Board partnered with Soltech Solutions to create a career path to help them find qualified
employees and link job seekers to potential openings.
Hodges works with his team to create a creative atmosphere that employees like going into each
day. The work environment at Soltech Solutions is rooted in inspiration and Hodges prides his team
on having a strong company culture. Work culture not only keeps employees engaged but also aids in employee happiness and employee retention.
Hodges also discusses the importance of education and personal character in seeking and keeping
a job. Learn more about what he has to say in the third episode of The Business and Industry
Podcast. The complete episode is available on YouTube, so you can listen there or wherever you like
to stream podcasts.
Be sure to check back for future episodes to learn about Lehigh Valley employment options, career
pathways, and training opportunities.
This month we’re sharing open positions that are heating up the job market.🔥
Today’s #HotJobs are at Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. in Easton! They’re hiring CDL Drivers and a Plant Manager. Come to PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley for help with your application!
Search these job posting numbers in the job portal: pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/JobSeeker/SearchJobs
🧑🏽💼Production Manager: 22676213
🚛CDL-B: 22668655
🚚CDL-A: 22712479
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This week’s Community Shoutout goes to JobWorks, Inc., a training provider that offers student-centered live online technology and healthcare certification programs. This nonprofit supports the workforce wellness of its students and employees. Our students benefit from a supportive, person-centered approach, and our employees work within a positive and welcoming workplace culture that values professional and personal development. Recently, JobWorks was awarded the Workforce First Employer Champion designation in recognition of its dedication to workforce wellness!
Thanks for all you do to help us support our community.🫱🏼🫲🏽✨
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at www.lvwib.org/stevens-amendment. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at www.lvwib.org/equal-opportunity-and-adaptive-equipment. ... See MoreSee Less
One way to pivot careers is to start your own business, but that can be a daunting undertaking! Not sure where to start? Get a crash course on taking the first step with PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley on July 22nd. Register for in-person (Allentown), or join us virtually. We can’t wait to see what you do next!
🔗: ow.ly/JfY050ZjnBW
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Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities/Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Programs at PA CareerLink® Lehigh Valley are funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Detailed information can be found at ow.ly/yiIs50ZjnC2. Equal Opportunity Officer: EqualOpportunity@careerlinklv.org or 610-841-8332 TTY Line 610-437-0741. More information on adaptive equipment and Equal Opportunity resources can be found at ow.ly/AmMc50ZjnBY. ... See MoreSee Less