Future of Work Florida Podcast

Dr. Diego Tibaquirá, Professor at Miami Dade College, Clare Bertrand,  Executive Director of Career Strategy and Partnerships at College Board, and Kaitlyn Mills, Director of Industry-Recognized Credentials at College Board, speak with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, on how partners across Florida are helping bridge cla...

Dr. Brooke Rice, Vice President, Curriculum & Work-Based Learning at NAF, speaks with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, on how NAF is contributing to expand Florida's work-based learning efforts through their career academies and software.

Josh Olds, President & CEO of USI, speaks with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, on how drones are transforming many high-demand industries and the career pathway opportunities available for learners to enter this exciting work.

Sharon Bonney, CEO of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, joins Rachel Ludwig, VP of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, to discuss how Adult Education programs nationwide are meeting workforce needs, strengthening economies, and creating new opportunities for adults.

Erica Averion, Executive Director for the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence, speaks with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, on second chance hiring, discussing the work happening across Florida to give returning citizens a meaningful path back into the workforce.

The Florida Chamber Foundation's Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work Rachel Ludwig sits down with Charlene Savidge, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Children's Home Society . The two discuss the many ways Children's Home Society is uplifting communities and schools to prepare learners for the workforce.

Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO of CareerSource Florida, joins us to discuss the innovative ways the CareerSource Florida network is supporting job seekers and employers across the state to ensure Florida remains the number one state in the nation for talent development and attraction.

Noa Lipton, Territory Manager and Ralph Aiello, Partnership Manager, Work-Based Learning for Xello, join us to discuss the ongoing efforts to increase work-based learning across Florida.

Bob Boyd, President & CEO at Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) shares the innovative ways ICUF institutions are responding to industry needs across Florida to prepare our future talent.

In this episode,  Mistie Palmer, Workforce Development Programs Manager at AdventHealth, shares the creative and intentional ways healthcare organizations are recruiting and retaining talent.

Victoria Pu, Co-Founder & CEO of Pace AI, discusses upskilling strategies for adult learners and opportunities to leverage AI to increase language acquisition and workforce skills of adult English language learners.

Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President, Innovative Education & Partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU),  discusses the creative ways FGCU is responding to regional industry needs by integrating microcredentials into their educational programming.

In this episode, Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Services, and Senior Vice President of America's Workforce Skills at Pearson, discusses the opportunities to recruit, upskill, and retain adult learners as part of a talent pipeline strategy. 

Marian Cacciatore, Vice President of Human Resources at Tampa Electric Company  joins us for this episode to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the strategies Tampa Electric has in place to recruit and retain talent in a competitive market.

In this episode, Dr. Amy Hecht, Vice President of Student Affairs at Florida State University , discusses the supports FSU has in place to increase student engagement and persistence, ultimately prepare them for the workforce. 

In this episode, Future of Work Florida Advisory Board Member and Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Tampa General Hospital Andrea Cichon discusses the creative strategies Tampa General is implementing to market career opportunities and attract and retain talent in the healthcare industry. 

Julius Edwards, Digital Design Teacher and E-Sports Head Coach at Palm Beach Lakes High School, shares how Palm Beach is utilizing E-sports to engage and develop workforce skills in their high school students. Julius’ students also join the conversation to provide a learner perspective on how E-Sports is preparing them for their future.

Future of Work Advisory Board member, Kara Marante, VP and Chief People Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Health System, chats with our VP of Talent Development for the Future of Work, Rachel Ludwig, about the intentional strategies Nicklaus Children’s Health System is implementing to recruit and retain talent in the healthcare industry.

Florida Chamber Foundation Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work Rachel Ludwig interviews Future of Work Advisory Board member Sarah Marmion, Senior Manager of Education & Outreach Centers at Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company. The two discuss the strategies FPL is focusing on to recruit and retain today’s talent.

In this episode, Dr. Annie Wofford, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Florida State University, joins us to share the value of building our STEM talent pipelines and strategies to help learners in their journey to entering STEM careers. Dr. Wofford provides insight into the importance of thoughtfully designing internships, the value of mentorship programs in STEM...

Sam Verghese, COO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), discusses the FLVS's efforts to expand career awareness among students.

Lee Chipps-Walton, Manager of Career & Technical Education Strategic Initiatives at the Florida Department of Education, discusses DOE’s efforts to increase CTE awareness, career planning tools, and work-based learning opportunities across middle school and high school settings. Lee also discusses the FDOE partnership with Xello, a platform providing every K-12 learner in Florida the opportuni...

Jason Lange, President and Co-Founder of Bloomboard, Inc. , discusses strategies such as paraprofessional-to-teacher training, teacher apprenticeships, and competency-based models to increase access to the teaching profession. 

In this episode, David Cross, Future of Work Advisory Board Member and SVP of Human Resources & Administration at Coca-Cola Florida, discusses the strategies Coca-Cola Florida is focusing on to recruit and retain today's talent. 

In this episode, Florida Chamber Foundation Senior Director of Future of Work Rachel Ludwig sits down with Brent McNeal, Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Florida Department of Education , to discuss the support Vocational Rehab can offer individuals with disabilities in accessing career opportunities.