iBuild America Podcast

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The iBuild America Podcast empowers workforce development professionals with insights from industry leaders, exploring strategies, challenges, and solutions to build the Workforce of the Future. Join us to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change.

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The unrelenting leader who is building hospitality workforce programs across Texas. 22.05.2025 31:45

Debbie partners with colleges and high school Hospitality programs that lead to an increased pool of knowledgeable and prepared potential employee candidates for Texas hotels. She is a former educator who works across the State of Texas helping people understand the Hotel Industry, while also helping organizations prepare and train employees to enter the Hotel Industry. She has proven success in p...

Empowering Virginia's Workforce: A Conversation with Commissioner Nicole Overley 15.05.2025 32:42

Nicole Overley serves as the Commissioner of Virginia Works, the Commonwealth's dedicated workforce development agency. In this role, she leads a team committed to supporting both employers and job seekers across Virginia, coordinating a broad ecosystem of workforce programs and services. Before her appointment, Nicole spent over a decade at Deloitte Consulting in Northern Virginia, where she incu...

How an HBCU is leading the way in workforce development. 14.05.2025 33:43

Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt President Jarvis Christian University (Texas) On this week’s iBuild America Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt , President of Jarvis Christian University . From increasing enrollment to launching adult learning and graduate programs, Dr. Lee-Pruitt shares how she’s modernizing HBCU education while honoring legacy. Jarvis Christian University Board of Trus...

A Chef’s journey to reshape the hospitality industry - one of the largest industries in the U.S. 09.05.2025 29:20

High school students with Michelin-level skills? YES. In this episode of iBuild America Podcast, Chef Devin Niederhauser shares how he turned a Texas high school culinary program into a launchpad for careers. His passion, creativity, and commitment to student success are changing lives. This week on the iBuild America Podcast, we welcome Chef Devin Niederhauser, educator and culinary innovator at...

Leading a nonprofit’s Focus on Education and Teacher Policy in one of the largest states. 30.04.2025 29:48

Kevin MalonsonExecutive Director, Teach Plus Texas We’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson , Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas , on the iBuild America Podcast. With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas. Kevin Malonson is the Executive...

Leading the movement to build the North American Workforce Initiative. 30.04.2025 45:44

Wes Jurey CEO Redemption Bridge (Texas) We’re honored to feature Wes Jurey, CEO of Redemption Bridge and workforce visionary, on the iBuild America Podcast. From shaping national workforce policy to pioneering education-to-employment models, Wes shares powerful insights on innovation, partnerships, and purpose in workforce development. Redemption Bridge, a non-proﬁt intermediary, focused on establ...