The Amp

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Amp —your favorite podcast for elevating voices in skills training and empowering change through workforce policies! In this episode, host Tianna Montgomery sits down with Brooke DeRenzis , Chief Strategy Officer at National Skills Coalition (NSC), to tackle one of the biggest unknowns in workforce development: federal advocacy . What is it? Why does it matter?...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Amp —your go-to podcast for elevating voices in skills training and driving change through smart, inclusive workforce policies. In this episode, host Tianna Montgomery joins guests Nakeisha Ricks-Pettyjohn and Jolie Bernard to explore the deep-rooted racial inequities that continue to shape access to skills training, good jobs, and career advancement—particular...

Send us Fan Mail Brooke DeRenzis talks federal advocacy

Send us Fan Mail Brooke Derenzis dives into having allocating funds to important federal programs.

Send us Fan Mail In the premiere episode of The Amp , host Tianna Montgomery chats with Robert Espinoza, CEO of the National Skills Coalition, to break down the basics of skills training and its importance for workers, businesses, and the economy. They explore how skills training opens doors to quality jobs, share advice for navigating career paths, and discuss the barriers that keep people from a...

Send us Fan Mail Host, Tianna Montgomery recalls her journey through high school and finding a career path. Tune in for stories, insights, and practical ways to get involved in advocating for a stronger, more equitable workforce!

Send us Fan Mail Robert Espinoza recalls his first Skills Summit! Tune in for stories, insights, and practical ways to get involved in advocating for a stronger, more equitable workforce!