The Dignity of Work

In this episode, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, is joined by Constance Green, Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs State Coordinator for Virginia's Community Colleges – System Office for a conversation about why workforce professionals should invest in their own professional development. Cami and Constance discuss their journeys with personal development and discuss the difference between...

In this episode, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, discusses the importance of taking extended time off. Discover some of the barriers that leaders face when taking extended time to rest and recuperate. Cami also shares her thoughts about a new framework shared by the Surgeon General about workplace mental health and well-being. To learn more about that framework, visit: https://www.hhs.go...

Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins shares her word for 2023, and the importance of being kind with ourselves and others. She also shares a new year's message for listeners!  Below are the links to listen to the referenced episodes: E84: https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21407978   E87: https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=22001735   E88: https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=22298153...

Phil York, Certified Life Coach and Life Skills Class Instructor for Career Path Services, joins the program to discuss the benefits of using a coaching approach with customers. Discover the difference between coaching and giving advice, the benefits of a coaching approach, and some examples of a successful application of coaching to help customers overcome personal and professional barriers. 

In this episode, you'll learn the details about Career Path Services' participation in the XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling competition and their journey to being one of the top 4 teams so far! John Roach, Co-Founder and CEO of WholeStory, and Nate Mazzuca, Director of Training and Development for Career Path Services, discuss the philosophy behind their approach to rapid reskilling, an overview of the com...

This episode features a conversation with Nate Mazzuca, Director of Training and Development for Career Path Services, as he provides an overview of the organization's REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) team. Discover the impetus behind the creation of the team and some of the feedback so far about the REDI team. Nate also shares his thoughts about the vision for the team moving forward....

Youth Career Specialist Susie Villaro joins the program to discuss equity and intersectionality in the workplace. Susie discusses challenges that women of color face in the workplace, and challenges that members of the LGBTQ community face as well. She also shares how the conversations around equity at Career Path Services have positively impacted the way she feels about her work and equity consid...

Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, joins the program to discuss the importance of supporting community well-being and provides details about Career Path Services' Make a Difference Day. Discover the types of projects that employees engage in on Make a Difference Day and why giving back to the community ultimately benefits everyone. Cami also shares thoughts for any leader thinking about how...

In this special 100 th  episode of The Dignity of Work, Cami Eakins, current CEO of Career Path Services, is joined by George Iranon, former CEO of Career Path Services and original host of the program, as they take a look back at the origins of the podcast and reflect on the evolution of the program. Cami and George talk about the importance of unchanging values that have helped to guide the orga...

In this episode, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, discusses how to keep Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) front and center in an organization. She reveals the ongoing efforts that are being led by employees to ensure that equity is at the center of every initiative at Career Path Services. Cami also shares advice for leaders who may feel challenged to keep a focus on equity in the mi...

This episode features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates as they discuss what leadership looks like in a post-pandemic world. Discover the biggest challenges that leaders are currently facing as well as the greatest opportunities. Darrell and Cami also share post-pandemic tips for leaders. 

This episode features a continuation of the conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being, and self-care. Discover the psychology of self-care and why self-care is so important in the workforce development field. 

Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, reveals the evolution of a surge team, or transition team, that will help extend capacity for service delivery as needed. Cami also shares her thoughts about how leaders can get buy-in for a surge or transition team in their own organization. 

In this episode Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, shares her thoughts on the need for leaders to mitigate employee risk when it comes to COVID-19, while at the same ensuring that customer needs are met. Cami shares her thoughts on the limitations of virtual services and the decision-making process of balancing employee needs against customer needs, while doing everything possible to ensure...

Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, reveals details about some recent service delivery changes and shares tips for how to successfully enter and leave a community. Discover best practices and how service providers can create positive relationships with new communities. 

This episode features a conversation with Tony Parks, Workshop and Assessment Team Program Manager at Career Path Services. Tony reveals how assessments can be a powerful tool to help job seekers connect to meaningful work. He also discusses how the Great Resignation has led many people to reevaluate their careers and the role that assessments can play in a career change. Discover the kind of info...

This episode features a conversation with Sophia Andrews, student at American University and Founder of Ngoma Kenya, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing access to classes in dance and art to the children of Kenya. Sophia reveals why she started Ngoma Kenya, the challenges she faced along the way, and offers advice for anyone considering starting their own nonprofit.   

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2022 Forum and features a conversation with Cami Eakins as she shares insights about some of the most pressing questions that workforce leaders will need to answer. Cami also shares thoughts about what needs to happen to fully leverage and integrate both in-person and virtual services. 

Amy Trosine, HR Director for Career Path Services, joins the program to discuss how her role has changed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the impact of the Great Resignation on hiring and recruitment trends and the challenges and opportunities of managing a virtual workforce. Amy also reveals innovative ways that organizations can boost their retention efforts. 

Tiffany Scott, CEO of the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council, joins the program to discuss the increasing need to support flexible work environments, particularly after the disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tiffany shares insights from her unique perspective as a workforce professional with over 20 years of experience and reveals how organizations can achieve their desired ou...

This episode features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being and self-care. Discover some of the biggest challenges that employees are facing when it comes to wellness, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. You'll also hea...

In this episode, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, returns to the program to discuss her thoughts on an article titled "5 Strategies for Cultivating Hope this Year." Discover the difference between hope and optimism and strategies for cultivating hope in the new year.  To read the article, visit: https://theconversation.com/5-strategies-for-cultivating-hope-this-year-152523  

In this special episode you'll hear from Career Path Services employees as they share their reflections on why they do the work that they do, and what it means to them. We also invite you, as we start the new year, to reflect on your work and connect with your own "why." 

Cheryl Fambles, CEO of the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, joins the program to share her perspective on the changing nature of workforce, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheryl reveals how her organization navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with serving both urban and rural communities and discusses the challenges that job seekers and businesses will ne...

Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins joins the program to discuss 3 words that she shared at her organizations Fall 2021 Conference and discusses some of the challenges of building culture in a virtual environment. Discover how Career Path Services has pivoted based on the changes that have occurred over the past few years, and how connecting to our purpose can be a form of self-care.