Workforce in Action

In this episode we sit down with Gris Bailey, President & CEO of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, during Hispanic Heritage Month. Listen in to learn the innovative ways the Chamber is supporting its membership, including small businesses and college students, to navigate the current labor market and adapt for growth.

In this episode, we're joined by Robert Knight, Director of Government Relations and Workforce Policy at Equus Workforce Solutions, to celebrate Workforce Development Month. Listen for a lively discussion about how the current economic, legislative and political landscapes are impacting the workforce system today and into the future.  

In this episode, we're joined by Jill Hendrix, Director of Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning at Gaston College in North Carolina. Listen to learn how this community college team is using the apprenticeship model to meet the needs of students and employers.

Listen in to this episode as Mychael Lee, Ph. D, Marketing and Business Development Coordinator is joined by Kathryn Castelloes, Director of ApprenticeshipNC. Mychael and Kathryn sit down to discuss how ApprenticeshipNC is working with employers in North Carolina to provide comprehensive administration and oversight of apprenticeship programs in the state.  Kathryn also talks about ApprenticeshipN...

On this episode, Jâlie Cohen, Group Senior Vice President Human Resources for the Adecco Group Americas joins guest host Equus Vice President of Operations, Nicole Ganier. Jalie shares her insights on what the Adecco group has dubbed "The Great Re-evaluation". She discusses prominent trends in the values of the current and future workforce including flexibility, wellness, and purpose and shares ho...

On this episode of the Workforce of Action podcast, guest host Rudy Racine, Vice President of Operations for Equus is joined by Cathryn Nacario, CEO of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego. Rudy and Cathryn discuss how NAMI San Diego is helping employers create a Stigma-Free Work Environment through education and advocacy. Cathryn also shares how the NAMI Clubhouse is helping indiv...

Guest host Mychael Lee, Ph. D, Marketing and Business Development Coordinator for Equus' Registered Apprenticeship Team sat down with Mary Hegerman, HR Business Partner and Cassidy Rutledge, Talent Coordinator from  Mortenson Dental Partners  to talk about their Registered Apprenticeship program. Mary and Cassidy share how the program is helping them to address the labor shortages in the field of...

In this episode, we're joined by Erick Serrato, Director of the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment, to hear how human-centered design is being applied across a host of workforce priorities. Listen to learn the community impact of solutions like short-term loans for accelerated training and expanding home-based child care capacity.

We sit down with Matthew Nicol, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at HNI Furniture Operations, to talk about evolving talent pipelines. Matthew shares insights on rural recruitment and employment branding strategies as keys to success. Matthew also digs into data-driven approaches, like the one that expanded HNI's apprenticeship program.  

Tune in as Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations, is joined by Adrineh Terantonians, Regional Director for Equus Workforce Solutions, for a conversation about how policy makers can help resolve the many barriers refugees face when finding employment. Adrineh shares her own journey as a refugee entering the American workforce and reveals the resources that are particularly helpful for the ref...

Host Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations for Equus, sat down with Equus Regional Director Camille Padilla to discuss how job seekers and workforce professionals can take control of their destinies and design their futures. Camille shares how she decided to pursue a career in workforce development and how she overcame the obstacles she faced along the way. Camille also reveals how leaders c...

Equus Regional Director David Genaro joins the program to discuss the innovative and engaging techniques his team at New York City YouthPathways uses to effectively meet young adults where they are and help them find success. Learn how David's New York City YouthPathway's team successfully recreated their onsite service delivery model using virtual tools and technologies. David also shares innovat...

Join Host Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations for Equus Workforce Solutions, as she discusses the life-changing work Equus Regional Director Stacia Peters and her team are doing to combat homelessness and help individuals become work-ready through California's San Diego County emergency non-congregate sheltering program. Learn how Stacia and her team are helping high-risk individuals and t...

Host Debra Giordano, Vice President of Service Delivery for Equus Workforce Solutions, is joined by Darnell Middleton, National Manager of Youth and Young Adult Programs for Equus Workforce Solutions, as they discuss strategies for engaging youth and young adults and helping them create a pathway for success. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted youth and young adults, and the types of...

In this episode, host Debra Giordano, Vice President of Service Delivery for Equus Workforce Solutions is joined by Matt Waltz, Chief Operating Officer for the  Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership and Building Industry Group and Skilled Trades Employment Program  (WRTP/BIG STEP) to discuss why businesses and workforce boards should invest in Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Matt shares ways...

In this episode, host Debra Giordano, Vice President of Service Delivery for Equus Workforce Solutions is joined by  Todd Schmiedeler , Chief Engagement and Innovations Officer at  Trilogy Health Services  in Louisville, KY. Discover how Trilogy is using their  FastTrack Apprenticeship Program  to recruit, hire, train and retain employees in the healthcare and hospitality industries. Todd also sha...

In this episode, host Debra Giordano, Vice President of Service Delivery for Equus Workforce Solutions is joined by Tera West, Associate Regional Director for Equus Workforce Solutions and the Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Contract Team. Discover the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs and how they benefit job seekers and business...

In this episode, host Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations for Equus Workforce Solutions, is joined by Bernie Derible, Vice President of ResCare Workforce Services Canada, to discuss the role that leadership plays in creating an inclusive and supportive company culture. Bernie shares his own journey of becoming a leader and reveals how organizations can ensure that leaders are equipped to p...

Did you know that white workers are 50 percent more likely than workers of color to hold good jobs and that eliminating racial inequities in income could boost the U.S. economy by $2.3 trillion a year, and as the workforce approaches a people-of-color majority that toll will only grow in the absence of bold, equity-focused solutions? Bradley Williams , Chief Customer Officer and Vice President of...

Host Nicole Ganier, Vice President of Operations for Equus Workforce Solutions, is joined by Harriet Michel, former President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), as they discuss the importance of equity and inclusion in the workforce. Harriet shares her thoughts about the responsibility of CEO's in dismantling systemic racism in corporate America and how to drive greater...

Dr. Heather Myers, Chief Psychology Officer at Traitify, the world's fastest personality assessment, joins the program to reveal how workforce professionals can use Traitify to build a positive and personalized experience for the job seeker. Dr. Myers also discusses how job seekers who have had to pivot in their careers due to the COVID-19 pandemic are using Traitify to recover and explore new car...

Dr. Shannon Block, Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer for Skillful, an initiative of the Markle Foundation, joins the program to discuss the future of hiring and staffing trends. Shannon shares her thoughts about how businesses can build trust with their communities and the skills and qualities needed to successfully navigate through the pandemic. To learn more about the Rework Americ...

T.J. Griffin, Chief Pharmacy Officer at PharMerica, joins host Tim Foster, Vice President, Customer and Market Development at Equus Workforce Solutions, to talk about his thoughts on the most effective way to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine. From the facts and figures to hope for the future, T.J. provides insights based on his decades of experience. Learn more about how several different industries a...

This episode features an interview with Ron Painter, CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards, to discuss how workforce boards can drive development and change in the current climate. From apprenticeships to skills-based hiring, discover the role workforce boards play in helping our communities thrive.

Join us for a special Veterans Day edition of Workforce In Action. In this episode, you'll hear from Ethan Arguello, a Talent Development Specialist with Equus Workforce Solutions and a Marine Corps Veteran, and Keisaun Jones, an Army Reserve Veteran who used Equus Workforce Solutions services to help him transition into civilian life and find meaningful employment. Discover some of the unique ski...