WORKFORCEPODS

In this episode you'll discover initiatives in the region to help workers upskill and find well paying IT jobs. You'll hear from companies who are looking for IT workers, and the impact that Amazon's new headquarters may have on tech talent in Virginia. 

From Talking Talent - In this episode, you'll discover the work that Indiana INTERNnet is doing to connect students to employers, and the benefits of internships for both interns and employers. Discover the innovative efforts that are underway to help attract and retain top talent in Indiana. 

From The Will To Change Podcast: Leadership coach, speaker, and author Karen Catlin joins the program to discuss her experience as a woman working in the tech sector and how those experiences and observations led to her to her current work helping people to create more inclusive workplaces. She reveals the urgent need for change, and what leaders need to do to attract and retain diverse talent. Di...

From Searching in San Diego Podcast: Cam Richardson joins the program again with his fellow doctoral dissertation colleague, April Decker, who is a consultant in career development, coaching, and leadership based in Houston, TX. They discuss on how to strategically self-market and brand yourself as a professional.

Jim McCutcheon, CEO of HighGrove Partners, LLC and Teddy Russell, CEO of Russell Landscape Companies, join the program to discuss the benefits of landscaping as a career and the breadth of jobs available. They also reveal misconceptions about the industry, as well as future trends.

From Human Potential At Work Podcast: Judy Heumann, internationally recognized leader in the disability community, joins the program to discuss her journey of advocating for accessibility for disabled persons and the need to broaden the conversation towards a human rights model that ensures that all  people are able to access the help they need to reach their full human potential. 

Dr. Blanck is University Professor at Syracuse University, which is the highest faculty rank granted to eight prior individuals in the history of the University. He is Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.  Dr. Blanck joins the program to discuss the benefits of universal design for all, the non-monolothic nature of the disability community, and the role that artific...

From The Will To Change Podcast: Author and speaker Erica Keswin joins the program to discuss the importance of paying attention to the human aspects of work, and how a lack of flexibility in the workplace can ultimately hurt a company's ability to recruit and retain talent. Discover the steps that leaders can take to help reduce employee stress levels and examples of what a human conversation wou...

From The Will To Change Podcast: Albert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, a non-profit dedicated to accessibility, education, and advocacy, joins the program to discuss his own diversity of story of losing his sight in 2005 after developing meningitis. Albert shares the theoretical blind spots that can get in the way of progress. He also reveals why digital equity will ultimately benefit people of...

From The Will To Change Podcast: Rhodes Perry, consultant, author and podcaster, joins the program to discuss his own journey of being a transgender man in the workplace and what he has learned from his experiences. He reveals how creating a culture of belonging in the workplace can leader to greater innovation and productivity and explains why transgender and non-binary people can act as bridges...

From Madera Business and Career News: In this episode you'll learn about the ways in which the Workforce Development Board of Madera County supports young people, and how young people can access services. To learn more, visit http://www.maderaworkforce.org/

From Mental Health and Motivation Podcast: In this episode, you'll discover how to talk to others about death and dying  and how to have difficult conversations. 

From Mental Health and Motivation Podcast- Jeff shares how he lost 24 lbs in the past 3 weeks, and the changes that he made to accomplish his weight loss goals. Discover the mindset shifts you need to make in order to make your vision a reality and create real change in your life. 

From Talent Magnet Podcast: This episode features an interview with Geoff Lawrence, Account Executive at Impact Washington, and Robert Bishop President, SATECH, Inc. as they discuss the importance of upskilling staff through training and share tips and takeaways from their experiences. Discover the Future of Work program and the impact that upskilling  staff can have on an organization. 

From Talent Magnet Podcast: Megan Fiess, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Workforce Division Project Manager, joins the program to discuss the role that business can play in helping opportunity populations, rural communities and youth to get ahead in their careers, and the benefits that unlocking hidden talent can provide to employers. Megan shares her own story of becoming homeless at 15 years...

From South Central Works Program: In this episode, you'll hear about Washington State's SharedWork program, and how it provides employers the opportunity to reduce hours instead of having to layoff employees. You'll learn the eligibility requirements for the program and how it is a win for businesses, employers and communities. 

From South Central Works Podcast: In this episode, you'll discover what an apprenticeship is, and the benefits of apprenticeships for both job seekers and employers. 

From Talking Talent Podcast: Kevin Comerford from the Construction Advancement Foundation discusses the trends and opportunities in the industry, including apprenticeships programs. 

From Making Better Work: In this episode, our host Kristin Wolff talks with Josh Copus, Entrepreneur in residence at Jobs for the Future, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aligning and improving education and workforce systems and services so that everyone can access economic opportunity. Josh works in the part of JFF that's about innovation – JFF Labs, where he leads an initiative called AWAK...

From Making Better Work Podcast: In this episode, our host Kristin Wolff talks with Dr. Kate Akers, who, after having guided the development of KY's education and workforce data efforts for six years, and leading the evolution of the state's P20W Data Collaborative project into what is now the KY Center for Statistics, will be heading to Harrisburg, PA to become the new Assistant Vice Chancellor f...

From Making Better Work- In this episode, our host Kristin Wolff talks with Fran Valentine and Diana Barrett, from Indiana's workforce data team. Fran is the Senior Director of Research, Analysis & Engagement at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, and Diana is her colleague and the Assistant Director at the Department.

From Employ Prince George's Podcast-  In this episode, you'll learn about the Job Opportunities Task Force, and the work that they are doing to get low wage workers access to high paying jobs. Discover initiatives including Project JumpStart, Baltimore's pre-apprenticeship program in the building trades, which helps participants become licensed electricians, plumbers, or carpenters. You'll also le...

From The Dignity of Work Podcast: Rick Sizemore, Director of the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, joins the program to discuss how his organization has been able to create lasting and beneficial partnerships, and discusses tips and takeaways for any organization looking to partner and leverage their efforts.

From Human Potential At Work Podcast: Debra is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the issue of representation- who should represent the disability community and other communities? Do you have to be a member of a community to speak for that community? And how can we lend our platform to others so that they can share their stories? Debra and Doug discuss all this and more in this...

From Human Potential at Work Podcast: Ignar Rip joins the program to discuss how to help people with dementia to live their lives to the fullest. He also reveals the role that music can play in retrieving memories and why playing music is especially important with early onset dementia.