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From the Dignity of Work Podcast: Mark Mattke, Chief Executive Officer of the Spokane Workforce Council, joins the program to discuss how his organization came to partner with Career Path Services, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the nature of work. Mark reveals the workforce system response to these changes, and some of the challenges and opportunities when it comes to helping people re...

From Southeast Texas Works! Maris Peno, Program Coordinator at Region 5 Education Service Center, joins the show to talk about the importance of Career and Technical Education programs in our local schools. Maris discusses pathways for students exploring careers, and how Region 5 ESC supports the needs of school districts in our area. Contact Information: Region 5 ESC (409) 951-1700, website:  htt...

In this episode, you'll hear about Ace Hardware Retail Support Centers, the challenges that they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they've met those challenges. Discover the efforts that Ace Hardware is making to onboard new staff and their talent acquisition strategy. 

From the Youth P.O.W.E.R. Podcast: Educator, author and coach Tre Hadrick discusses the importance of literacy for empowering youth, and reveals details about his book Cheesesteaks and Clippers, which features an endearing look at important life lessons learned during a visit to a local barber shop. 

From Philadelphia Works Podcast: Sue Hoffman, Senior Associate of Innovation for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss how Philadelphia Works and the workforce system are innovating when it comes to reentry services for people with justice involvement. Sue discusses her reappointment as chair of Philadelphia Reentry Coalition's Employment Subcommittee and two major efforts to catalog se...

From Southeast Texas Works! Podcast: Ana Pereda and Francisco Gonzalez of LiftFund join the program  to talk about funding options for entrepreneurs who wish to start their own business. LiftFund is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that supports small business owners with limited access to capital with emphasis on underserved entrepreneurs. Contact Information: LiftFund: 210-50...

From Indiana Crossroads Podcast: This episode features an interview with Arti Finn, Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, American Prison Data Systems (APDS) as she discusses the mission of her organization and the services they provide. Discover how APDS works with corrections professionals and inmates to create an individualized learning plan for each user. You'll also learn about the...

From Workforce Buffalo Career Connections Podcast: In this episode, you'll learn about M&T Bank's Buffalo Tech Hub, which was designed to create over 1,000 jobs, accelerate startup growth and attract talent to the region. Discover how the Tech Hub aligns with M&T's core values, engages with community partners and what the curriculum will look like. Technology skills are becoming rapidly more neces...

From the Dignity of Work Podcast: Celia Garcia, CEO of the Job Skills Institute, joins the program to share her own career journey, and the biggest challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to serving the immigrant Latinx population. Discover how workforce professionals can help uncover the hidden skills that this population already possesses and how to help them obtain the credentials...

From Work Talk Podcast: This episode takes a deeper dive into The Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER program, particularly those elements that support recovery for individuals and families impacted by substance abuse. Discover the efforts being made to create a recovery ecosystem, and the importance of combining the efforts of multiple organizations. 

From Workforce Innovation News: In this episode, you'll hear a success story from Becky Brown, Membership Director at Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, as she discusses her career journey and how she utilized workforce services to get to where she is today. Becky shares words of advice for anyone looking to start a new career or continue their education. 

From Will Works Podcast- Tune in as your hosts Cleo and Patrick discuss the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hiring landscape. Discover some of the challenges that employers are facing and as well as the barriers that workers are facing as they attempt to return to work. You'll also hear about some of the innovative services available to help connect workers to employment. 

From Getting to Work Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear about some of the challenges and opportunities that job seekers and businesses are facing at this time, and hear details about two upcoming drive-thru job fairs. Discover how to attend the job fairs and how businesses can get involved. 

From Philadelphia Works Podcast: Tiffany Jenkins​, Talent Acquisition Specialist for Philadelphia Works, joins the program to discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist when it comes to creating career pathways for youth. Discover the benefits to employers for supporting career readiness opportunities for youth and hear a youth success story. 

From Work Talk Podcast: In June of 2021, the US Department of Labor announced the award of 89 million dollars in grants in 31 states and Puerto Rico to help youth ages 16 to 24, who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market. YouthBuild grants support a pre-apprenticeship model to help these youth learn valuable occupational skills.  In this episode, you'll hear from 2 or...

From Eco Devo Radio: Tune in for the first episode of Eco Devo Radio, and hear from Thomas P. Miller, President & CEO of Thomas P. Miller and Associates, as he discusses the changes that he has seen in economic development over the years, and shares insights on how workforce and economic development organizations can wisely utilize funds for maximum impact. 

From Philadelphia Works Podcast: Sheila Boornazian, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration at Philadelphia Works and Uva Coles, Founder and CEO of Inclusiva, join the program to discuss the exciting efforts that have been underway around advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Philadelphia Works. Discover the differences between diversity, equity and inclusion, the biggest chall...

In this episode, you'll hear from Joel Torbeck, program manager for BEST and Sara Escatel, Director of Adult Education at Illinois Valley Community College, as they discuss how business owners can find talent and how job seekers can get the training they need to find better paying jobs. Discover scholarships and grants available for training and an overview of the services available through the On...

From The Winning Strategy Podcast: Roy Vanderford, Senior Director at Thomas P. Miller and Associates, and Tom Miller, President and Owner of Thomas P. Miller and Associates join the program to share their perspective on the evolution of the workforce development system. Discover how technology has changed customer expectations and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on workforce development...

From The Dignity of Work: Sandy Donovan and Julie Remington, who have worked for a number of years developing content and job search tools for the CareerOneStop website, join the program to discuss challenges and opportunities when it comes to serving older workers. Discover what constitutes an older worker, the reasons for greater labor force participation among older workers, and the economic di...

Marcia Galvan, Project Coordinator at the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the work that she is doing leading the Support to Communities grant in her region, fostering opioid and substance abuse recovery through workforce development. Discover strategies to assist those struggling with substance abuse and what employers can do to help. You'll also learn...

From SCV Means Business Podcast: Jeremy Stepan, Founder and Owner of Resurgence IT, joins the program to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid adoption of new technologies for businesses and provides an overview of the services that Resurgence IT provides. Discover the IT needs that were created by a shift to remote work, what you need to consider when it comes to cybersecurity, and h...

In this episode, you'll hear about the issue of ageism in the workplace. Discover some startling statistics about ageism, and some common misconceptions that employers have about older workers. You'll also hear about some of the benefits that experienced workers bring to the workplace and how older workers can give themselves the best chance for success in a job interview.

It's been just about a year since the tragic murder of George Floyd. What have we learned about being an ally and the need for allyship? Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins returns to the program to discuss the definition of allyship, and some of the challenges that can get in the way of being an effective ally. Discover why believing the "right things" or being well intended is not sufficient to...

From SCV Means Business: Michelle Ross, CEO of Vision Media, joins the program to discuss how she came to her current position, and the digital and physical distribution solutions that her company provides. Discover the evolving nature of content creation and consumption and the differing perspectives on the pros and cons of physical DVD's versus digital streaming.