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From the Workforce Wire Podcast:  Youth activism has been on the rise throughout the past two decades, but COVID-19 accelerated engagement among youth in our nation. According to CNN , although the pandemic has led to community lockdowns and increased isolation among youth, "Young Americans, in particular, are showing commitment to a pragmatic center of policy priorities: affordable health care fo...

From Work Talk Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from a guest panel about the Virginia Road to Success Program (RSVP) which focuses on helping individuals increase self-sufficiency through stable continuous employment. Discover the key partnerships that help the RSVP program to assist participants in obtaining employment that leads to self-sufficiency along an identified career pathway. 

From the Dignity of Work Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from Paula Beckner, LEP (Limited English Proficiency) case manager for Career Path Services, as she discusses the challenges and opportunities of connecting LEP workers and refugees to meaningful work opportunities. Paula also reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted this population, and why employers should hire refugee and immi...

From Talking Talent Podcast: As the world becomes increasingly digital, we are increasingly vulnerable to hackers. In this episode, you'll hear from Ron Bush, President of Ron Bush Consulting and cybersecurity consultant, as he discusses the importance of filling the talent pipeline in the cybersecurity field, and what you need to consider to keep your information protected. 

From the Workforce Wire Podcast:  Slavery, Jim Crow, and decades of economic inequalities have severely impacted the earnings and wealth of black Americans. McKinsey & Company reported that the median white family had more than ten times the wealth of the median black family in 2016. Additionally, McKinsey & Company stated that, "the racial wealth gap between black and white families grew from abo...

From Hire Ground Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from Anisa Lopez, as she discusses how Foothill Workforce Development Board helped her as the spouse of a military service member. Anisa also shares how she was able to find training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now helping to lead the fight against COVID-19, as well as how Foothill is helping prepare her for her future goals. 

From Talking Talent Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from Kitty Meyer, CWI Adult Education Manager, and John Schlatter, the Assistant Education Manager at CWI, as they discuss what adult basic education is, and why it's important. Discover some of the challenges and opportunities that have come from transitioning learning to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic, and learn about some...

From CWA Today Podcast: Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and  Matthew   Hayes , Program Analyst for CWA, are joined by CWA Conference Coordinator, Matt Hidalgo, as they discuss the 2021 Youth Conference, Keynote Speakers, Youth Track, and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.  

From Searching in San Diego Podcast: Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part one of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Suc...

From Top of the Tower Podcast: Kate Kreamer, Deputy Executive Director at Advance CTE, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to support visionary state leadership, cultivate best practices, and speak with a collective voice to advance high quality CTE policies, programs and pathways that ensure career success for each learner. Discover national practices that are support...

From Workforce Unhinged Podcast: Elaine Opper, Medical Lab Technician at Genesis Health Care, joins the program to discuss her career, how she came to connect with the workforce system, and how the workforce services she received helped her launch her career. She also reveals why people should consider a career in healthcare, and the crucial role that the behind-the-scenes medical personnel play i...

From Top of the Tower Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of experts as they discuss the cosmetology and personal care industry in New Hampshire and across the country. Discover some of the biggest hurdles that the industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the innovative efforts that are underway to attract talent. You'll also learn about initiatives to help connec...

Luke Tomsha, Founder and Executive Director of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation, joins the program to discuss his own journey of recovery from addiction and how he came to found his organization. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem of addiction, and what employers need to keep in mind if they have suspect that an employee has an addiction. Luke also reveals why employers...

From SCV Means Business: Dr. Michael Perry, CEO of AVITA Medical, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does to harness the skin's regenerative capacity to create spray-on skin comprised of the patient's own skin cells. Discover the patients and conditions most likely to need this kind of therapy, and why AVITA Medical decided to move the company from Australia to the Santa Clarit...

From CWA Today Podcast: Chris Andresen, Vice President at Grayling, and Senior Vice President at Dutko Government Relations, returns to the program to share his perspective on the impact of the 2020 Presidential election on the workforce system and the economy. 

In this end-of-year episode, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board CEO Mari Kay-Nabozny is joined by NWWIB staff, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of 2020, and the lessons learned. Mari and her team discuss Zoom fatigue, working from home, virtual job fairs and more! 

From Workforce Insights with Employ Milwaukee Podcast: Alderman Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, President of the Milwaukee Common Council, joins the show to talk about the intersection of government and workforce development. From transportation to employment, benefits, wages, etc, there are many ways for the community to create stability for its residents. Hear Chevy's personal story of committing to s...

From the Dignity of Work Podcast: CEO Cami Eakins discusses the work that Career Path Services has been doing around diversity, equity and inclusion. Discover a tool that the organization is using to make policy adjustments and guide DE&I efforts, and what it means to look at policy through an equity lens. 

From Workforce Central Podcast: Christian Michael, Program Manager for Grow with Google, joins the program to discuss the work that Google is doing to create opportunities for nontraditional talent to kickstart their careers in high demand fields, including IT. Christian reveals why Google created their own career certificates and shares why Google is looking to partner with local workforce boards...

From Workforce Central Podcast: Mark Douglass, President of Equus Workforce Solutions, joins the program to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and labor needs. Discover some of the skills that will be increasingly important in the new workplace, and what employers are looking for when evaluating talent. Mark also shares his thoughts on why the workforce system is uniquely q...

From Workforce Waves Podcast: Jason Rae, Founder and President/CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, joins the program to discuss how to create an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels that they can bring their full self to work. Discover important inclusive terminology and the business impact of creating an inclusive work environment.

From Workforce Insights with Employ Milwaukee Podcast: This episode features an interview with Dr. Joan Prince, Vice Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Chief Administrator for the Divisions of Global Inclusion and Engagement in Partnership and Innovation. Discover how the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has ensure that education continues in a safe manner during the COVID-1...

Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass, joins the program to discuss labor market trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether it is possible to find good jobs in a bad economy. Discover the various dimensions of what constitutes a "good" job and the sectors that have been growing even during the pandemic. Matt also reveals the forces that will shape the labor market and how to prepare workers fo...

From Workforce Unhinged: Jennifer Randolph, Apprenticeship Coordinator – AIM Grant for the  Central Region West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, joins the program to discuss the AIM Grant and how they are using apprenticeships to help build a skilled information technology (IT) workforce. Discover the benefits of the program for job seekers and business, eligibility...

From Top of the Tower Podcast: In this panel conversation you'll hear from an excerpt of New Hampshire's leading manufacturers and our state's preeminent Manufacturing professional association, the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, highlighting training and career exploration initiatives that prepare students for a career in manufacturing.   Discover how Pinkerton Academy and othe...