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E35: The Future of Workforce In A Jobless Era- Part One
This episode features Josh Copus, Vice President and COO of NAWB, as he discusses lessons and takeaways from his paper “Proactive Policy Making For A Jobless Era.” Josh discusses the shift that will need to occur in the workforce system with the shifting nature of work and jobs. To read Josh’s paper visit http://www.socialinnovationsjournal.org/social-issues/98-economic-development/2245-proactive-policy-making-for-a-jobless-era
E34: How The Solar Industry Creates Good Jobs
This episode features an interview with Andrea Luecke, President and Executive Director of The Solar Foundation, as she discusses the work that they are doing to accelerate the adoption of solar energy. You’ll discover what workforce boards need to know about the solar industry and how solar energy is helping to create well paying jobs […]
E33: Turning Job Seekers into Entrepreneurs
This episode features an interview with Angela Pate, President and CEO of Focused Management Solutions, Inc and Jamie Grooms, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AxoGen Corporation as they discuss their work with Startup Quest and how it benefits job seekers. Angela and Jamie discuss the outcomes of the program as well as lessons […]
E32: Connecting Talent to the Labor Market- With Phil Blair
Phil Blair, President/CEO of Manpower San Diego, discusses how he identifies areas in the job market that are most in need of talent and how job seekers can give themselves the best opportunity to get the job that they want. Phil also shares his perspective on the current job market and what it means for […]
E31: Economic Trends- With Jerry Paytas, Ph.D.
This episode features the return of Dr. Jerry Paytas from Fourth Economy Consulting as he discusses the current state of the economy, trends that workforce boards should be aware of, and his thoughts about the impact of the upcoming election on the overall U.S. economy.
E30: What Workforce Boards Need To Know About Dental Therapy
This episode features an interview with Shelly Gehshan of the Gehshan Group as she discusses the emerging field of dental therapy in the US and what workforce boards need to know.
E29: Congressman George Miller on Workforce and WIOA
This episode features an interview with former U.S. Representative George Miller as he discusses the current state of the workforce system, his thoughts about WIOA, and what needs to change to improve outcomes for American workers and their families.
E28: Futures Thinking in Workforce
This episode features the return of Dr. Richard Lum of Vision Foresight Strategy, LLC as he discusses updates in futures thinking in workforce, and what workforce boards need to know.