Episode Title:
"Mentorship, Public Service, and Supporting the Next Generation"

Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Public Works Podcast! In this episode, host Shane Silsby sits down with Vic Bianes, President of the American Public Works Association, to discuss his decades-long career, leadership lessons, workforce development, and the future of public works.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Meet Vic Bianes
03:00 – Vic’s Path to Public Works and Early Career Lessons
15:40 – Workforce Development & Mentorship in Public Works
36:15 – APWA Leadership, Initiatives & National Impact
51:10 – Infrastructure Funding, Advocacy & Industry Trends
57:50 – Final Thoughts, Getting Involved & Closing

About the Guest: Vic Bianes is a lifelong public servant, engineer, and current President of the American Public Works Association. His career spans local and national leadership, with a passion for mentorship and advancing the profession.

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The Public Works Podcast: Vic Bianes Episode