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Workforce in Action
Hosted by Equus Workforce Solutions · EN
Are you a community leader, employer or business owner searching for solutions to your workforce issues? Are you a job seeker looking for career guidance? Join the team at Equus Workforce Solutions along with their partners and collaborators as they discuss the latest workforce issues and trends currently affecting job seekers, employers and communities across the country.
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E64: The Workforce System's Past, Present and Future
Dec 100:15:37Tap to summarizeOn this episode we're joined by Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions, to discuss the evolution of the workforce system and the untapped potential of underrepresented talent pools. We also explore emerging trends like AI-driven labor market shifts and what workforce leaders should be focusing on next.
Transcribe →E63: More Than a Job: Wellness, Purpose, and Workforce Success
Jul 2400:33:58Tap to summarizeOn this episode we're joined by Taj Mecham, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pathful, where he shares his personal journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a workforce development leader. Taj discusses how early life experiences shaped his passion for helping others and how authentic human connection drives his mission to bridge the talent gap. He and host Wayne Williams discuss the importance of early career awareness for youth, the evolving landscape of workforce education, and practical wellness strategies for professionals.
Transcribe →E62: From Bars to Bridges: Connecting Individuals with a 2nd Opportunity
Jun 2000:25:44Tap to summarizeOn this episode we're joined by Augie Ghilarducci, Creator and Founder of 2nd Opportunity—a program designed to assist returning citizens in rebounding from major setbacks and starting down a positive path. In this conversation, we learn about Augie's story, the moments that inspired him to give back to those that need support the most, and how his program is changing lives across the country. Resources: 2ndopp.com The Path Forward Podcast Email 2nd Opportunity
Transcribe →E61: Leveling Up: Level All & Equus Partner to Change Lives
May 13, 202500:21:47Tap to summarizeIn celebration of 'Learning at Work Week,' Host Wayne Williams is joined by Kevin Kenny, Founder and Co-CEO of Level All, to share news regarding our exciting new partnership, how Level All is leveling up the workforce, and how their approach of "knowledge – decision – action" is changing the way learners plan for college and careers.
Transcribe →E60: Career Pathways for Workforce Development Professionals
Apr 15, 202500:23:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Host Wayne Williams is joined by Alexis Franks, Director of Membership with the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). Together, they share their own workforce development journeys, discuss career pathways within the field, and highlight how NAWDP is supporting professional growth in our community. Listen in to discover the exciting opportunities that exist in workforce development (spoiler: it's not just jobs that help people get jobs).
Transcribe →E59: Multi-Generational Teams: Understanding Unique Perspectives to Create Win-Win Solutions
Mar 10, 202500:25:21Tap to summarizeOn this episode we're joined by Shafer Leadership Academy Executive Director, Mitch Isaacs, to chat about multi-generational teams in the workplace, strategies for leadership, and what it all means in a more digital world of work. We'll also delve into the varying personalities, strengths, and work styles across generations and why every industry is unique but facing similar challenges.
Transcribe →E58: Artificial Intelligence: Unlocking Human Potential
Feb 9, 202500:22:29Tap to summarizeThis month we spent time with SCPa Works CEO, Jesse McCree, to discover how technology is being used as a 'tool for good' to help drive economic mobility and how AI will improve human connection. In this episode, we're discussing tech disruption in workforce development to unlock human potential, utilizing technology as a skills-based training platform in the re-entry space, and ROE³: the return on experience, employment, and education.
Transcribe →E57: From Simulations to Skill Mastery: How Transfr is Redefining Workforce Education
Jan 13, 202500:27:07Tap to summarizeKicking off the new year, we spent time with Transfr CEO, Bharani Rajakumar, to explore how Transfr is redefining workforce education utilizing virtual reality simulations to master vital workplace skills. In this episode, we're discussing Transfr's mission of helping others on a pathway to upward mobility, immersive technology, and workforce development's natural partnership, and how VR training is preparing career seekers for the jobs of today.
Transcribe →E56: DC Workforce Update – December 2024
Dec 12, 202400:19:16Tap to summarizeBob Knight, Equus' Director of Government Relations and Workforce Policy, has joined us for another episode of the 'DC Workforce Update' where we discuss the developmental whirlwind in the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and what the future may hold post-election as we ask the question, "What happens next?" Stay tuned for future episodes in this series as the workforce development industry undergoes potential changes moving into the new year.
Transcribe →E55: DOL Discussion - National Apprenticeship Week
Nov 21, 202400:20:24Tap to summarizeJoining us in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week is Lauren Smith, Care Economy Apprenticeship Training Program Specialist with the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. In this episode we're discussing how National Apprenticeship Week is being recognized across the nation, the current growth of programs and what's expected for the future, and Equus' recent designation as 'Apprenticeship Ambassador' and what it means for those we serve.
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