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Moving up, not out: How Neighborhoods Can Shape Upward Mobility
🏡 How Can Stronger Neighborhoods Create More Opportunities? 💡
In this episode of the Four Evansville Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between neighborhood revitalization and upward mobility in Evansville. Adrienne, Amy Mangold (President & CEO of United Way), and Austin Maxheimer (Love Your Neighborhood Director at Community One) dive into how shifting the focus from poverty reduction to celebrating upward mobility can unlock the potential within our communities.
Discover how initiatives like Love Your Neighborhood (https://community1.org/lyneighborhood/)are empowering residents, fostering economic growth, and creating lasting change. When neighborhoods thrive, so do the people in them!
11 Mar 2025
Bridging Gaps, Building Community: The Future of Public Transit in Evansville
What if better connectivity could transform Evansville’s economy, healthcare access, and overall quality of life? In this episode we talk about how transportation impacts everything from job access to community vibrancy. We also dive into METS Micro, an innovative new transit solution that’s already making a difference. 73% of rider's feel more connected to our city.
Tune in to discover why a well-connected city is a thriving city!
Guests:
Jonathan Siebeking, Director of METS
Andrea Hayes, Chief Program & Impact Officer at Welborn Baptist Foundation
Matt Schreifer, Chief Transportation Planner at the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization
Show Notes:
METS Micro (https://city.ridewithvia.com/metsmicro)
3 Mar 2025
Connecting Students to Careers: Building a Thriving Workforce in Evansville
How do we bridge the gap between education and employment? In this episode, we dive into the Thriving Workforce section of Talent EVV's annual report.
Join us as we speak with BJ Watts (Executive Director of OptIN), Robin Woebkenberg (Counselor & CTE Program Operations at OptIN), and Annie Hills (Chief of Staff at Old National Bank) about how local businesses and schools are creating hands-on learning opportunities for students—ensuring they’re not just prepared for the workforce but thriving in it.
From apprenticeships to industry-driven training, this conversation highlights the power of partnerships in shaping the future of Evansville's economy.
Show Notes
Talent EVV's Annual Report (https://www.evansvilleregion.com/talent-evv/2024-talent-evv-annual-report/)
Bosse High School Principle Aaron Huff's talk at Imagine Evansville (https://youtu.be/MOobwUpkxl8)
Explore OPT-IN (https://district.evscschools.com/academics/opt_i_n)
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