Greetings all and welcome to Workforce Central, the National Association of Workforce Board's podcast series. NAWB serves, supports and represents the nearly 600 State and Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and their 12,000+ business members as they work to meet the needs of business and job seekers in communities all across the country. To learn more and to become a member, visit www.nawb.org
E08: Partners in Progress: Workforce, Economic Development, and Commerce Unite
NAWB President and CEO Brad Turner-Little, CEO of the International Economic Development Council Nathan Ohle, and President and CEO of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Sheree Anne Kelly discuss how workforce development, economic development, and Chamber of Commerce activities converge to drive talent acquisition and address pressing workforce challenges.
18 Nov 2024
E07: National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Apprenticeships in Wisconsin
Tune in as NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by David Polk, Director of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, and President of NASTAD (National Association of State and Territorial Apprenticeship Directors), during National Apprenticeship Week 2024. Polk shares his unique perspective as a third-generation plumber who came full circle, from proudly graduating Wisconsin's apprenticeship program to now overseeing it. The conversation explores Wisconsin's innovative approaches to apprenticeship, including its nationally recognized youth apprenticeship program, expansion into new sectors like healthcare and education, and strategies to support small businesses and increase program completion rates. Discover how Wisconsin partners with workforce boards and technical colleges to create successful apprenticeship pathways, and gain insights into the future of work-based learning as a solution to America's growing skilled workforce shortage.
8 Oct 2024
E06: Workforce Solutions from the Border: El Paso's Workforce Innovation Playbook
In this episode, NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by Leila Melendez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Borderplex, in El Paso, Texas. Leila shares her organization's innovative approach to adapting national workforce mandates to meet local needs in the diverse Borderplex region. She discusses creative initiatives like NextForce, HerForce, and CareForce, which are designed to engage different workforce segments more effectively. Leila also highlights the importance of strong community partnerships in providing accessible and comprehensive services, including their successful program for transitioning military personnel.
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