E232: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County
Release Date: 11/24/2023
E244: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke
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In this episode of Follow the Leader, we welcome special guest Dr. Cira Burke, Director of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. Dr. Burke discusses her work helping families in need gain access to services, job training, education, and more to achieve self-sufficiency. She shares insights on poverty and related issues in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the importance of community partnerships, and her passion for her purpose-driven work. Dr. Burke also highlights her involvement with Parenting Inside Out, a program...
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E243: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida
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This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.
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E242: Meet Joel Millman and Harold Christ, ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
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Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.
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E241: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
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Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.
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E240: Meet Jason Wang, Founder & CEO, FreeWorld
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This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.
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E239: Meet Carrie Folken. Executive Director, BEST, Inc
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Tune in for a conversation with Carrie Folken, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., as Carrie discusses her career journey in workforce and the changes that she has seen over the past several decades. Carrie also reveals current workforce challenges and opportunities, and reveals what workforce professionals should keep in mind to meet the workforce needs of the future.
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E238: Meet Georgia Conrad, Executive Director, Oregon Workforce Partnership
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Tune in for another Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Georgia Conrad, Executive Director of the Oregon Workforce Partnership.
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E237: Meet Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition
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In this special Follow the Leader episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition, as Kara shares tips for healthy eating for busy workforce professionals!
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E236: Meet Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute
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This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares details about the Burton Blatt Institute's podcast, "Let's Get to Work." For more information, and to listen to the podcast, visit:
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E235: Meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean, Adult Education, Lewis and Clark Community College
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In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways into construction, IT, healthcare, and more that the program offers. Val also shares her vision for adult education to be fully integrated and valued for its innovative, adaptable nature. CopyRetry
info_outlineRebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region.