Engaged, Empowered, Employed

What's the best route to a career in the booming fields of IT, electric vehicles, and other emerging industries? Find out in this episode of the Engaged, Empowered, Employed Podcast with Charlotte Works experts, Senior Economic Analyst Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux. They'll break down workforce development strategies, training options, and the push for greater accessibility in these high-growth sectors.

In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Works staff members, Senior Economic Analyst, Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux, to discuss some of the most exciting, yet lesser-known career opportunities in emerging industries. From IT to electric vehicles and beyond, we'll uncover the roles that are shaping the future of work, many of which job seekers may not even realize are available. Whether you're looking to transition into a new field or future-proof your career, this episode will give you the insights you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Works staff members, Senior Economic Analyst, Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux, to discuss some of the most exciting, yet lesser-known career opportunities in emerging industries. From IT to electric vehicles and beyond, we'll uncover the roles that are shaping the future of work, many of which job seekers may not even realize are available. Whether you're looking to transition into a new field or future-proof your career, this episode will give you the insights you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

In this episode, Charlotte Works Community Engagement Manager Tashara Brown chats with Atrium Health's HR Manager Cynthia Bailey and HR Consultant Grace Croft. They discuss the partnership between Charlotte Works and Atrium Health called the Healthcare Career Pathways program and the critical job positions it helps to fill.

Charlotte Works Senior Business Engagement Manager Andrew Davila chats with RJ Leeper Construction's Director of Workforce Development and Strategic Solutions Ben Hutchins about the Coalition for Construction Careers (C3), how Charlotte Works has helped RJ Leeper with Upskilling employees, and how to address the labor shortage.

Charlotte Works' Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Catapult's HR Advisor and Compensation Lead, Becky Drozdz to discuss how companies are responding to today's challenges with talent attraction and retention. This episode also explores some best practices that companies can implement today even when facing budgetary constraints.

Charlotte Works Communications Manager Shameika Rhymes chats with Charlotte Works Program Support Manager Chris Miller about her experience as a job seeker at the NCWorks Career Centers, what she does in her role at Charlotte Works, and how employers can acquire funding to train their employees by applying for Upskill Training Grants.

Charlotte Works' Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont's Manager of Partnerships and Impact Mandy Couch to take a deep dive into the context around the Charlotte Talent Survey results. This episode explores the future of remote work, if the great resignation and talent shortage is real, and what employers are doing in response to the current environment.

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty chats with our partner MeckEd about their learning lab and how it's helping high school students on their career pathways.

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manger Erika Shorty talks with MeckEd student Efuru Cole-Brewer about how she’s handling the pressure of navigating through her senior year with virtual learning at Harding University High School during a pandemic, launching her own business, and her goals for 2021.

In this episode we highlight structural inequities and how racial disparities manifest in the workplace. Our Chief Impact Officer, Kevin Loux, talks with Fernando Little, Chief Diversity Officer at Atrium Health and  Sherri Chisholm, Director at Leading on Opportunity, to get practical advice on what we can do to be a part of the solution.

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty talks with a job seeker about how Charlotte Works and NCWorks helped him find a position in the midst of a pandemic and what employers can do to ensure work from home success. Listen to hear this job seeker's inspirational words for others in the job market.

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty talks with Lotticia Shefferson from Discovery Place about preparing youth for STEM careers during COVID-19 and how Discovery Place is promoting diversity in STEM, and what area employers can do to help.

Charlotte Works' Director of Labor Market Intelligence, Kevin Loux, discusses what a living wage is in Charlotte, pathways to a living wage, plus what happens with the loss of public subsidies and how it affects benefits. Brandi Newman of Atrium Health and Sylvia Cini of Central Piedmont also join the episode to share perspectives from an employer and an education partner. See the slides referenced in this episode here.

Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty talks with MeckEd student Efuru Cole-Brewer about how she’s handling the pressure of going into her senior year at Harding University High School while COVID-19 is still on the rise. She also discusses her experience with our community partner MeckEd and how their program is preparing her for life after high school.

Charlotte Works Chief Operating Officer Anna London talks with Ebony Copeland-Nesbit, a career advisor at one of our NCWorks Career Centers. The two discuss how Copeland-Nesbit and other advisors are continuing to serve job seekers and employers virtually during the pandemic.

Charlotte Works Director of Labor Market Intelligence Kevin Loux hosts a round table on COVID-19 related data including unemployment numbers, jobs available, and forward thinking strategies featuring Alanna Williams from Opportunity Insights, Chuck McShane of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, Alyssa Brown from the City of Charlotte, and Heath Dillard from Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

Charlotte Works Chief Operating Officer Anna London talks with Sabor Latin Grill co-owner Miriam Espaillat about handling the COVID-19 crisis from a business owner perspective, keeping employees mentally healthy, creating pathways through the Sabor Opportunity Program, and working with NCWorks.

In this week’s episode, we highlight our iamSTEMCLT program and talk with employers who are helping shape the future of stem careers by preparing the youth. Host Erika Shorty talks to Isael Mejia and Sherry Jones, two members of Charlotte Works' partner organizations.

In this week’s episode, we highlight our iamSTEMCLT program and talk with employers who are helping shape the future of stem careers by preparing the youth.

In this week’s episode, Charlotte Works COO Anna London sits down with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the relationship between local law enforcement and workforce development.

In this week’s episode, we highlight the success story of Reliable Restorations and their ties to the NCWorks Career Center.

In this week’s episode, we meet job seeker Tonya Dansler and hear how NCWorks Career Counselor Mark Greer helped her get back to work.  Tune in to learn more about how we can help you find a new career or additional training.

In this week’s episode, we introduce listeners to Charlotte Works. We sit down with Charlotte Works President & CEO Danielle Frazier and the Chairman of the Board of Directors Chris Payton to discuss how they are working to get the region engaged, empowered, and employed.