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In this episode, Deanna James, President and CEO of the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development, shares her transformative approach to leadership that challenges traditional hierarchical structures. With 22 years at the foundation and 10 years at its helm, Deanna discusses how she evolved from conventional HR practices to embracing a more democratic, humanitarian-centered leadership style. To learn more, visit: https://www.stxfoundation.org/

In this episode, 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 supporting incarcerated parents and their families. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about making a real difference in the community with the dedicated Dr. Cira Burke.

Tune in for an interview between Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Adryann Glenn, CEO and Executive Director of Align Community Inc. Adryann shares his inspiring personal story of turning his life around after being involved in illicit activities in his youth, and how he now helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He also discusses the challenges and successes of assisting people in finding meaningful employment opportunities, and how faith drives his impactful work. The episode highlights the importance of second chances, personal empowerment, and community support in enabling people to transform their lives.

Join host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning Mike Fazio as he speaks with Roberto Smalls, a former promising young baseball player from the U.S. Virgin Islands who lost his way and spent 25 years in prison before finding redemption. Roberto shares the story of his journey—from having his life on pause to discovering his purpose. Now directing his energy toward serving youth, Roberto speaks openly about the mistakes he made, the importance of choosing wisely at crossroads, and his mission to steer the next generation away from bad choices toward greater opportunities. Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation about personal setbacks, lifelong lessons, and making the most of second chances.

Tune in for a conversation with Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Iffat Walker, Founder and Executive Director of Community Action NOW! Iffat shares her journey growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, her decision to return home to give back, and the work she is doing through Community Action NOW! to provide workforce development, financial literacy training, disaster relief assistance, and more. Join Mike and Iffat for an energetic and insightful discussion on making a difference in the USVI community.

This episode features a conversation with Michael Carty, Owner, Alliance Data Services, and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Workforce Development Board. Michael discusses the evolution of his career journey, and how he rose from humble beginnings to being a business owner and chairman of a workforce board. Discover the growing opportunities in the technology field for applicants with certifications and why women will be the tech leaders of the future. 

In this episode, hosted by A.C. Forde from the USVI Department of Labor, you'll hear from Khalarni Rivers, a proud Virgin Islander who strongly believes that mentorship is the surest way to steer youth towards more purposeful living. Khalarni shares his career journey and why he founded VI Crawl, an entity that seeks to connect and empower the Virgin Islands' community and tourism industry through media, creative arts, and experiential learning. 

 In part two of this two-part episode, you'll hear from Commissioner Gary Molloy from the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Labor. You'll hear about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on unemployment benefits, apprenticeship opportunities and more. This interview was originally recorded for 90.9 FM with Larry Boschulte, Dr. Richardson and Edgar Baker Phillips. 

In part one of this two-part episode, you'll hear from Commissioner Gary Molloy from the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Labor. You'll hear about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on unemployment benefits, apprenticeship opportunities and more. This interview was originally recorded for 90.9 FM with Larry Boschulte, Dr. Richardson and Edgar Baker Phillips.  

Astia LeBron, Public Information Officer at the USVI Department of Labor, shares tips for job seekers about how to make sure you have a successful virtual job interview. 

Ted Gutierrez, State Director of the VI Small Business Development Center, discusses loan programs that are available to help small business owners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In this community awareness podcast, created to provide crucial information during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne Huddleston from the Small Business Administration discusses several programs available to help small business owners. 

In this episode, Commissioner Gary Malloy from the USVI Department of Labor answers frequently asked questions about the services available to job seekers and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

In this episode, you'll learn about UVI CELL, The University of The Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning,  and how they are helping to bridge the skills gap. Discover the variety of flexible learning formats that are available, the range of topics that are covered, and how they are using data to maximize the effectiveness of their programs.  The featured guest is Suzanne Darrow-Magras, PhD, Director of UVI CELL. 

In this episode, you'll hear from the Director of Youth Services and Apprenticeship Programs for the US Virgin Islands Department of Labor as he provides an overview of youth services and the most recent innovations when it comes to apprenticeships. 

This episode features an interview with Mr. Gary Molloy, Commissioner, Virgin Islands Department of Labor. Commissioner Molloy discusses the experiences that prepared him for his current position, as well as how the Department of Labor is helping to ensure that everyone has the skills they need to meet the workforce needs of the future. You'll also hear job seeker updates.