Podcasts about Workforce development

Finding What's Hidden — Precision, People & Performance in Leak DetectionIn this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview Joseph Hernandez, Division Manager at CPL Detection, a leader in leak detection and underground utility locating. Joseph shares how his team combines advanced technology with expert craftsmanship to provide accurate, efficient, and trustworthy detection services across Southern California.The conversation dives into the importance of precision in the trades, team leadership, mentorship, and developing a workforce that takes pride in solving tough problems. Joseph highlights how CPL Detection's approach to training and innovation sets them apart, emphasizing professionalism, customer trust, and service excellence.Whether you're running a trade business or managing field technicians, Joseph's insights reveal how building culture, communication, and capability can elevate your company's reputation and long-term success.Key takeaways:CPL has been in operation since 1976, focusing on leak detection and utility locating.Leak detection is an emergency response service, while utility locating is more planned and preventative.Ignoring leaks can lead to significant property damage and increased costs.CPL has improved its apprenticeship program, reducing training time while enhancing skill development.Company culture at CPL emphasizes core values like teamwork and excellence.CPL is committed to employee growth and offers opportunities for advancement.The company actively engages in community education about utility safety and damage prevention.CPL's leadership encourages open communication and values employee input.The demand for leak detection and utility locating services remains strong despite market fluctuations.CPL is focused on innovation, including developing new utility locating equipment.

Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's expert episode, #232, with Speech Dude, Chris Wenger, sharing his neurodivergent affirming approach to IEP's and wow does he have a refreshing take on them.In this episode of the Brave Together podcast, Chris Wenger shares his journey as a neurodivergent educator and advocate for students with special needs. He discusses the importance of understanding neurodiversity, the need for a shift from deficit-based IEPs to a more affirming approach, and the significance of creating safe and supportive learning environments. Chris emphasizes the value of connecting with students authentically and provides insights into effective teaching strategies and resources for educators and parents alike.Chris Wenger is a neurodivergent high school speech-language pathologist of over 20 years, international speaker, and creator of the Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning, a strengths-based assessment for autistic students. He is also the founder of NeuroAffirm, a first-of-its-kind worldwide interactive directory connecting providers and families. Globally known as Speech Dude, he has amassed nearly one million social media followers, sharing inspiring and educational content, always with a humorous twist.Find more information about Chris Wenger here.Follow Chris Wenger on IG here.This episode is generously brought to you by: PCSI. PCSI is a nationwide, mission-driven nonprofit that creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans while delivering exceptional services to both the public and private sectors. Through our Workforce Development programs—including Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Community Employment, and Careers at PCSI—we empower individuals to achieve independence, personal growth, and long-term success. By combining sustainable business innovation with a values-based approach, we strengthen communities, challenge the status quo, and deliver outstanding results in every partnership. PCSI enhances the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. Brave Together Podcast is a resource produced by We Are Brave Together, a global nonprofit that creates community for moms raising children with disabilities, neurodivergence, or complex medical and mental health conditions. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to preserve and protect the mental health of caregiving moms everywhere. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here. Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here. Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast? Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Youtube. Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.org If you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here. Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance! Disclaimer

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 515) November 2nd, 2025 Subscribe to Kim's "FREELANCE BUSTING" Substack https://freelancebusting.com Kim's Substack Article discussed during live below: Editor's note: On October 14, I emailed the campaigns of Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill to request Q&A interviews with each candidate for governor in my home state of New Jersey. Sherrill's team did not respond. The first time I ever spoke with Jack Ciattarelli was about five years ago on a video call. There were quick introductions, and then I started to give him an advocacy pitch about independent-contractor policy. These kinds of conversations with politicians typically involve about 10 minutes of me explaining that most independent contractors are not Uber drivers. I talk about how we like being our own bosses as freelance writers, owner-operator truckers, graphic artists, real-estate agents, finance and insurance experts, translators and interpreters, attorneys and a whole lot more. Much to my surprise, Ciattarelli already understood the policy issue. He started explaining why independent contractors need protection here in New Jersey. I was speechless. It was a first. Nowadays, when I show up at any kind of Ciattarelli event, he sees me, smiles, comes over to say hello and quite enthusiastically says, “Independent contractors!” If he's giving a speech, he points me out in the crowd and talks about the policy issue so everyone in the room understands that our ability to earn a living must be protected. He champions those of us who are speaking out on behalf of New Jersey's estimated 1.7 million independent contractors. As you can see in these most recent photos of the two of us from his Morris County campaign stop at the Chester Diner, he's a guy who leans in. Genuinely. Independent contractors are most worried right now about the proposed rulemaking at New Jersey's Department of Labor & Workforce Development. I had several questions for Ciattarelli about that, as well as questions about other things too. Here's my Q&A about independent-contractor policy with Jack Ciattarelli. Q&A with Jack Ciattarelli Would you please share your personal background of working with independent contractors, so people can hear what I heard from you on that video call all those years ago? Kim, it's great to have these discussions with you. And yes, I remember that conversation and I've since shared my personal experience with independent contractors, most recently during an appearance on Univision. A gentleman asked me if I have any policies that are good for truck drivers specifically. I asked him if he meant independent truckers in particular, and he said yes. So I shared with him my perspective as someone who comes from a family of business owners, and that's one of many ways you can achieve your version of the American dream. There has to be a balance that allows a person to be a W-2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor, whatever they want. I told this gentleman, as I previously told you, that my publishing business would never survive if the proposed regulation in Trenton were in effect. My business relied on hiring many medical editors who worked as independent contractors, self-employed people who can work the way they chose to work. If I had to hire them directly as employees, my business would fail and there would be 20 other jobs never created. I'm for letting people follow their American dream, and if they choose the path of being independent contractors, we're going to make sure that path is there for them. New Jersey's Legislature, about a half dozen years ago, rejected legislation based on a California law called Assembly Bill 5 that involved the classification of independent contractors and employees. Do you believe the New Jersey Legislature made the right or wrong call when it let that California-inspired bill die? And why? As I recall, the Legislature listened to the reaction of lots of independent contractors who just wanted to be allowed to continue working the way they want. They wanted to be their own boss, not an employee of someone else. There's nothing wrong with being an employee, if that's what you want and that's what's best for you. But there's also nothing wrong with choosing to be your own boss. It should be your decision, not the government's. For many of those folks, that bill would have destroyed their entire business model and their livelihood, and also would have hurt countless industries in our economy. Again, I look back on my own experience and know that the bill would have killed jobs and ended the American dream for many New Jerseyans. So yes, the Legislature made the right decision then. And I can't say that about a lot of the decisions the Legislature has made recently. Right now, New Jersey's Labor Department has proposed regulatory rulemaking that attorneys say “almost entirely eviscerates” any chance of establishing independent-contractor status, and is “an existential threat to flexible, independent work.” This proposed rulemaking drew a deluge of about 9,500 public comments, in a process that the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce told me is usually lucky to get even 100 comments. And those estimated 9,500 comments are 99% opposed. Even despite all this public pushback, Governor Murphy has so far refused to rescind the Labor Department proposal. Do you believe that whoever is governor has an obligation to respect the will of the people when it's made so clear in a public comment process? There's a reason why state law mandates a public comment period when regulations are proposed. If you have the power to hand down a rule requiring New Jersey residents to do or not to do something, you have to first listen to what people who would be affected have to say about it. You learn by listening. From the time I decided to enter public service, I've learned more from listening to people than I ever could have learned any other way. You get a sense of what drives people and what their concerns are that you just can't get without listening to them. So yes, the governor and the Department of Labor need to listen and learn. Now, I wouldn't say that it's simply a mathematical issue—that you go with 51% of commenters instead of 49% of them—but when you get to that many comments and 99% of them are saying the same thing, you have to learn from that and seriously question what you're trying to do. You have said that if you are elected governor, you will reverse this Labor Department rulemaking about independent contractors. How quickly would you take that action after you are sworn into office? That's a question that really depends on what my legal team tells me. I understand the process for repealing a rule—if that rule is in place when I become governor—is pretty much the same as it is for adopting the rule in the first place. There's a notice requirement, and then time for public comment. I know there's an expedited process available, but that's also a question for the lawyers. My best answer is, as soon as possible. No matter who wins the gubernatorial election in November, we are going to have a lame-duck session in the New Jersey Legislature between Election Day and the swearing-in of the new governor. It is possible that Governor Murphy could finalize the proposed Labor Department rule during that time period. Republican Senator Declan O'Scanlon, along with Republican Assembly members Gerry Scharfenberger and Vicky Flynn, have announced their plan to introduce legislation that would declare the rule “inconsistent with legislative intent, if the Department doesn't respond to the public outcry and rescind or satisfactorily modify their proposed rule changes.” Assemblywoman Flynn posted on social media that she plans to gather bipartisan support to pass this legislation, which would basically be a legislative override of the rulemaking. Do you support this plan in the Legislature? And if so, how would you help these legislators get it done? You and I have talked about the bipartisan opposition to this rule change, and I've seen letters from Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature submitted as part of the public comment process. I would certainly support a legislative effort to override the rule if it's adopted, but to be honest, I'm not sure there are enough members of the current majority party who would be willing to cast the right vote. But as someone who's been endorsed by many Democrats to be the next governor, I'm all for a bipartisan effort to override the rule, and I would use my position as governor-elect—which I will be on November 4th—to make it clear this rule will not stand, and if the Legislature fails to act, I will. One of the public comments filed in opposition to the Labor Department's proposal is from economist Liya Palagashvili at the Mercatus Center, who regularly testifies before Congress about this policy area. She did an analysis showing that the way the State of New Jersey is currently using the ABC Test to determine independent-contractor status has already led to harmful effects compared to states that do things differently. In New Jersey, she found a comparable 3.81% decrease in W-2 employment, a 10.08% decrease in self-employment and a 3.95% decrease in overall employment. At the same time, based on the disastrous outcome with the ABC Test law in California, Republicans in Congress have been moving to pass federal legislation based on regulatory language that's different from the ABC Test. If you are elected governor, would you consider discussing options for New Jersey to use different regulatory language than the ABC Test to determine independent-contractor status? Of course. You know me, Kim. I'm always willing to listen and consider new ideas. But I've been focused on New Jersey and the laws and policies I would have to handle as governor, so of course I can't really make any decisions on the federal bill until I know more about it. I'm sure you'll tell me more at another time. You've got me intrigued. Many, many times, I have heard the people who support freelance busting claim that if our government protects our freedom to be independent contractors, then we are being anti-union. I don't believe that's true. I grew up in a union household, and my parents had side hustles when I was a kid. I know that both kinds of work can coexist, and I think everybody should be able to work in whatever way works best for us. I saw that you have received some union endorsements while also expressing your support for independent contractors. Do you see this policy area as favoring one or the other way of working, or supporting both ways of working, or something else? You're right, of course, I do have union support and I value it. Your experience growing up in a union household, having parents in unions who also earned money in other ways, is just more proof that there doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing approach on this. Look, this whole issue has been tied to misclassification, as you know. And misclassification is wrong, and there are laws on the books saying so and saying how the government should go about fighting it. I just don't see a need for conflict here. We can fight misclassification and let people work as independent contractors at the same time. That's what we've been doing, and when I'm governor, we will keep doing it. Independent contractors have also been under threat at the federal level, with legislation called the PRO Act that would inject California's type of freelance-busting regulatory language into federal law. I've testified three times before Congress about this threat, most recently in July before the U.S. Senate. I've heard you talk on the campaign trail about how you plan to try and get New Jersey's U.S. representatives and senators on the same page about issues that affect our state's citizens. If you are elected governor, would you include discussing independent-contractor policy with them, to help us with this policy area in Washington, too? That's right, I've talked about meeting regularly with our elected officials in Washington, both sides of the aisle, to see how we can combine efforts to get what our constituents deserve from their federal government. My opponent doesn't seem to like that idea, but I will gladly work with her and the rest of the delegation when I'm governor because that's what advocates for our state should do. And yes, coming back to your question, that will include policy toward independent contractors and anything else that's on the minds of New Jersey residents. I know that the IC issue is very much on the minds of those who want to keep working that way. I'll be their advocate, and I'll be an advocate for union workers as well because, just as I said earlier, I don't see a conflict between the two. What else would you like independent contractors in New Jersey to know as we all head to the voting booth on Election Day? Just what you can hear me say on TV, Kim. I'm a Jersey guy, born and raised, with family going back a hundred years in our state. I'm not in this as a stepping stone to anything else. I don't want to be a senator or a presidential candidate. This is my last stop. I want to help fix what's wrong with the state I love, and make it a better and easier place to live, work, raise a family and retire. That's my only goal. And I know I can do that, or else I would just go back to LBI and find something else to do. If your readers want a governor who loves this state and will get up every morning and work to make it better—just like I get up every day now and work hard to earn the job—then I'd love to have their support. Thanks for your time today, Kim. SUBSCRIBE TO KIM "FREELANCE BUSTING" SUBSTACK FREE BELOW: https://www.freelancebusting.com   PETITION ON CHANGE(.org): Transparency Petition Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: Rideshare Rodeo Podcast  

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Director for Workforce Development with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity with Christopher HooSang, Director of Human Resources DTE. LEO: What is Careers in Energy Week and why is it important for Michigan? LEO: What programs does LEO offer to help businesses upskill their workforce? LEO: Where can businesses and Michiganders go to learn more about career pathways, training opportunities and workforce programs? DTE: How does the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium work with LEO and other partners to grow Michigan's energy workforce? DTE: What programs does DTE offer to help prepare Michiganders for energy careers? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Careers in Energy Week spotlights Michigan's efforts to meet growing industry demand With thousands of openings in skilled trades and STEM, state programs and partnerships are creating energy career pathways for students and workers LANSING, Mich. — During Careers in Energy Week, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is highlighting programs and collaborations that introduce young people and adult learners to pathways in energy and related skilled trades. With nearly 518,300 energy-related jobs in Michigan and approximately 40,600 annual openings in professional trades projected by 2032, LEO is ensuring Michiganders have the skills and opportunities to thrive in these high-demand fields. “Careers in Energy Week gives us the opportunity to spotlight the programs and partnerships that are helping Michiganders gain the skills they need to succeed in our state's growing energy workforce,” said Krista Johnson, Director of LEO's Workforce Development division. “Our mission is clear: to connect people with high-demand, good-paying careers and to ensure employers have the workforce they need to grow. When workers and businesses succeed, our entire state moves forward.” STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – occupations are growing quickly, with more than 23,200 annual openings across fields like software development, mechanical engineering and industrial engineering and employment expected to increase 7.8% from 2025–2032. These careers are critical to Michigan's energy future and require a talent pipeline equipped with technical skills, problem-solving abilities and real-world job preparation. LEO's Office of Employment and Training supports Employer-Led Collaboratives that bring together businesses, educators and workforce partners to address talent needs and develop innovative solutions for Michigan's energy and skilled trades sectors. These collaboratives help align training with industry demand, ensuring a pipeline of qualified workers—and have directly contributed to the development of Registered Apprenticeship programs across the state. Additionally, the Going PRO Talent Fund helps employers train, develop and retain talent while providing Michiganders with clear pathways to high-wage careers. Registered Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while learning, preparing participants for well-paying careers in energy and skilled trades. To view a full list of Careers in Energy Week events, visit CareersInEnergyMichigan.com. For more information on career pathways, training opportunities and workforce programs, visit the state's free career exploration tool, Pathfinder (Pathfinder.MiTalent.org), or search for open energy industry jobs on Pure Michigan Talent Connect (MiTalent.org). ###

October 31, 2025 ~ Joseph Petrosky, vice chancellor for economic and workforce development, joins Chris, Lloyd, Jamie, and Peter Provenzano, to discuss short-term training for the workforce. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textA nationwide talent engine for chips is taking shape—and it's built to scale. Recorded live at SEMICON West in Phoenix, we sit down with SEMI Foundation leaders to unpack the National Network for Microelectronics Education, a hub-and-node model designed to align schools, employers, and workforce systems. Backed by CHIPS Act funding through the National Science Foundation, NNME will fund multi-state regional nodes that modernize curricula, streamline upskilling, and share proven playbooks across the country. We also unveil the refreshed Chip Path portal, which maps your skills and interests to real jobs in fabs, equipment, and materials, and we highlight SEMI-Quest, a hands-on STEM experience designed to spark early curiosity about microelectronics.Then we turn to sustainability where momentum is accelerating. The Semiconductor Climate Consortium has grown past 100 members and is shifting from baselines to projects that deliver measurable impact. We explore how the Energy Collaborative pushes for policy that opens affordable renewable power, while SCC advances user-side strategies—better emissions accounting, renewable procurement models, and fab energy efficiency. A core challenge emerges: hyperscalers often target net zero by 2030, while many chipmakers point to 2050. We dig into how coordinated innovation, shared standards, and advocacy can close that 20-year gap.AI's energy appetite raises the stakes, so we tackle both sides of the equation: adding clean capacity where it matters most and designing for lower power at the chip and fab level. From global cooperation across APAC, EU, and the U.S. to practical ways individuals and companies can act now, the throughline is collaboration with urgency. Ready to find your role in the future of chips—whether building skills, hiring smarter, or decarbonizing faster? Subscribe, share this episode with your team, and leave a review to help more people find these insights.SEMIA global association, SEMI represents the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBecome a sustaining member! Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and TwitterInterested in reaching a qualified audience of microelectronics industry decision-makers? Invest in host-read advertisements, and promote your company in upcoming episodes. Contact Françoise von Trapp to learn more. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2024 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

In this conversation, Elaine Parker and Sam Caucci discuss the innovative workforce training platform 1Huddle and its connection to Sam's new book, Wasted Talent. They explore the challenges of talent development in today's economy, emphasizing the importance of addressing the experience gap versus the skills gap. Sam shares insights on how organizations can better engage their employees, the impact of technology and remote work on skill development, and the need for business leaders to understand their employees' motivations and interests to unlock their full potential. Purchase Sam's NEW Book 'Wasted Talent' | https://samcaucci.com/wastedtalent/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview Dan Clapper, Commercial HVAC and Facility Maintenance Expert at Interplay Learning, to uncover how digital innovation is transforming education in the skilled trades.Dan discusses how Interplay Learning is empowering tradespeople and companies with 3D simulation and virtual reality (VR) training that bridges the gap between theory and hands-on experience. The platform helps organizations train employees faster, increase safety awareness, and improve retention rates by delivering practical, repeatable training scenarios anytime, anywhere.The conversation covers the growing need for accessible trades education, the challenges of recruiting and developing skilled workers, and how technology can make technical learning engaging and effective for all skill levels. Dan also shares real success stories from companies leveraging Interplay Learning to upskill their workforce and build stronger, more confident teams.Whether you're an HVAC professional, facility maintenance manager, or business owner looking to modernize your training approach, this episode will show how innovation is driving progress in the trades industry.

With the LA fires so prominent in recent memory, one question looms large: how can communities move beyond immediate recovery to create long-term systems that withstand future shocks? Today Dr. Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development at PCC, and Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations, sit down to open a conversation on building a framework of resiliency and collaboration that will sustain the community for years to come. With the seventh annual Future of Work conference on the horizon, the conversation dives deep into this year's critical theme: rebuilding and resiliency in the face of recent natural disasters—specifically, the impact of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Join us for this glimpse into the upcoming conference and the discussions to come on October 28th!   You'll learn: The theme for this year's Future of Work Conference and how PCC is leading the conversation on building long term resiliency after disaster How community colleges are positioned to act as anchor institutions during crisis response and recovery Why collaboration is vital to break down silos, form strategic partnerships, and create coordinated spaces for recovery and workforce development Why recovery must address systemic barriers to resources and how to build solutions which keep equity in mind Register for the Future of Work Conference on Tuesday October 28th, 2025 at PCC: here   Connect with us:  JOIN THE FUTURE OF WORK CONFERENCE: https://pasadena.edu/community/economic-workforce-development/events.php Email: EWD@pasadena.edu Facebook: @PCC EWD LinkedIn: @PCCEWD Instagram & Twitter: @pccewd    Find the transcript to this episode here   To connect with us about the podcast visit our website   Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld delves into the intersection of journalism and additive manufacturing (AM) with Matt Kremenetsky, an analyst from 3Dprint.com. They discuss various aspects of AM, from its breakthroughs and challenges to its role in broader manufacturing ecosystems and supply chains. The conversation covers significant topics including the impact of recent policy shifts, next-wave applications, and changes in the media landscape relating to AM. Matt shares insights on the evolving nature of workforce development and its importance in the manufacturing sector, as well as the future potential for strategic R&D partnerships and investment incentives. Listeners gain an in-depth understanding of emerging market applications in defense, data centers, satellite technology, and power grids, highlighting the importance of thermal management as a unique benefit AM can offer. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of current trends and future outlooks in the AM industry. 00:25 Meet Matt Kremenetsky: Analyst for 3DPrint.com00:52 Diving into Additive Manufacturing Journalism02:15 Matt's Journey into AM03:55 The Evolution of AM06:54 Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Media10:44 The Role of Additive in Modern Manufacturing17:26 Workforce Development and Policy in Additive29:54 Respect for Manufacturing in Germany and Japan30:44 The Rise of Trade Careers in the US31:37 Gen Z's Work Ethic and Technology's Impact34:34 AI's Threat to Entry-Level Jobs35:42 Policies Supporting Manufacturing Investments41:42 Strategic R&D Partnerships and Tax Implications46:23 Future Applications of AM

It was a real pleasure to welcome Kathleen Kosmoski, Director of Workforce Development at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), to Manufacturing an American Century. Kathleen leads national efforts to strengthen the engineering talent pipeline and is helping connect community colleges, manufacturers, and engineering societies in new ways to close the skills gap.Kathleen shares how ASME is engaging the next generation of engineers through its Community College Engineering Pathways and Mechanical Engineering Technology Apprenticeship programs, both designed to make engineering education more accessible and aligned with industry needs. She discusses how these initiatives are helping students enter the engineering profession as technicians and advance through hands-on learning and employer partnerships.We also talk about the unique role of professional societies in rebuilding America's manufacturing base, ASME's collaborations with other engineering associations, and Kathleen's vision for a more connected and inclusive technical workforce. Her experience leading workforce initiatives and her passion for solving complex challenges shine through as she describes how trust, local partnerships, and persistence are key to lasting impact. Thanks to Kathleen for joining us and for the incredible work she's doing to build the next generation of American engineers!

In this cutting-edge episode of Mining Minds, we sit down with Michael Hartley, Managing Director of InterKnowlogy, a North American AI and performance visualization company revolutionizing how the mining industry makes decisions. From his early years in Nova Scotia to his global career in oil, gas, and mining, Michael shares a fascinating journey that connects human performance, data-driven decision-making, and the future of AI in industrial operations. With real-world lessons, Michael breaks down how human factors engineering and artificial intelligence can change safety, efficiency, and leadership across the mining world. Discover how InterKnowlogy's Command Center and Caddi technologies are transforming decision-making at every level — from operators to executives — by helping people make better, faster, and smarter choices. This episode dives into technology, leadership, and the human side of innovation — a must-listen for anyone passionate about mining's future, workforce development, and real-world applications of AI in heavy industry. Please help us Welcome Michael Hartley to the Face!   Episode Sponsors:   Liebherr Mining JSR Fleet Performance  Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals    Episode Chapters:   03:00 – From Nova Scotia Roots to a Global Perspective 06:15 – Human Factors Engineering: The Science Behind Better Decisions 09:40 – Turning Data into Smarter, Safer Mining 13:10 – Lessons from his early career 18:30 – Mining's Future: Transparency, Trust, and Transformation 23:45 – AI Meets Mining: The Birth of Caddi 31:20 – The Human Element of Artificial Intelligence 38:00 – Changing Culture Through Smarter Decision-Making 45:50 – The Power of Visualization and Real-Time Insight 53:25 – Workforce Development and the Next Generation of Miners 01:20:00 – Building the Future of Mining with InterKnowlogy

The ongoing federal shutdown is causing problems at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. State officials say the shutdown has cut off funding and data the agency needs to do its work.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1174: Gov. Newsom vetoes a dealer doc fee hike, Tesla unleashes “Mad Max” mode amid mounting scrutiny, and Home Depot opens free training lanes to fuel America's next generation of skilled pros.Show Notes with links:California dealers were ready for a long-overdue bump to their doc fee cap, but Gov. Gavin Newsom hit the veto button — just a week after tightening dealership disclosure rules with the new CARS Act.The proposed bill would've raised the $85 doc fee cap to 1% of the sale price, up to $260.Newsom said “no,” citing affordability for consumers in an already pricey state.Dealers argue new transparency rules in the CARS Act will increase their workload — not lighten it.The CNCDA's Brian Maas called out the contradiction, saying the new law “imposes substantial advertising and disclosure burdens on dealers.”Newsom fired back that dealers shouldn't charge “hundreds more for only minutes of data entry.”While under multiple investigations for its driver-assist tech, Tesla has decided to lean into chaos — literally — by reintroducing “Mad Max” mode in its latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) update.The FSD v14.1.2 update lets cars drive faster and change lanes more aggressively than the previous “Hurry” mode.The feature revives Tesla's 2018 “Mad Max” driving style, which Elon Musk once described as ideal for navigating Los Angeles traffic.Early users have already reported cars rolling stop signs and speeding up to 15 mph over posted limits.This comes as NHTSA runs four separate probes into Tesla's FSD and the California DMV sues over its name.As the skilled labor gap keeps growing, The Home Depot is rolling up its sleeves with Path to Pro — a nationwide program offering free training and connections to jobs in construction and the trades.PathToPro.com lays out career paths and resources for anyone interested in the skilled trades.The free, on-demand Skills Program offers virtual training in English and Spanish — no cap on enrollment.The Path to Pro Network connects jobseekers with hiring Home Depot Pros, who can post and review candidates for free.It's designed for anyone 18+ who wants to learn, upskill, or transition into construction.“We aim to help build the next generation of trades professionals,” said Jenna Arca, Home Depot's Director of Workforce Development.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 16, 2025:We hear how the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is faring during the government shutdown,Outline the state's teacher turnover trends over the last decade,Uncover the world of Soviet-era samizdat,Get the latest numbers on the nation's wealth gap,Meet one of the artists who's helping the Madison Public Library celebrate 150 years of service,And much more.

Send us a textWe record live at IMAPS to follow a first-time attendee's leap into advanced packaging and a trio of high school students discovering semiconductors, robotics, and career paths that bridge disciplines. Along the way, we unpack speed-to-market, standards, hybrid vs TCB, and why AI skills matter.• why a self-funded first conference can reset a career• key takeaways from PDCs and technical talks• time-to-market pressure across packaging workflows• standards tension between front-end and packaging• hybrid bonding promise versus TCB workhorse reality• how to network with intent and follow through• volunteering with IMAPS to build early-career hubs• robotics as an on-ramp to semiconductors• interdisciplinary routes into microelectronics• student goals, mentors, and university paths• practical questions to ask on the expo floorIMAPS InternationalIMAPS is the largest society dedicated to microelectronics and electronics packaging advancement.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBecome a sustaining member! Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and TwitterInterested in reaching a qualified audience of microelectronics industry decision-makers? Invest in host-read advertisements, and promote your company in upcoming episodes. Contact Françoise von Trapp to learn more. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2024 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

In this episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres welcome Erin Izen, Executive Director of The Home Depot Foundation®, for an uplifting conversation about service, opportunity, and the power of skilled trades to transform communities.Erin shares how The Home Depot Foundation® is helping address the skilled labor shortage through its Path to Pro™ program, which provides free training, scholarships, and career resources to help individuals build meaningful careers in the trades. From supporting U.S. military veterans to empowering young people through partnerships with organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America®, Erin highlights how strategic investment and community collaboration can open doors to lifelong careers and generational stability.This episode is a reminder that building futures is not just about tools and materials. It is about lifting people up, restoring purpose, and creating pathways to prosperity through skilled work. If you believe in strengthening your workforce, supporting your community, or inspiring the next generation of trades professionals, this is an episode worth sharing.

In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt speaks with Frank Gibson from the North Central Ohio Region Manufacturing Workforce Alliance about the intricacies of workforce development. They discuss the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, the evolution of workforce strategies, and the critical role of apprenticeships in building a skilled workforce. Frank shares insights on loyalty in the workforce, the challenges of implementing apprenticeship programs, and the necessity of investing in human capital to ensure sustainable growth in manufacturing and other sectors. If you ever wondered what the whole picture looks like when it comes to the moving parts of how people work and the systems that support them, this one is for you! In This Episode:-00:00:Workforce 4.0 Intro-00:30: Welcoming Frank Gibson To Workforce 4.0-03:47: The Importance of Collaboration in Workforce Development-08:39: Identifying Key Stakeholders in Workforce Development-12:26: The Role of Economic Development in Workforce Initiatives-16:22: Historical Perspectives on Workforce Loyalty-20:15: Current Trends and Future Directions in Workforce Development-22:17: The Evolution of Manufacturing in Ohio-23:23: The Importance of Apprenticeships-25:25: Implementing Effective Apprenticeship Programs-30:26: Challenges in Workforce Development-35:01: Investing in Human Capital-40:40: Workforce 4.0 OutroMore About Frank Gibson:Frank, CEO and Interim Chairman of the Board, Workforce Development Advisor, retired from The Ohio State University Marion – Alber Enterprise Center. As an established business development expert, recognized throughout career for driving organic growth across operations. His expertise across industries has helped to guide operations in a positive direction, leading them through change and embedding Lean processes to support cross-functional teams. Frank is a passionate coach with a keen interest in the continued development of talent in businesses. His experience within adult education and in the development of training programs has given him the insight to drive professionals to the next level. As a mentor, he provides workforces with safe environments in which to air their concerns, identifying effective solutions and resolving problems to increase productivity and the satisfaction of teams in place. Throughout his career, he has brought his understanding of governance and what it is that businesses really need in order to move towards established goals. To learn more about Frank, connect with him here.

Originally uploaded September 26th, reloaded October 12th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Krista Johnson, Deputy Director for Workforce Development at Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Michigan's reading scores are at an all-time low. Can you explain how adult education programs help improve literacy for both adults and their children? Why is it important for parents to gain literacy and other essential skills, and how does this benefit the entire family? With half a million Michiganders lacking a high school diploma, how do the state's adult education programs open doors to better jobs and economic stability? How can residents find and participate in the free or low-cost adult education programs available across Michigan? Michigan's reading scores are at an all-time low. Research shows children of adults with low literacy skills are 72% more likely to struggle with reading themselves. When parents can read, they pass those skills on to their kids, setting the entire family up for success. That's why Adult & Family Literacy Week (Sept. 14–20) is such a critical moment to highlight the role of adult education. Right now, half a million Michiganders lack a high school diploma, a barrier that prevents them from finding good-paying jobs and helping their children thrive academically. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity supports more than 110 free or low-cost adult education programs across the state, opening doors for adults to: Build essential reading and math skills Earn industry-recognized credentials Increase their lifetime earnings potential (Michiganders with a high school credential earn $7,600 more per year than those without) Break the cycle of intergenerational low literacy » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this conversation, we interview Toni Cunningham, the president and CEO of the Godman Guild, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce development and economic mobility. Toni discusses the organization's mission to empower individuals through durable skills training, personalized career pathways, and community partnerships.She shares insights from her journey into nonprofit leadership and emphasizes the importance of team management and collaboration. The conversation also highlights upcoming events and the exciting future plans for the Godman Guild.Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

Manufacturing is at a pivotal crossroad. Rapid advances in automation, AI, and industrial IoT are transforming the shop floor, creating an urgent need for a new generation of skilled workers. But how do we build a workforce ready to keep up with this technological wave? In this episode, we go Inside SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC), a national initiative dedicated to answering that question. We sit down with Dr. Deb Volzer, SME's Vice President of Workforce Development, to discuss how this program is reshaping the collaboration between community colleges, employers, and local organizations to solve America's skilled labor crisis. What you'll learn: Why the Workforce Challenge Exists: America's competitiveness hinges on closing the widening skills gap caused by unprecedented technological change. The Power of Community College Hubs: How 25 colleges across 17 states are using innovative strategy sessions—like the "sticky storm" design thinking exercise—to align community resources and create hyper-local talent pipelines. Piloting New Approaches: Hear about the initiative's success using AI-powered chat tools for targeted social media marketing, reaching hundreds of thousands of prospective students and uncovering thousands of potential learners in just a few weeks. Critical Takeaways: Dr. Volzer shares three vital lessons from the first year, including the looming faculty shortage crisis and the essential role of continuous industry dialogue to keep curriculum current. This conversation is a blueprint for how communities can future-proof their workforce and ensure manufacturing remains strong in America.

While everyone is focusing on EV cars, who is looking out after the charger network to power all those cars? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down here in Los Angeles, with Kameale Terry, the humble and innovative CEO of ChargerHelp, to explore the surprising gaps in clean energy infrastructure — and her teams' bold ideas to build the diverse workforce needed to fix them. From her unexpected path out of retail banking to becoming a clean energy leader, Kameale shares what it takes to build a business, a movement, and a future-ready workforce in the clean energy space. Whether you're pursuing a career in clean energy, or are starting or investing in the green tech companies, or are an EV owner, wondering how we'll keep your cars running across the nation, this episode brings fresh insight and practical takeaways.Feel free to follow and engage with KAMEALE here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamealecterry/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameale.christinia/Website: https://www.chargerhelp.com/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers03:39 Meet Kameale Terry: A Leader in Clean Energy09:46 The Future of EV Charging Infrastructure12:49 The State of EV Adoption and Infrastructure17:49 Global Perspectives on Clean Energy Innovations23:42 Workforce Development in Clean Energy29:47 ChargerHelp: Revolutionizing EV Charging Services35:48 The Future of Clean Tech and Smart Cities39:44 Navigating Political Challenges in Clean Energy44:43 Personal Reflections and Insights from Kameale49:36 Actionable Steps for Entering the Clean Tech Industry

In this special Manufacturing Month episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, is joined by a powerhouse panel of workforce development leaders: Jeannine Kunz, Executive Director and CEO of SME; Erica Logan, Workforce Development Director of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Industrial Base Program; and Joe Barto, Program Leader of the Navy's Talent Pipeline Program. Together, they dive deep into one of the most urgent issues facing U.S. manufacturing today, the growing talent gap.

In this episode host Marc Goldberg interviews Clatsop Community College graduate Emily Bates, Clatsop Community College president, Jarrod Hogue, and the Director, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD) at the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), Donna Lewelling.Emily shares more about her experience as a returning student at the college including her active involvement in student government helping build community for other students while developing valuable leadership skills. President Hogue reflects on Emily's interview and elaborates on the critical role the college plays in a rural community supporting workforce and economic development and the value and benefit of strong employer partnerships in that work.Director Lewelling discuses how Adult Basic Skills programs across Oregon community colleges ensure better access to pathways leading to good jobs and careers for more Oregonians through innovative career pathway programs like Integrated Education and Training (IET) and holistic student supports. The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregon's participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network.

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson sits down with Molly Howey, CEO of the Greater Topeka Partnership, to discuss how Topeka is redefining what is possible for mid-sized U.S. cities. Molly shares how uniting economic development, downtown revitalization, tourism, and the chamber under one strategic umbrella helped the city align its vision and accelerate growth. From transforming a once-quiet airfield into a future industrial hub, to building momentum in the Animal Health Corridor and nurturing homegrown startups, Molly reveals the creative thinking and community grit driving Topeka forward. Her story offers powerful lessons for any economic developer aiming to build sustainable, people-centered progress in their community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Build coalitions that outlast personalities. Lasting economic momentum comes from strong systems, not single champions. Create structures that unite business, government, and community voices under shared priorities that continue beyond individual leaders. Treat your community as your product. Successful economic developers are storytellers and brand builders. Invest in placemaking, amenities, and perception as deliberately as you do in incentive packages and infrastructure. Leverage what already works. Identify your city's natural strengths--industry clusters, geographic advantages, or workforce skills--and double down on them. Sustainable growth often comes from amplifying existing assets, not chasing trends. Make collaboration your default setting. Align chambers, tourism groups, and EDOs so they speak with one voice. Shared data, messaging, and strategy save resources and multiply your impact. Blend local grit with global reach. Topeka's partnership with Plug and Play shows how even smaller markets can attract international innovation by thinking globally while staying true to local identity. Focus on people as much as projects. Workforce, childcare, housing, and livability are no longer "supporting factors" but central pillars of competitiveness. Put people at the center of every initiative. Tell your story relentlessly. Economic development is half execution and half narrative. Share wins, celebrate progress, and communicate constantly to reshape how residents and outsiders view your community. Simplify your strategy to amplify impact. Broad plans can dilute focus. Concentrate on a few bold goals that your team and partners can rally around, and measure success through consistent, visible progress. Encourage entrepreneurship as a civic value. Support for small businesses, startups, and innovation hubs builds resilience and broadens economic opportunity across every layer of the local economy. Keep learning, listening, and adapting. The best economic developers are curious. Study other regions, borrow ideas shamelessly, invite new perspectives, and stay flexible as industries and demographics evolve. Special Guest: Molly Howey.

This week, the boys sling hot takes like baristas slinging lattes, diving into HR tech, AI, and corporate shenanigans with their signature wit. Kicking things off, they set the stage with a vibe check, chuckling over the wild ride of recruitment tech while side-eyeing the economic chaos of startups chasing venture capital like kids chasing ice cream trucks. No military leadership talk here, but they roast corporate missteps with the gusto of drill sergeants. The spotlight lands on JuiceBox, an AI-powered recruiting tool that snagged $36 million, including a $30 million Sequoia-led Series A. Chad's jazzed, calling it the “Capri Sun of HR tech” for its catchy name and $10 million revenue rocket. He wonders if they'll build a platform or get gobbled up in an acquisition faster than you can say “merger margarita.” Joel, the grumpy cat of the duo, sniffs history repeating, comparing JuiceBox to 2010s sourcing flops like Entelo. “Build fast, sell faster, or get squashed by LinkedIn,” he grumbles, predicting a big-tech beatdown. Next, they geek out over AI agents revolutionizing recruitment. Chad raves about Hackajob's agents that dig through applicant databases like treasure hunters, saving cash and recruiter sanity. Joel dreams of Chrome's new free Gemini AI turning browsers into job-search genies, scaring HR tech vendors like a horror flick. Chad warns, “Free? You're the product, kids!” as they lament job scams and hope AI security saves the day. LinkedIn's new Learning Career Hub gets a roasting—Chad calls it a “half-baked LinkedIn loaf” compared to slick competitors like Degreed. Joel likens it to Apple's VR headset: a panicked hedge against being left behind. They also torch Reid Hoffman's claim that work-life balance is a “red flag,” with Chad snapping, “Want me to work like a CEO? Pay me like one!” Joel laughs it off as Silicon Valley hot air, like a CEO dropping truth bombs after one too many kombuchas. Ford's CEO Jim Farley's $5 million pledge to train 15,000 workers by 2026 gets a collective eye-roll. Chad calls it “couch cushion change,” comparing it to Apple and Tesla's billion-dollar China training sprees. “Farley's begging for government handouts like a kid at a candy store,” he scoffs. Joel agrees, noting it's chump change next to a Super Bowl ad, and both warn U.S. companies are losing the EV race to China's manufacturing muscle. Finally, a Waymo self-driving car's illegal U-turn leaves cops stumped—no driver, no ticket! Chad, fresh off a Spanish speeding ticket by camera, wonders why the U.S. can't keep up with “Star Trek-level” tech. Joel predicts local governments will milk Google for fines to fund football fields. With automation on the rise, they're all in—just don't expect Robocop to sort it out anytime soon. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:21 - Reflections on Current Events and Military Leadership 05:19 - Job Market Insights and Economic Concerns 09:13 - Cultural Commentary and Sports Events 16:11 - Tech Innovations in Recruitment 22:56 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook 25:06 - Evolving Market Strategies 27:13 - The Role of Agents in Recruitment 31:00 - Google's AI Integration and User Behavior 40:10 - LinkedIn's Challenges and Opportunities 46:32 - Ford's Workforce Development and EV Challenges 52:26 - Accountability in Autonomous Vehicles

We'll learn about the resources available from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development from Secretary Amy Pechacek. Civic Media's James Kelly brings us the stories he is following in the Chippewa Valley. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Amy Pechacek

In this episode of the Charity Charge Nonprofit Spotlight Series, we interview Patrick Young, the National Vice President of Workforce Development and Economic Development at the Youth Advocate Program (YAP). They discuss YAP's mission to support youth impacted by the justice system, focusing on providing alternatives to incarceration and addressing the barriers to employment for formerly incarcerated individuals.Patrick shares insights into YAP's holistic approach, which includes family support and community engagement, and highlights the organization's impressive success rates. As YAP celebrates its 50th anniversary, Patrick discusses the challenges faced by nonprofits in the current landscape and offers advice for future preparedness, emphasizing the importance of integrating digital strategies to reach and support youth effectively.About Charity Charge:Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Feld interviews Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil, exploring the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) into the oil and gas industry. Christopher shares his personal journey from traditional welding to 3D printing and outlines ExxonMobil's strategic initiatives in adopting additive manufacturing. Key topics include the company's partnerships with universities, the deployment of advanced technologies like laser powder bed fusion and wire DED, and the establishment of a digital supply network to streamline production. Christopher also highlights the role of the Louisiana Additive Manufacturing Association in workforce development and discusses the challenges and future potential of scaling additive manufacturing within the sector. The episode concludes with details about the upcoming Additive Manufacturing Oil and Gas Summit in Houston, and the significance of industry collaboration in advancing these technologies.00:46 Guest Introduction: Christopher Beeson from ExxonMobil01:36 Chris's Journey into Oil and Gas and Additive Manufacturing04:53 ExxonMobil's Additive Manufacturing Initiatives07:45 Scaling Additive Manufacturing Across ExxonMobil14:35 Field Node and Industry Collaboration21:07 Applications and Future of Additive Manufacturing28:26 Urgent Need for Replacement Parts28:48 Understanding Bubble Caps29:13 Machinery Anti-Wicking Device30:24 Additive Manufacturing Projects33:52 Workforce Development and Partnerships37:34 Scaling Additive Manufacturing42:28 Future of Additive Manufacturing in Oil and Gas43:00 Challenges and Solutions in Additive Manufacturing51:22 Additive Manufacturing Summit52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

In this special Workforce Development Month episode of Work Talk, we turn the spotlight on the people who make it all happen. Listeners will hear directly from the dedicated staff of the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board as they share what they love most about their work and the impact it has on individuals, businesses, and the community. From helping job seekers find meaningful careers to supporting local employers and strengthening regional growth, these personal reflections reveal the heart and passion behind workforce development in Southwest Virginia.

The complex systems of the Energy Transition require people with hands-on technical training that traditional universities just don't provide. Hear how SCU Motorsport and Director Alan O'Neill are addressing this issue with a unique approach that also instills passion and engagement in the students.

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner welcomes Blair Durham, co-founder and CEO of Black BRAND, to discuss the intersection of workforce health literacy, economic empowerment, and community development, with a special focus on narrowing the racial wealth gap in Hampton Roads.Blair Durham is a dynamic leader who has spent the past decade building Black BRAND - Hampton Roads' Regional Black Chamber of Commerce - into a powerhouse for business and professional development. With a background in psychology and sociology, and a keen passion for social equity, Blair is leading transformative initiatives in entrepreneurship, workforce preparation, access to capital, and financial sustainability that aim to strengthen and expand Black-owned businesses while fostering regional economic growth.Seth and Blair explore the strategies and outcomes of Black BRAND's work, touching on the vital importance of health literacy in personal and collective economic success. Their conversation offers powerful insights for anyone interested in building healthier, more resilient, and inclusive communities.Key takeaways from their conversation:☑️ Black BRAND is committed to addressing gaps in business development, professional advancement, and entrepreneurship for the Black community - while simultaneously promoting regional economic growth.☑️ Black BRAND has facilitated millions of dollars in grants and loan access, and is now working to build its own financial institution to better serve graduates and local businesses.☑️ With over 700 entrepreneurs supported since COVID and targeted initiatives for women in workforce development, Black BRAND meticulously tracks outcomes to demonstrate real impact to funders and the community.☑️ Blair emphasizes that Black BRAND's focus on workforce readiness and inclusive economic development transcends political winds, serving a broad business case that benefits all.☑️ Recognizing that health literacy is the single greatest determinant of health outcomes, Black BRAND integrates wellness initiatives - from educational forums to healthy workplace practices - into its broader economic mission.☑️ The organization is pioneering efforts to raise awareness among business owners about the critical connection between their personal well-being and professional success.Blair's optimism and clear-eyed vision highlight the power of community-rooted partnerships and targeted action to advance both health and economic well-being.Links:Blair Durham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-durham-15528a17a/Black Brand: https://www.blackbrand.bizLearn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit EdLogics.About The Health Literacy 2.0 PodcastImproving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs. Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs. The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast is produced by the HR podcast production agency.

Invisible systems like algorithms play a powerful role in entrepreneurial success, shaping who gets access to opportunities and who does not. On this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood dives into the world of gender bias, equitable AI, and economic justice with a fresh, thought-provoking lens, challenging listeners to rethink the foundations of modern entrepreneurship.Guest Katica Roy is a gender economist, tech CEO, and advocate whose family history—rooted in stories of immigration and resilience—fuels her mission for equity. From her own battles for fair pay as a breadwinner mother to being featured in the New York Times, Katica commands a unique and powerful voice on dismantling barriers in the workplace and beyond.Together, Marcia and Katica explore how algorithmic bias perpetuates inequality, and most importantly, what all of us can do to foster change, both individually and systemically. Packed with actionable insights and a sense of urgency, this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in creating a fairer, more innovative future in business and tech. To get the latest from Katica Roy, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/katicaroy/https://www.katicaroy.com/abouthttps://designobserver.com/why-ethical-ai-is-good-business/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

In this episode of Shelf Confidence, we dive into the evolving world of workforce development in the convenience store industry. Join Jeff Kahler, CEO & President of Ready Training Online (RTO), Paul Rankin, Vice President of Retail Marketing at Country Fair, and Steve Seymor, Director of Personal, at Country Fair.  As they share how their organizations teamed up to elevate training for frontline staff. From launching custom e-learning platforms to building a culture of development, this episode is packed with real stories, smart strategies, and a few laughs from the field. Whether you're in retail, HR, or just love hearing about creative business solutions, this conversation will leave you with insights and inspiration you can use.If you enjoy Shelf Confidence, please subscribe and share. Thanks for listening!

This episode discusses the remainder of the results of the work from home survey conducted in 2024 by members of the Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners Advisory Group on Operational and Workforce Development. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

In episode 132 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Justine Krank discuss the realities and nuances of pursuing US government grants for nonprofit organizations.  They discuss: common misconceptions including that government grants equals federal grants The challenges and compliance demands that come with government dollars.  How to decode complex RFPs -- the hidden requirements that can make or break an application, and  how to get an organization truly grant-ready — not just on paper, but with the capacity to manage the work.  why the human side of building relationships even in the often opaque government grant space is important   Episode highlights: [00:08:17] Clearing Up Misconceptions About Government Grants [00:09:24] The Challenge of Reading RFPs [00:11:48] Why It Matters Who Writes the RFP [00:13:49] The Hidden Details in Grant Links [00:16:02] Budget Pitfalls in Grant Applications [00:17:32] Federal vs. State and Local Funding [00:20:08] Balancing Risk, Reward, and Compliance [00:23:18] Shifting Grant Strategies Amid Funding Freezes [00:25:45] Building True Grant Readiness [00:28:40] How to Research Relevant Funding Streams [00:30:56] The Often-Overlooked Human Element [00:32:31] The Bottom Line: Alignment and Capacity Guest Bio: Justine founded Gold Dust Grants in January 2023 after almost 10 years in the nonprofit field. She's an Intersectional Professional with a background rooted in reproductive justice, a B.A. from UC Berkeley, and over six years of dedicated institutional grant writing experience, bringing in almost $12 million as Lead Writer. As a consultant, she leverages her experience in nonprofit contracts & compliance, and her legal studies background, to help nonprofits submit clear and cohesive proposals with a strong case for support. While the bulk of her grant experience is writing for Transition-Age Youth programs (ages 14-25), she also has extensive experience in: Housing, Mental Health, Workforce Development, and LGBTQIA+ services. She has worked on successful proposals totaling over $25 million in awards funded Important Links and Resources: Justine Krank Gold Dust Grants Consulting   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

In this episode of Kingdom Over Everything, I talk with Sean Kouplen, Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, Founder of the 94X Movement, and former Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development in Oklahoma. After a supernatural turnaround saved Regent Bank during the 2008 financial crisis, Sean surrendered the business to the Lord. From that point forward, the bank's purpose has been clear: “To show God's love to our employees, clients, and communities.”Sean shares powerful stories of what God has done in and through the bank, how the 94X Movement is helping leaders across the country bring their faith into the workplace, and what it looks like to lead with Kingdom courage even in government.Mentioned in Episode:94X Movement: https://94xmovement.comRegent Bank: https://regent.bankFaith in Business Events: https://faithinbusinessseries.com/

In this episode, we're talking with Cody Bork, instructor at Western Technical College's heavy diesel program. His new fall students are wired for fixing equipment, and he's in awe of their technical savvy and thirst for learning. Bork has witnessed the effect of IEDA scholarships on several students. Thanks to the IEDA Foundation, individual merit-based scholarships of $5,000 each have a profound impact on hard-working students who are trying to clear all hurdles to achieve their goal of becoming heavy equipment service technicians. Join us as we talk about his observations on trends, the importance of company culture and communication, and what's essential to the next generation of young technicians entering the CE industry.    Visit Western Technical College: https://www.westerntc.edu/   Connect with IEDA: Visit IEDA Group Website IEDA Events   Produced By: Social Chameleon

Serve first. Win later. You will learn that and more in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. Our special guest for today is entrepreneur and general contractor Bo Jones. Bo is a builder by trade, but even more so, he's a builder of futures. As the CEO of CareerPathway.com, Bo is leading a movement that's reimagining how we connect talent with opportunity. On a mission to radically simplify college and career exploration, he's helping students, job seekers, employers, and educators navigate a clearer, smarter path to success. His inspiration? Real pain points like watching his construction company pour time and money into outdated recruiting strategies with little return, and witnessing firsthand how difficult it is for his own kids to find purpose in their career journeys. Bo also serves as President of Tru-Built Construction, a full-scale design/build construction firm with decades of success in residential and commercial development. But he's more than a successful entrepreneur; he's a passionate problem-solver who understands the disconnect between education and employment. He built CareerPathway.com out of pure necessity to streamline the process, amplify exposure for schools and businesses, and give individuals something they've been craving all along: clarity and confidence about their futures. If you're tired of workforce challenges, struggling talent pipelines, and missed connections in hiring and education, this podcast will feel like a breath of fresh air. Bold, approachable, and relentlessly motivated, Bo brings powerful insights and straight-talk solutions to anyone looking to build something meaningful for themselves, their teams, or their communities. Bo shares how showing clients every bid, budget, and line item upfront creates trust and transparency, and how that model fuels repeat and referral business. We talk about the highs and the lows, and how strong client relationships make all the difference.  Get ready to hear what happens when innovation meets action and why Bo believes we're just getting started.   Ripple with Bo Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-jones/ Websites: careerpathway.com, tru-built.net   Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Stay in the loop by being a part of the Ripple mail list: https://ripplecentral.com/subscribe Be a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SteveHarper Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond To inquire about my availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com.   #Construction #Trades #Entrepreneurship #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerExploration #CustomHomes #Multifamily #OpenBookConstruction #Nebraska

Building a Winning Culture: Empowering Women in Sports   This week's podcast features the return of Jenny Coe, an HCPC Registered Sport Psychologist, Senior Lead in Workforce Development at The FA, and Co-Author of "Women Working in Sports." Discover: How understanding human behavior and clarity can foster a strong workforce culture. The impact of a "Listening Tour" when embarking on a new role in sports. The role of consistency in enhancing your communication skills. Jenny's journey in developing strategic leadership within the football industry. Strategies for advancing equity in women's sports. The inspiration behind Jenny's co-authorship of "Women Working in Sports." Jenny shares how to build authentic relationships in the sports industry and much more.   Tune in for actionable insights designed to empower women in the world of sports.     Podcast Show Notes: Jen's 1st Podcast Chat: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3C8sxqsjCkC0dnlWpb6EIG?si=3c9d6ccc8d724b31   Jenny's New Book & Get Your Copy Here: Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nyt4wH Book Website: https://www.sequoia-books.com/catalog/women/   How To Connect With Jenny? Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-coe-1a308a49/

ACT celebrates Workforce Development Month with a powerful keynote from LaShana Lewis—technologist, advocate, and Chair of Opportunity@Work's Stars Advisory Council. Recorded live at ACT's Atlanta Summit, LaShana shares her personal journey and the systemic barriers faced by STARs—those Skilled Through Alternative Routes. Her story highlights the urgent need for inclusive, skills-based hiring and the role of ACT's Work Ready Communities in building skills-driven pathways.Connect with LaShana LewisMore STARs Stories with Opportunity@WorkRural STARs Joint Research Partnership with ACT and Opportunity@Work Webinar from ACT's Center for Impact in Learning featuring LaShana LewisThe Next ACT Summit at NashvilleWorkforce Development Month Resources from NAWDP

Send us a textSEMI's flagship event, SEMICON West, is moving to Phoenix, Arizona this October 7-9, 2025, after 35 years in San Francisco, coinciding with the region's semiconductor manufacturing boom and $200 billion in announced investments. In this episode, Françoise speaks with SEMI Americas president, Joe Stockunas, who shares reasons for the move and what attendees can expect to experience. This includes: • Move driven by need to refresh the event and bring it closer to industry growth• New October timing based on attendee feedback to avoid disrupting July holidays• CEO Summit featuring keynotes from Arizona Governor Hobbs, TSMC, NVIDIA, and Intel• Exhibition floor expanding to over 1,500 booths (50% increase from last year)• Technical tracks focused on advanced packaging, AI, cybersecurity, and workforce development• Street fair networking event Tuesday evening on 3rd Street• Student attendance expected to jump from 700 to 7,000 thanks to proximity to Arizona's educational institutions• Special SemiQuest exhibit at Arizona Science Museum running September through year-end• Global Semicon events continue growing, with Semicon India doubling to 1,000 boothsFor registration and complete program information, visit semiconwest.org or download the event app to navigate the show and build your agenda.SEMIA global association, SEMI represents the entire electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBecome a sustaining member! Like what you hear? Follow us on LinkedIn and TwitterInterested in reaching a qualified audience of microelectronics industry decision-makers? Invest in host-read advertisements, and promote your company in upcoming episodes. Contact Françoise von Trapp to learn more. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the 3D InCites Podcast? Check out our 2024 Media Kit. Learn more about the 3D InCites Community and how you can become more involved.

Dr. Nikia Grayson, nurse midwife, family nurse practitioner, and anthropologist, joins us to share how she's helping reclaim and restore Black midwifery in the South. As Chief Clinical Officer at CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health in Memphis, TN, Dr. Grayson has led groundbreaking efforts to open Memphis' first and only birth center, launch the nation's first Black Midwifery Fellowship, and provide full-spectrum, justice-centered reproductive care. In this episode, Dr. Grayson reflects on the challenges of dismantling systemic racism in health care, the impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion access in the South, and the importance of investing in doulas, midwives, and community-based care. Dr. Grayson also offers advice for birth workers on building new systems rooted in justice, joy, and liberation. Content note: Discussion of infant mortality disparities as well as difficulties in accessing abortion care post-Dobbs decision. (02:33) The Vision Behind CHOICES (04:44) Obstetric Racism and Health Care Barriers in Memphis (07:21) Building Memphis' First Birth Center (10:34) A Calling to Midwifery and Restoring Black Traditions (13:41) Early Work in Home Birth and Community Care (15:19) Growing a Midwifery Team in Memphis (17:57) Launching the Black Midwifery Fellowship (20:11) Pivoting Care After the Dobbs Decision (24:26) Sustaining Joy and Practicing Self-Care in Justice Work (30:51) Partnering with Doulas and Growing Community Support (34:27) Investing in Workforce Development and Training (35:41) Advice for Birth Workers: Build Boldly, Do It Afraid   Resources Learn more about CHOICES: www.yourchoices.org | @yourchoicesclinics Explore the Black Midwifery Fellowship: www.yourchoices.org/fellowship-for-black-midwives   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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When the agtech is not working in the field, we can be quick to search for answers in the product itself. But sometimes, the solution is not there. That's because it's not a technical problem, but rather a social systems challenge.Kevin Boyle is the Director of Organizational and Workforce Development at the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI). He argues that a key component of the farming and food system is often overlooked; and that's the people who work on the ground. Farm workers can be seen as low-skilled, with little more to offer than the set tasks they perform. However, Kevin is seeking to change this approach, to better recognize the knowledge these workers have, and to create recognizable career paths for them.Kevin also believes that focusing on the workforce will ultimately benefit the development and adoption of agtech. He spent much of his career in telecommunication tech, where he helped integrate the new digital technologies of the 1990s into the system, including the workers.Sarah and Kevin discuss:·  Kevin's unique career background, from growing up on a farm, to working in telecommunications tech, and consulting across Europe and the United States.·  How the perception of farm workers as ‘tools' rather than humans with skills, knowledge, and desires has hindered tech adoption.·  How to better recognize the skills and knowledge of farm workers, to build high performance farming businesses·  How applied university research can be used to test a product in the broader system before it goes to market.Useful links:·  Can robotics solve the farm labor problem? With Connie Bowen and Sophie Thorel·  How policy hamstrings agtech in California - Walt Duflock 

In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, I've got Ryan Rohrman, CEO of Rohrman Automotive, to explore the intersection of legacy, leadership, and innovation in the automotive industry. Ryan shares how he honors the 60+ year foundation laid by his grandfather while steering a multi-dealership organization toward growth and relevance. From creating memorable customer and employee experiences to embracing AI and technology without losing the human touch, Ryan discusses the principles that guide his team, including transparency, innovation, personal connection, and servant-mindedness. He also dives into the importance of change management, training, and gamification to keep employees engaged, reduce turnover, and foster a culture that's ready to adapt to new challenges. Listeners will gain insights into: Balancing legacy and modern leadership in family-owned dealerships Building a culture of human-first customer experience (CX) Integrating AI and automation while maintaining genuine human connections Training, gamification, and strategies for reducing turnover Preparing your team to embrace change and innovation Whether you're a dealership leader, automotive professional, or someone interested in effective leadership and customer experience, this conversation with Ryan Rohrman offers actionable strategies to drive relationships and deliver awesome experiences—every single time. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |Jennifer@edealersolution.com | 800-625-1590 | edealersolutions.com | Jen Suzuki, President and Founder of eDealer Solutions, Inc. | Dealership Education | www.edealersolutions.com | Meet me!bit.ly/3J7011t  | Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki

This episode explores the widening treasury skills gap and how organizations can address it. Paul Galloway outlines the pressures of technology adoption, market complexity, and strategic demands, and what treasury professionals and hiring managers can do to keep up. From targeted hiring to “Semper Gumby” adaptability, learn how to build a future-ready team.  

In this episode, Jeff Utecht, Tricia Friedman, and Dr. Curt Merlau discuss the transformative role of AI and data literacy in education and employment. They explore how Pivot, an AI-powered tool, helps unemployed individuals find better job opportunities and training. The conversation emphasizes the importance of data literacy for educators and the potential of AI to personalize learning and improve educational outcomes. They also highlight real-world applications of data in education and the need for teachers to embrace AI responsibly to prepare students for the future. Connect with our guest on LinkedIN: Vice President @ Resultant | EdD, Organizational Leadership and Learning Former Educator, Administrator, and now Consultant. Interoperability Nerd. AI Enthusiast Connect with the work Dr. Curt does. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Pivot and AI in Employment 02:15The Importance of Data and AI Literacy 06:27AI's Role in Education and Personalized Learning 10:08The Power of Data in Student Success 12:42Emerging Pathways and Career Opportunities 19:36Preparing Teachers for an AI-Driven Future   Connect with Jeff and Tricia on LinkedIN   Jeff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffutecht/     Tricia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-friedman/