Podcasts about workforce education

Dr. Nicole Hudson, Executive Director of Workforce Education at UNLV, discussed her non-traditional educational journey and career progression, including her roles in opening campuses and teaching online. She highlighted her current role in bridging academia and industry, focusing on workforce development and employer partnerships. Hudson emphasized the importance of internships, paid opportunities, and career readiness programs, such as the Career Internship Fair on February 26. She also mentioned the Rebel Career Champions Network and the Rebel Employer Partners Program to enhance student-employer connections. Hudson stressed the need for students to develop soft skills and adaptability for the evolving job market.

In Episode 49, "Collaborative Growth: Transforming Workforce Training for Success," Akareem Spears, Dean of Workforce Economic Development at Bishop State Community College, joins hosts Brandi Merrill and Houston Blackwood for an insightful discussion on workforce development initiatives. Akareem shares his career journey, from his work in adult education to his current role leading workforce development at Bishop State. Discover Akareem's collaborative approach to problem-solving and his intentional efforts to support students. Explore the success of Bishop State's Skills for Success program, particularly its positive impact on local high schools and the integration with the college's CDL program. This episode also highlights the power of departmental collaboration in order to improve student outcomes and greater community impact as well as meeting specific needs of industry. Be inspired by strategic partnerships and forward-thinking initiatives that are transforming both education and industries to drive local economic growth. If you're passionate about collaboration, innovation, and workforce development, this episode is a must-listen!

Passion + Excellence = Success!In this episode of Bring More Joy to the Table, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my friend, Dr Shawnda Floyd, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Workforce Education at Dallas College.Today, Shawnda leads with a servant's heart, guiding over 4,300 faculty and adjunct professors and 127,000+ students toward a big audacious goal of reaching 180,000 students by 2030.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Guest: Alex Keuroghlian, Director, Division of Education and Trainings, The Fenway Institute, Fenway HealthRhea Boyd, MD, MPH, Pediatrician and Child and Public Health Advocate, interviews Alex Keuroghlian from Fenway Health about the role that identity plays in the health care workforce. They also discuss best practices for creating safe spaces of care for LGBTQIA+ populations and health policies critical to providing nondiscriminatory care.This season is sponsored by Deloitte.Learn more about Deloitte's work with Drivers of Health or the Deloitte Health Equity Institute.Related Links:  Pride and equity (Deloitte)How employers can spark a movement to help us live longer and healthier lives (Deloitte) Health Equity through Analytics (HExA): Literacy and numeracy (Deloitte) Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Care Among LGBT Adults, 2013-19 (Health Affairs)Sexual Orientation, High-Deductible Health Plans, And Financial Barriers To Care (Health Affairs)The views and opinions expressed by podcast speakers and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Deloitte or its personnel, nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse any individuals or entities featured on the episodes. Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

Community colleges are meeting a growing set of needs: boosting economic development, providing education equity, and training skilled workers. Kate Kinder, executive director at the National Council for Workforce Education, discusses how community colleges reflect and amplify the economies where they're located with programs designed to support the needs of local industries. They play a critical role in sustaining communities through education efforts that reflect the economies of the regions they serve; but are philanthropic organizations catching on and throwing their weight behind community colleges?

E372 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Aileen Zaballero and Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh about their latest book, “Revolutionizing The Online Learning Journey – 1500 Ways to Increase Engagement”. Aileen G. Zaballero, Ph.D., CPTD, is a senior partner of Rothwell & Associates (R&A) with a dual-title Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Comparative International Education from Pennsylvania State University. She has been a Certified Professional in Talent Development since 2009. Aileen has over 27 years of experience in the learning and development field and more than 10 years researching what adults learn, how they know it, and the value placed on types of knowledge. To date, Aileen has authored and co-authored over ten books on human resources and talent development. As an instructional designer and learning consultant, she created various educational and training materials, including online videos and webinars. As a practitioner and researcher, Aileen believes bridging academic discourse in workforce education (theory) with industry best practices (application) to address complex issues is critical. Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh is an accomplished business manager known widely as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and professional development coach, and trainer for over 30 years. Implementing his passion and visionary leadership skills, he produces extraordinary results in record time. Behnam brings his broad experience and successful track record to each project, whether it involves personal development, implementing customer-focused programs, integrating technologies, redesigning operational core processes, or delivering strategic initiatives. He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company that has worked with individuals, teams, and organizations on personal and professional development since 1993. He has authored and published ten books on topics related to the personal and professional development industry, including Organization Development, personal and professional coaching, and high performance. We discuss his latest book: “The Impact of the Current 4Cs Skills Gap in Organizations”. www.primecoeducation.com   20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/   Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com  

E370 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with William Rothwell, President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc., Rothwell & Associates, LLC, and Rothwell & Associates Korea in this episode. As a consultant, he has worked with over fifty multinational companies and countless governments and nonprofits. As a Distinguished Professor at Penn State University, University Park, where he has taught for 30 years, he is co-professor-in-charge of an online and onsite academic program that offers a master's degree in Organization Development and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development with an emphasis in Talent Development/Organization Development. Before joining Penn State in 1993, he had over fifteen years of executive-level work experience in human resources, talent development, and Organization Development leadership in government and private sector. With a combined fifty years of work experience in HR, OD, and Talent Development, he has published 164 books in the Human Resources field. We will be talking about his latest book, “Revolutionizing The Online Learning Journey—1500 Ways to Increase Engagement.” Wjr9@psu.edu 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com

In Episode 34, "Opportunities Unlocked: The Power of Connections and Workforce Education with Doug Brazier, hosts Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill welcome Director of Workforce Solutions for an insightful conversation about the impactful initiatives and inspiring success stories at Calhoun Community College.Join us as Doug shares his unique journey from working in his family's business to the world of higher education, revealing how he forges deep connections with students and empowers them to transform their lives through skills training. His captivating stories highlight the transformative impact of taking a leap of faith to learn new skills, revealing the remarkable outcomes that can follow. This episode also shines a light on the crucial role community colleges play in creating opportunities and fostering strong partnerships with local industries.  Whether you're passionate about workforce development, education, or simply love stories of resilience, this episode is a must-listen. This episode is a powerful reminder of how workforce education, industry connections, and community support can change lives and strengthen our communities. 

Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI, Raffaella Sadun, professor at Harvard Business School, and Matthew Beane, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, join Washington Post Live to discuss how the AI revolution could transform America's workforce, economy and classrooms.

Barbara Phillips Executive Director of Community Network Council Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms.  Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by EquityED 2024: An Antiracist Education Conference Get ready for two days curated with engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring speakers, all aimed at equipping you with the tools, skills, and insights needed to create inclusive and empowering spaces within any educational setting. To RSVP and to attend the conference use this link.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equityed-2024-an-antiracist-education-conference-tickets-897526113767?aff=JasonLinkedIn  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-bread-advancing-equity-registration-950939253907?aff=BarbEmail Barbara's Bio Ms. Phillips has been dedicated to the community for the last 30 years serving in various capacities in the Kent School District and the City of Kent. She was one of several individuals that founded CNC and continues to serve as the Executive Director. Barbara worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 27 years and holds a master's degree in project management and B.S. in Workforce Education and Development.  As the Executive Director she develops and manages youth programs, collaborates with organizations that benefit youth and their families. She continues to build alliances with schools, industry, and government offices to promote programming. We talked about the following and other items Barbara Phillips' Background and Interests Barbara's Career Journey and Advocacy Work Establishing and Growing CNC Academic Coaching and Parental Involvement Vetting Coaches and Expanding Programs Challenges and Systemic Issues in Education Building Alliances and Fundraising Equity Ed Conference and Community Engagement Personal Reflections and Long-Term Vision Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts.  Barbara's Social Media  Barbara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-phillips-15566519/ Community Network Council: https://wacnc.org/

All Things Internal Audit Tech: Quantum Computing in Internal Auditing In this episode, Frontier Foundry Co-founder and COO, Nick Reese, delves into the groundbreaking world of quantum computing and its game-changing potential for auditing. Discover how this cutting-edge technology could revolutionize the profession and learn practical tips on how internal auditors can stay ahead of the curve. Guest: Nick Reese, co-founder and COO of Frontier Foundry & former director of emerging technology at DHS Frontier Foundry Website hello@frontierfoundry.com Host: Lynne Moehl, director of internal audit and chief audit executive at The IIA Key Points:  Introduction to Quantum Computing(00:00:02 - 00:00:21) Quantum Computing's Impact on Auditing(00:00:54 - 00:02:47) Data Security and Cryptography Risks(00:03:2 - 00:06:22) Opportunities with Quantum Technology (00:07:41 - 00:08:54) Resources for Staying Informed (00:10:23 - 00:10:43) Practical Steps for Auditors (00:06:32 - 00:07:07, 00:10:15 - 00:11:48) Current State and Future of Quantum Computing (00:02:54 - 00:03:08, 00:14:44 - 00:14:49) Workforce Education and Preparation (00:18:12 - 00:19:34) Resources Mentioned: DHS Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) The IIA Related Content: Interested in this topic? Learn more about the role of internal auditors in providing organizations assurance for emerging technologies here. Visit The IIA's website or YouTube channel for related topics and more.

E361 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh and Dr. William J. Rothwell. Dr. Bakhshandeh is an accomplished business manager known widely as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and professional development coach, and trainer for over 30 years. He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company that has worked with individuals, teams, and organizations on personal and professional development since 1993. He has authored and published ten books on topics related to the personal and professional development industry, including Organization Development, personal and professional coaching, and high performance. Dr. William Rothwell is President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc. He has worked with over fifty multinational companies and countless governments and nonprofits. As a Distinguished Professor at Penn State University, he has taught for 30 years. He is co-professor-in-charge of an online and onsite academic program that offers a master's degree in Organization Development and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development with an emphasis in Talent Development/Organization Development. With a combined total of fifty years of work experience in HR, OD, and Talent Development, he has published 164 books in the Human Resources field. Dr. Aileen Zaballero, the co-author, is a senior partner of Rothwell & Associates and has over 27 years of experience in the learning and development field and more than ten years researching what adults learn, how they know it, and the value placed on types of knowledge. She has authored and co-authored over ten books on human resources and talent development. Today we are discussing their latest book, “The Inclusive, Empathic, and Relational Supervisor – Managing Diverse Employees through Interpersonal Relationships.” www.primecoeducation.com 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Summary: Dr. Bakhshandeh presented a 5-book series on supervisory leadership, a significant resource inspired by Dr. Rothwell's work from 40 years ago. This series, which delves into the evolution from 19th to 21st-century supervisory practices, is a must-read for anyone interested in modern competencies. It covers various topics, from successful and inclusive leadership to empathetic, agile, innovative, and ethical leadership. The series has garnered high praise from Taylor & Francis, underscoring its importance in the field. Dr. Rothwell highlighted a crucial point: about 600,000 supervisors in the US lack formal training and learn by observing superiors. The discussion underscored the need for practical guidance in supervision, equipping supervisors with the necessary skills. This includes mastering interpersonal skills, managing cultural differences, understanding emotional intelligence, and fostering self-awareness. The transition from family-owned to corporate settings and the importance of respecting individual growth were also emphasized. Dr. Rothwell shared a story about a supervisor who called her boss instead of 911 when faced with an employee crisis. This illustrates how supervisors often provide life advice and work guidance due to broken family institutions in some regions. Dr. Rothwell, Dr. Bakhshandeh, and Dr. discussed leadership in hybrid work environments. They stressed the need for supervisors to be trusted advisors, skilled in empathy, communication, and other competencies. William shared success stories from a high-potential program emphasizing hands-on training and regular coaching. The group discussed challenges like loneliness and increased suicide rates in hybrid settings.

In Episode 18, “Forging Futures: The Transformative Power of Workforce Education with Joe Johnson, Workforce Director at Wallace Community College in Dothan, AL joins Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill as they delve into the world of welding and workforce development in this eye-opening episode of Innovation Unplugged. Discover Joe's journey from industry professional to educator, and how pivotal moments, like a local welding competition, launched his career and now fuel his passion for teaching. Learn about the unique challenges and triumphs in training the next generation of welders and how these efforts are creating new opportunities and shaping the future of the workforce in Alabama. Tune in for an inspiring look at the impact of education and mentorship in the trades.

In this insightful episode, Dustin sits down with Dr. Jennifer King from Bisk to explore how institutions can support greater workforce development. Focusing on the evolution and maturation of digital education, they explore how institutions can navigate a continuously changing landscape to better align with workforce needs. Dr. King shares her extensive experience and discusses Bisk's strategic pivot towards creating more accessible and relevant educational pathways through micro-credentials and skills-based learning.Guest Name: Dr. Jennifer King, Vice President for Workforce & Education at BiskGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Jennifer King is a formerly tenured professor, academic dean and author who has been in higher education for more than two decades. Prior to joining Bisk in 2018, she served more than a decade as associate professor and assistant dean for Florida Southern College. More recently, she ran a consulting practice centered around education technology.She earned her PhD in Instructional Technology and Educational Tests & Measurement from University of South Florida College of Education and an undergrad from New York University. Her doctorate has made her a thought leader in online and remote instruction and learning.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Project Management is weird. You can have the same job title and be a very tactical execution-minded project manager - which is the way most of us start. Or you can be a strategic part of the leadership team, recognized for your ability to help executives make their vision a reality.  So, how do you develop yourself from tactical implementer to strategic partner?  This episode we are joined by two experienced leaders, Ralph Kliem and Gregg Richie, who have made this transition, and rose to provide pivotal strategic partnership roles with executive teams to help them develop Disaster Recovery capabilities. In fact, they wrote the book on it: Business Continuity Planning: A Project Management Approach. Ralph and Gregg will talk us through how to step beyond the mindset of a tactical project manager and engage with our leadership teams as a strategic partner. About our amazing guests, Ralph Kliem and Gregg Richie Ralph Kliem, M.A.,PMP, CBCP, is the author or co-author of twenty books, including the Management Lessons of the Great Explorers; Political Risk Management and the Global Supply Chain; Business Continuity Planning; and Leading High Performance Projects. He has also published in the Project Management Journal and PM Network.  He managed numerous business continuity projects and programs for major airplane programs at The Boeing Company as well as financial, operational auditing, and information systems projects. He is now retired after over 40 years in the private and public sectors.  Gregg D. Richie, has over 40 years of experience in project management.  His education includes a MBA with a specialization in Project Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, a BS in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a Master's Certificate in Applied Project Management from Villanova University. He has managed, participated in, or consulted on more than 1200 projects in his career, and  He authored three books on Microsoft Project.  As a retired member of the US Navy SEABEES, he uses real-world experiences in teaching project management concepts. You can follow or connect with Gregg at:   @GreggDRichie https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggrichie/   You can find their book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Business-Continuity-Planning-Management-Approach/dp/1482251787/  JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership STUMP THE PM'S! We love to hear about your tough PM issues, so please hit us up at podcast@pmhappyhour.com or on Linkedin and we'll see if we can help you. If we use your question, we'll send you a PM Happy Hour coaster you can enjoy at your next happy hour.  

Cynthia Sims, Ed.D. is President of Sims Intercultural Management Solutions LLC (S.I.M.S.). She is also Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern Illinois University, where she holds a joint appointment in the Department of Literacy, Leadership, & Development and Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Dr. Sims is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) expert with over 25 years of teaching and training experience. She has developed and facilitated numerous national and international workshops and presentations regarding workplace diversity, implicit bias, unearned privilege, gender discrimination, physical appearance discrimination, and employee empowerment. She also works closely with organizations to design diversity initiatives and policies that ensure an inclusive work environment exists for their staff, leaders, students, and clients. Dr. Sims is an author of numerous publications, including books, book chapters, and articles, mostly on diversity and workforce development topics. She has traveled to Asia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean to interview women regarding their experiences with appearance discrimination in pre-employment stages and within the workplace. After 30 years in higher education, Dr. Sims retired in July 2021 as an Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at College of DuPage. Prior to this role, Dr. Sims was Professor of Workforce Diversity at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from 2005 to 2019, where she also served as Associate Dean of the School of Education (formerly the College of Education and Human Services) and Chair of the Department of Workforce Education and Development. From 1995 to 2018, she was Visiting Faculty for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (formerly School for New Learning) at DePaul University. Dr. Sims received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville, a Master of Science in Public Service Management from DePaul University, a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and a Doctor of Education from Northern Illinois University. Please push the like button, share, subscribe, follow, and support. If you want to support Ms V The Storyteller Podcast, please email me at valisonelliot@gmail.com or visit my website @msvthestoryteller.co. You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn at Ms. V The Storyteller or visit my website @ msvthestoryteller.co. Thanks for listening! Cynthia info: Website: www.simsllc.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-sims-ed-d-85b9721b/

E341– Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh, PhD. MPS, founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting firm, is a seasoned business executive who is well-known as a dynamic writer, speaker, personal and business coach, and trainer with more than three decades of hands-on experience. He quickly achieves exceptional outcomes by combining his enthusiasm and imaginative leadership talents. Behnam delivers a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to each project, whether it entails personal development, customer-focused programs, technology integration, marketing, rethinking operational core processes, or delivering strategic initiatives. Dr. Bakhshandeh earned a BS in psychology, an MPS in Organization Development Change, and a Ph.D. in the Workforce Education & Development program at Pennsylvania State University, emphasizing Human Resources Development and Organization Development. Dr. Bakhshandeh has authored and published 10 personal and professional development books. He also designed and facilitated 17 coaching modules for individuals, couples, the public, teams, and organizations, 9 audio/video workshops, and 21 seminars and workshops. www.primecoeducation.com. In this session we spoke about his new book “Building an Organizational Coaching Culture-Creating Effective Environments for Growth and Success in Organizations”, shared about the coaching culture, how to train leaders, talent management, and the team in coaching culture. Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojan) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)

This episode is part of our Skilled Labor Series hosted by MCJ partner, Yin Lu. This series is focused on amplifying the voices of folks from the skilled labor workforce, including electricians, farmers, ranchers, HVAC installers, and others who are on the front lines of rewiring our infrastructure.Today we're talking about the US Department of Energy's strategy on what it takes to create a successful and sustaining energy workforce. Our guest is Betony Jones, who was appointed by President Biden as the DOE'S Director of the Office of Energy Jobs. This means she oversees jobs and workforce development strategies across the DOE as well as engagement with organized labor to ensure that the department's policies and programs implementation result in high-quality jobs. We hear about Betony's career through the Clinton administration, working at the University of California Labor Center, and founding a research group called Inclusive Economics and her decision to join the current administration to build an equitable energy workforce for the next decade.We break down what energy jobs mean, why there's a focus specifically on manufacturing and construction jobs within that definition, and we talk about the key elements needed for high-quality jobs, above average wages, predictable hours, short and long-term benefits like retirement and healthcare, jobs that give workers a voice, plus the importance of unions in enabling all of the above and how unions form. In this episode, we cover: Betony's background and career pathHow she leveraged policy research to demonstrate employment and economic impactsBetony's work in inclusive economicsDenver's sales tax case study successThe need for energy jobs in construction, manufacturing, engineering science. and R&DBetony's focus on the deployment workforceThe DOE's approach to quality jobs with good pay and benefitsThe importance of workers having a voice and the role of unionsHow a union is formed, how they gain power, and the impact on the clean energy transitionThe role of the private sector in building the energy workforceHow Betony measures success over the next 5 yearsEpisode recorded on Oct 11, 2023 (Published on Dec 13, 2023) Get connected with MCJ: Jason Jacobs X / LinkedInCody Simms X / LinkedInYin Lu X / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective / YouTube*If you liked this episode, please consider giving us a review! You can also reach us via email at content@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.

The focus needs to be on the money. In this episode of the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Dr. Chaz Austin, President of Austin Career Packaging & Marketing, shares his vast expertise on the gig economy and helps us understand all the aspects behind it.This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the ultimate accelerated leadership development platform with retention insurance. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation

When you're running a mission-driven business, marketing is about more than just landing new clients–it's about getting your message out to more people. Celina Shands is an expert at helping her clients tell their brand story and communicate their value to potential customers, partners, and funders. As CEO of Full Capacity Marketing, Celina is the 2017 Marketing CEO of the Year in the Pacific Coast USA, a former American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year, and a two-time Women Who Mean Business finalist. For the past 25 years, she's been a strong advocate for workforce education and economic development missions.  As a communications expert, Celina has helped more than 500 workforce development and K-12/post-secondary education organizations build high-performing outreach campaigns that empower vulnerable populations, students and job seekers to embrace their potential.  Finding the Best Marketing Strategy for Your Business After 25+ years experience in workforce development and marketing, Celina says she still follows the same process with all of her agency clients.  The first step is to sit down and define what problem the business is trying to solve in the market and what their unique selling proposition is. From there, the agency performs market research to understand the psychographics of the client's target audience. Customers are inundated with marketing messages so it's essential to use data to cut through the nose.  The last step is to add outreach strategies, which may involve a new website with search engine optimization (SEO), paid ads, or PR. The best strategy will depend on where your ideal client spends their time online. Relationship-Building and Word-of-Mouth Born and raised in North Carolina, Celina approaches business like a true southerner by putting relationships first. Up to 97% of her agency clients come from word-of-mouth referrals. From the early days of her business, Celina has prioritized her sense of mission and helping others. She built her network through email outreach, phone calls, and speaking at conferences. To this day, the company has never run an advertising campaign. Instead, Celina shares information freely with her audience through email newsletters, blogs, and ebooks. This educational approach has resulted in long-term, repeat customers–many of whom have become like family. Tips for Running a Remote Team Celina's agency is fully remote and has been from the beginning–something she sees as an inherent advantage. Not only does working remotely save on overhead costs, but it also promotes greater communication between team members. Celina's team works across several different time zones, but she's flexible on when her employees work, as long as they continue to deliver results.  Although these days there are many tools for remote work, technology alone isn't enough to ensure the success of your virtual team. It's equally as important for the CEO to set the tone and culture. You need to have systems and processes in place, and communicate clear expectations at the start of every project. Establishing key milestones will help keep everyone on track, and your team will appreciate having the freedom to work on their own schedule. Enjoy this episode with CEO and Marketing Expert Celina Shands…  Quotes “The reason why we're called Full Capacity Marketing is because I want each of our clients to be at full capacity long after our contract concludes.” “If you position yourself as a partner versus a vendor, you have more opportunities that come in. That's why we do things like ebooks, teaching, and things of that nature. Whether you work with us or not, we want you to succeed, especially in those missions.” “I can't say we've had all this success intentionally. We set the course as best as possible and then go with the flow and see what opportunities come up.” “PR strategies are fantastic for entrepreneurs–getting them out there, getting their voice, and having a connection in the community.”  “How does your business not only solve a problem, but connect to a bigger mission that is of value and relevance in the community or the markets that you serve?”  “My grandma always said, ‘No one can argue with results.'” “There's room for everybody. It's not a competitive thing, even though you're trying to be unique in your own way. It's really about being authentic." Links mentioned in this episode: Full Capacity Marketing Website: http://www.fullcapacitymarketing.com  Connect with Celina Shands on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinashands/  Check out Celina's new book, Business On Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Purpose-Inspiring-Overcomers-Changing-ebook/dp/B0CGWWF372  eFCM Learning Hub: https://www.fullcapacitymarketing.com/skills-building/ 

How do we really put more students on the pathway to prosperity and success? It all begins by developing infrastructure that can bridge the gap between industry and education. Listen in as Host, Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College shares a panel recap from this year's Future Of Work Conference. The panelists discuss how to develop pathways to high demand occupations and which steps they recommend taking to drive student focused innovation. From the rise of technology and AI in the workplace to the significant changes in adult education and labor markets spurred by the pandemic, our panelists tackle the crucial role of leadership, diversity, and policy in shaping a resilient and inclusive future. Tune in and discover the plan of action we can all take to improve our strategies for the benefit of students and the workers we serve.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   Speakers featured on this panel: Nicole Feenstra, Founder, The DNA Agency Dennis Rodriguez, Director of Business Development, Black & Veatch Kelly Mackey, State Director of Strategic Apprenticeships, State of California Apprenticeship and Workforce Innovation Unit, CA Department of Industrial Relations Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu  Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking    Find the transcript to this episode here  

There's a learning problem in America's workforce. Opportunities for workers to develop skills that can lead them down successful career paths are scarce, and often ineffective. 83 cents of every dollar goes towards training for people who already have received some form of higher education, and even then, 59% of workers claim they had no proper training, and simply acquired skills "on the job." With massive turnover rates and somehow so-called "talent shortages," the current playbook companies are using needs to be shaken up, and that's what today's guest has set out to do. William B. Bonvillian is a lecturer at MIT in the Science Technology and Society and Political Science Departments, as well as Senior Director of Special Projects, at MIT's Office of Digital Learning. He also served for seventeen years as a senior policy advisor in the U.S. Senate. His legislative efforts included science and technology policy, helping create the Department of Homeland Security, and legislation regarding Intelligence Reform, climate change, and national defense and life science R&D. He's also the co-author of Workforce Education: A New Roadmap alongside our previous Bring It In guest, Sanjay Sarma. In the book, William dives into the disconnect between the public, private, and education systems that's led to many of the struggles facing our workforce, and what steps we can take at the legislative, educational, and business levels to fix it. In today's episode of the podcast we got to take a deep dive into William's strategies and hopes for the future of work. This is another one you're not going to want to miss, so with that…let's bring it in!

E323– Inner Voice – A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh and Dr. Aileen Zaballero about their latest book, “Successful Supervisory Leadership – Exerting Positive Influence While Leading People” with co-author Dr. William Rothwell. Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh is an accomplished executive coach and business consultant with over 30 years of hands-on experience in Organization Development, Human Resources Development, Workplace Learning, and personal & professional development and training industry. He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company working with individuals, teams, and organizations on their personal and professional development since 1993. He has authored and co-authored six books and 31 chapters in the personal and professional development industry. Dr. Aileen Zaballero is a senior partner of Rothwell & Associates and has been a Certified Professional in Talent Development since 2009. Aileen has over 25 years of experience in the learning and development field. She co-developed ATD's Talent Development Framework and led a project to examine instructional design competencies as a researcher and subject matter expert (SME) in competency modeling for the Advance Commercial Building Workforce. Aileen has authored and co-authored five books and seventeen book chapters. Dr. William Rothwell is President of Rothwell and Associates, Inc., a full-service consulting company specializing in succession planning. He is also a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program, Department of Learning and Performance Systems, at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. In that capacity, he heads up a top-ranked graduate program in Organization Development and Change. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited three hundred books, book chapters, and articles. In 2022, he was given Penn State's Global Lifetime Achievement Award, the university's highest award for international work. He also earned the Organization Development Network's Lifetime Achievement Award. www.primcoeducation.com Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com. Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine ) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)

This episode of The Best Dam Podcast features, Debra Solt and Allison Loftus from Vegas PBS .Debra Solt is the Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development at Vegas PBS. Debra drives innovation and explores new avenues for workforce training and economic development. Her dedication to creating a more inclusive and resilient job market has solidified her status as a trailblazer in the field of training and development.Allison Loftus is the Coordinator for Workforce Training and Economic Development at Vegas PBS. Allison is dedicated to connecting businesses with the right tools and employees.QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED What are the benefits of customized education and online training in workforce development? How can partnerships with businesses, education institutions, and other workforce development providers enhance the effectiveness of programs? In what ways can online and live instructor-led sessions be integrated to enhance team building and problem-solving exercises? How can the customization of courses to meet employees' needs and preferences contribute to their professional growth within a company? How can the integration of an optimized assessment system into workforce development help bridge the gap between available jobs and suitable candidates? What challenges do businesses face in finding the right employees, and how can products like the Jobtimize - Career Assessment system to help improve job matching?NEXT STEPSClick here to learn more about Vegas PBS' Workforce Education programming to provide Southern Nevadans with the means to pursue high-earning, high-demand careers. CREDITSThe Best Dam Podcast is a Podcast Production of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.This episode is sponsored by the  i & i Podcast & Music Studio. Be Heard.   Music for the Best Dam Podcast was created by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.KEYWORDSJill Lagan, Boulder City Chamber, The Best Dam Podcast, Boulder City, Vegas PBS, Workforce Development, Customized Education, Online Training#BoulderCityChamber #TheBestDamPodcast #VegasPBS #WorkforceDevelopment #CustomizedEducation #OnlineTraining #BusinessGrowth

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is brought to you by our recent publication Green Pathways, and makes the case for why ALL pathways need sustainability and green embedded. Find out more here.  On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by repeat guest Jamie Merisotis, CEO of Lumina Foundation, a foundation committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all. We spoke with Jamie in 2020 right after the publication of Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines. Links: Lumina Foundation Human Work in the Age of Smart Machines Diverse Teams Smart Tools Blog National Council for Workforce Education

On this episode, we feature an interview with Joannie Harmon at IACMI's annual member meeting discussing workforce education. The U.S. is facing a crisis when it comes to the workforce. Per a recent Deloitte report, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. The Composites Institute has made workforce education and development a pillar of... The post 185: Helping to Revitalize American Manufacturing – Discussing Workforce Education with Joannie Harmon first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.

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E299– Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. Dr. Foojan chats with Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh and Dr. William J. Rothwell in this episode. Dr. Bakhshandeh is the founder and president of Primeco Education, a coaching and consulting company that has been working with individuals, teams, and organizations on their personal and professional development since 1993. Dr. Bakhshandeh has a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development (WFED) with a concentration on Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources Development (HRD) from the Pennsylvania State University, a master's degree in professional studies in Organization Development and Change (OD&C) from the Pennsylvania State University, World Campus, He has authored and co-authored eight books in the areas personal and professional development. His latest book on the genre of supervisory, Successful Supervisory Leadership, Exerting Positive Influence While Leading People (CDC, 2023), and before that, he published a book on the genre of Coaching, Transformational Coaching for Effective Leadership (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023). He is also the founder and president of Primeco Education, Inc. (www.PrimecoEducation.com), a coaching and consulting company that has been working with individuals, teams, and organizations on their personal and professional development since 1993. He has authored and published many personal and professional development books. His latest book on the genre of supervisory, Successful Supervisory Leadership, Exerting Positive Influence While Leading People (CDC, 2023), and before that, he published a book on the genre of Coaching, Transformational Coaching for Effective Leadership (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023). Dr. Rothwell is a Distinguished Professor at The Pennsylvania State University. He founded an online Master of Professional Studies in "Organization Development (OD) and Change" on Penn State's World Campus. He has also chaired over 120 Ph.D. committees on OD and related topics in the Workforce Education and Development program, Department of Learning and Performance Systems, College of Education, and the University Park campus of Penn State. For nearly 15 years, he worked as an internal consultant in government and then in a multinational company before he arrived as a tenured professor at Penn State in 1993. As an external consultant, his clients have included Motorola University China, Ford, General Motors, AARP, and many other organizations. He is best known for applying OD to succession planning and talent management. His book Effective Succession Planning has been a foundation for succession programs in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Google Scholar metrics reveal that Dr. Rothwell's publications have been cited over 10,000 times, including over 158 books, 300 articles, 198 book chapters, and 2,107 presentations. In 2012 he earned the Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award from the American Society for Training and Development (now called the Association for Talent Development or ATD). In 2004 he was given Penn State University's Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, a single annual award to the best graduate faculty member on Penn State's 24 campuses. He was named a Distinguished Professor at Penn State University in 2022. Additionally, the Organization Development Network named him a Lifetime Achievement Award winner in 2022. Among Dr. Rothwell's recent books are Transformational Coaching, High-Performance Coaching for Managers, Rethinking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Facilitating Change, Organization Development Interventions: Executing Effective Organizational Change, Virtual Coaching to Improve Group Relationships: Process Consultation Reimagined, Adult Learning Basics, Increasing Learning and Development's Impact Through Accreditation, and The Essential HumanResource Guide for Small Business and Startups. We talk about Transformational Coaching in Organizations. Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com. Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine ) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)

According to the 2022 World Talent Ranking from the IMD, the U.S. ranked 16th out of 64 developed countries, dropping 2 spots from 2021. What accounts for this decline? “Education is the oxygen to work, you can't breath without air, you can't work without education,” says Sanjay Sarma, our very special guest on today's episode. Sanjay is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT and the former Vice President of Open Learning, a division of MIT dedicated to researching how learning works, and providing MIT lectures and resources to learners around the globe. Much of his work with Open Learning is what culminated into his book “Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn,” where Sanjay focused all of his research on answering the question: how can the science of learning help build a better society and better individuals? Sanjay has made it his life goal to address the many problems that face modern education, from accessibility, outdated techniques, to bureaucratic disruption and misaligned programs.  Sanjay's work as an educator, researcher, author, and advocate is incredibly important, especially today and this is definitely an episode you're not going to want to miss. So with that…let's bring it in!

Students living in rural communities have an entrepreneurial mindset because they are already accustomed to having a lack of access to resources. Today, Dr. Rebecca Corbin talks about her work at NACCEE and details how their projects support community colleges in their effort to expand access to education. She discusses their work with students who are experiencing the digital divide in order to educate them and increase their generational wealth through partnerships with organizations such as Verizon.

Dr. John Mativo, Professor in Workforce Education, and Melissa Todd, Workforce Education student and UGA Griffin Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, talk about the Workforce Education (Ed.D.) degree program on the UGA Griffin campus.

On today's show, Be Pro Be Proud is working toward getting more students in the trade labor fields amid labor shortage. Plus, Elliot West discusses his new book on how the West changed the nation. Also, the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas will be at the state capitol tomorrow advocate for laws connected to dementia care and more.

Bridgette Wilder joins us today to share her journey of growing up as a black southerner in the 70s. Although Bridgette faced racism, she refused to live her life as a victim, choosing instead to be kinder than necessary. Bridgette loves to find the good in people and help them reach their potential. Bridgette explains how a company can make sure everyone is “invited to dance”.Talking Points: {02:22} Growing up in the South as a Black Child{07:55} Seeing what is inside people and bringing out the best in them{09:00} Leading with kindness{11:20} Biggest issue from Bridgette's Childhood{17:44} Starting a career in HR{21:10} How to talk to people when they are disrespectful{34:10} How to create an environment where everybody gets to danceBridgette Wilder Bio:Bridgette is the Chief Human Resources Officer at the California Institute of the Arts She has worked in both the private and public sectors - she also has experience working with union, non-union, and service contract (SCA) employees.She earned an MBA from Averett University, a BA in Human Resources from Birmingham-Southern College, a BS in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University, and AAS in Computer Science from Jefferson State Community College. She is a graduate of the Furman University/ Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Academy and a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award.Resources and Links:Website: https://www.wilderhreeo.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettewilderphrTwitter: https://twitter.com/bridgettemoniq1 Connect with Tom FinnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealtomfinn/Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealtomfinnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealtomfinnTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealtomfinnTwitter: https://twitter.com/therealtomfinn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealtomfinnPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/therealtomfinn

About Performance and Happiness One of the first articles correlating performance and happiness was published in 2003 showing that these two concepts are closely related. They are part of an effective performance-management system; connecting a culture that supports positive impact on people: performance and overall happiness. Studies show that individuals who are happy and effective performers share similar characteristics. They: Have a clear direction and find that direction motivating Talk and act in ways that promote performance and happiness for all Are significantly engaged in their work, finding meaning and purpose in their work, and have more positive experiences than negative experiences Are optimistic, look into the future, and are happy about their workplace. That's where I want to dig more and understand new ways to Boost performance, growth and happiness at work. My guest - Angela Stopper - is known for her innovative views on education. About Angela Stopper Dr. Angela Stopper is the Chief Learning Officer at the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to her work at UC Berkeley, Dr. Stopper is a faculty member with Penn State World Campus . She holds a M.S. in Workforce Education and Development, and a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development. Connect with Angela at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-stopper-ph-d-a75b0710/  What we discussed with Angela Stopper: Post-covid many organizations have increased there investment in people's development - what changes have you observed on their areas of focus in Learning & Development Has the role of L&D changed since covid? Should we expect more changes? What are the most recurrent limiting beliefs that L&D / HR have concerning people's development What are the strategies that work to drive performance, growth and happiness at work One of the challenges for organizations is on scaling up coaching. It cost a lot and sometimes it takes time to see results - what are their options? Is ‘coaching culture' a myth and can it a reality? How? The traditional model of assessing performance might be the bottleneck to create intrinsic motivation and engaged workplaces. What alternatives should organizations consider? This episode is hosted by Ivan Palomino - expert on Behavioral Sciences applied to Culture Transformation and Learning.

In this episode, Prince Taylor, Deputy Director, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement at the US Department of Veterans Affairs shares how their organization moved a friendly visitor program online and adapted it for remote volunteers.   The Compassionate Contact Corps is a virtual social prescription program where trained volunteers are matched with Veterans that are experiencing loneliness or are socially isolated. The volunteer typically calls the veteran weekly for 15-60 minutes to provide socialization and companionship via phone or video calls. In our chat. Prince shares how the program came about through the enthusiastic advocacy of his local coordinators and how they structured the program for success.  The early data on this pilot program shows that these calls improve the mental health and well-being of veterans, who are referred by their providers to the program. We also discuss how staff prepare volunteers to be successful in the program without overextending themself or transgressing professional boundaries and where they find volunteers to help. For more information, visit VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement Home For more on how to partner or participate, visit Compassionate Contact Corps - VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement For More: For more on how volunteer-involving organizations serve veterans using remote volunteers, check out Time + Talent Podcast Episode 305: How Remote Volunteering Gave this Organization an Edge! Guest Bio: Mr. Prince Taylor has served as Deputy Director for VA Voluntary Service since October 2018.  Formerly he was the HR Manager for VA's Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness where he managed all human resource activities, advised political and career senior executives.  While serving on the VA's Veterans Month Committee, he started the Department's TEDxVeteransAffairs program.   He was selected by the VA's Corporate Executive Development Board for the Partnership in Public Service's Excellence in Government Fellowship, which he completed in 2016 and served as a co-coach in 2018 and 2019.  Currently he serves on several advisory boards and committees, including the National VA Voluntary Service Advisory Board and the National Technical Career Field Advisory Board.  He has completed VA's Transformational Coaching (Apprentice) program and began a doctoral program at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College in August 2020 in Leadership in Learning Organizations.   Prince served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, serving as a deck seaman, gunner's mate, yeoman, and intelligence specialist (he couldn't seem to keep a job).  He served in numerous locations around the country and overseas.  He has received an M.Ed. in Workforce Education and a Bachelors in Paralegal Studies and Political Science from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.  Today, he will give an overview of a new national program he leads called the Compassionate Contact Corps. You can reach Prince on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedIn.com/in/prince-taylor  

E274 – Inner Voice – a Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. In this episode, Dr. Foojan Chats with Dr. William J. Rothwell is a professor in the Masters of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change program and also in the Ph.D. program of Workforce Education and Development at The Pennsylvania State University. He has authored, co-authored, edited, or coedited 158 books since 1987. His recent books include Succession planning for small and family businesses, Rethinking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Step-by-Step Guide to Facilitating Change, and Organization Development (OD) Interventions: Executing Effective Organizational Change. Today we will be talking about his latest book with his co-author Dr. Behnam Bakhshandeh – High-Performance Coaching for Managers Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com

This episode is about white women doing racial justice work and we talk about the pitfalls, and the courage it takes to engage in the conversation. Dr. Darlene Snider with Racial Justice form the Heart is the Mom Courage guest who is diving in with me and sharing with us here knowledge, experience and insight! Dr. Darlene Snider is a mother, an educational leader, social justice advocate, scholar and a Racial Justice From the Heart certified coach. Darlene's career has focused on cross-cultural understanding, democratic education, and leadership. She was a community college teacher for 15 years and has been an administrator, teacher, and researcher for over 20 years in higher education. She has worked collaboratively with colleagues in Canada and the United States, developing programs for youth and adults in various settings. She has served as a community college dean overseeing programs for English Language Learners, incarnated youth, and adults, and workforce education. As director of TRIO Upward Bound, she developed programming to provide academic and social support for first-generation high school students in completing high school and transitioning to college. Darlene is currently an Interim Dean of Workforce Education at Whatcom Community College in Washington State. Darlene continues to be active at the regional and state level, initiating pioneering programs fostering effective, equitable access to higher education —all related to cross-cultural understanding and social justice. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northeastern University, Darlene's research focuses on teaching and learning as lived experience, applied linguistics; issues of identity; reflexive inquiry; interpretative phenomenological inquiry or how individuals make sense of their personal experiences; and education for social justice. Darlene grew up in a home where English was not spoken at home. While she had always recognized her Mennonite grandparents' sacrifice when they fled their homes in the Soviet Union, now Ukraine, to immigrate to Canada in the early 1930s. Darlene says that "While my parent's struggles learning a language, navigating a new culture, and making a life that afforded the opportunities I have today have been relatively visible to me, my race privilege has not. As a result, I have had to uncover how race has shaped my life." Darlene has gained deeper insight through work, study, and personal experiences that have allowed her to question how her racial identity has unintentionally socialized her to uphold inequitable and racialized systems. Darlene was initially drawn to Dr. Amanda Kemp's work, Racial Justice from the H.E.A.R.T, because of Darlene's desire to be effective in having difficult conversations about race and racial equity. Darlene is a certified Racial Justice from the H.E.A.R.T facilitator and mentor coach. Through her work within the Racial Justice from the H.E.A.R.T community, she has been able to understand how compassion and empathy are the antidotes to guilt and shame and the place to begin when seeking to examine and dismantle systems that hold racism in place. "Now I distinguish that, I grew up in an immigrant-origin home, but my experiences would have been different had I not been white." To learn more about Racial Justice From the Heart and access resources go to: www.dramandakemp.com Please note there are a few little tech issues here and there through out the episode - they only last for a moment. I would love to hear from you! Leave me a message via Anchor at: https://anchor.fm/momcourage/message or send me an email at info@kariprmozic.com. Check out my website to learn more about courageous conversations: www.kariprimozic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecourage/message

Today - The Wenatchee School District wants to improve relations between schools and the Hispanic community, and has tasked a longtime educator to lead the efforts. Later - we're taking a moment to recognize 30 under 35 winner Yuritzi Lozano. Yuritzi is the Dean of Allied Health & Workforce Education at Wenatchee Valley College. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll learn about workforce education programs at Yakima Valley (or YVC for short). Discover how YVC can you prepare to enter a high wage, high-demand occupations in healthcare, business, STEM, education and other fields.  

On this episode Leo interviews Dr. Chaz Austin. He created and teaches three courses for LinkedIn Learning: "Creating a Career Plan" "Succeeding in a New Job" "Transitioning Out of Your Job". Over 500'000 people from all over the world have been learning from him.He is a recognized authority in the field of career packaging and marketing. He trains his clients to self-market, a mandatory skill in today's workplace. Dr. Chaz also conducts workshops and leads courses for people in a broad range of industries and at any stage of their careers—from those who have recently graduated from school to people who have been in the workforce for decades and are re-careering.Dr. Chaz holds an EdD in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology. He has authored two books about self-marketing and how to treat yourself like a business. His most recent book is 101 Ways to Find Work … and Keep Finding Work for the Rest of Your Career! In academia, Dr. Chaz has served as director of career development for the Musicians Institute; career resource specialist for business students and alumni at Woodbury University; MBA career development & employer relations manager at Pepperdine University's School of Business and Management; and director of placement for Video Symphony.He was also a college professor teaching a wide range of courses in business and communication, specializing in career training, and has presented papers to the National Association of Women MBAs, the Association for Business Communication, the National Council for Workforce Education, the Society of Educators and Scholars, the International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, the California Placement Association, and the Global Leadership and Management Conference. Connect with Dr. Chaz on LinkedIn Self-learning is of paramount importance in the business world, listen to your international peers and step up your game.Connect with the host Leonardo Marra on LinkedIn Follow the page on LinkedIn *** This episode is sponsored by International Expansion Explained. Are you looking to expand internationally, but you're not sure where to start? Or you export already but would like to venture further overseas? Reach out to arrange an international clarity session and learn more about growth plans here International Expansion StrategyPartners SearchOngoing sales and branding supportIndividual one on one support

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is James Wall, Executive Director of the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), YOUR guest cohost is Julian Alssid, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of A New Era in Higher Education. The Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop & deploy modular Industry 4.0 certifications for a wide range of industries. James Wall is currently the Executive Director of the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). In that capacity, he is responsible for the development & deployment of the new SACA Skill Standards & Certifications. Jim has a background in education having been a faculty member at the Pennsylvania State University, Workforce Education & Development Program where he helped develop new career & technical education instructors. While at Penn State, he also directed a multi-year project to upgrade the metalworking programs across the state. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edup/message

Juan Carlos Aguirre, native of Camargo Tamaulipas Mexico and a chemical engineer, shares with us his upbringing and some struggles. He also talks about his education, describes some of his successes, and provides life advice. He practiced engineering at Dow Chemical for 15 years and later joined South Texas College as a Training Specialist, served as a director and then promoted to Dean of Continuing Professional and Workforce Education. He also shares that he owes everything he has accomplished to God, describes what makes him happy, and talks about living a life of integrity and leaving a legacy.

In this episode, Bridgette shares about how hybrid work, employee experience, and culture work differently in higher education, the role of technology, and much more.Bridgette Wilder is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the California Institute of the Arts since June 2021. Prior to her appointment at CalArts, she served the Albany State University in the role of CHRO, and before that in the dual role of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Safety Officer/Senior Manager at the City of Memphis. Additionally, she has served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Media Fusion; Deputy Director of Human Resources/Chief Diversity Officer at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. She was the first African American Deputy Director and the only person to hold the dual role; an Employee Relations Representative & Corporate Trainer for Airborne Express; Manager of Recruitment & Training at INROADS, Inc. in Richmond, VA.; Market Source Corporation where she marketed IBM personal systems to the VA higher educational system; Automation Specialist for SouthTrust Corporation and Jefferson State Community College where she coordinated job fairs, presented career seminars, and provided job assistance to undergraduates and alumni; and Communications Link which she owned and specialized in facilitating career planning and software training workshops. Bridgette is also the Owner and Principal Consultant of Wilder HR Management & EEO Consulting which focuses on simplifying HR for small to mid- size businesses through customized solutions to manage their HR function. She earned an MBA from Averett University, a BA in Human Resources from Birmingham-Southern College, a BS in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University and AAS in Computer Science from Jefferson State Community College. She is a graduate of the Furman University/ Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Academy and a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award. Bridgette is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, SHRM Expertise Panel for Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility and SHRM A-Team.

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Vivek Sharma, CEO and co-founder of the workforce education company InStride and author of the new book C-Spark: CEO-led Workforce Education for the AGE of AND. In the book, Sharma warns that "the American workforce is in Crisis with a capital C" and challenges the nation's CEOs to do something about it. He calls a company's employees the most important for future growth and says that among the top crises are upskilling, recruiting and retention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sharma argues that corporate education is the answer and it's good for the company and the worker. “Corporate education is an imperative strategy for companies to equip employees with new skills for a post-pandemic working world. The goal is to work back from the goals of the CEO, the strategic priorities, and build a workforce program that provides life-changing, career-boosting, quality education to their employees," Sharma tells me. Helping CEOs create these corporate education programs is the mission of Sharma's public benefits company, InStride, founded in 2019 with partners Arizona State University and TPG Rise Fund. They now offer 300 degree programs from high school through doctorates, 100 certificates programs, and more than 1,300 skills-building courses across a variety of industries. "We have helped tens of thousands of employees avoid $480 million of student debt," he says and adds that these programs have helped dozens of large employers harness and develop the talent potential of their workers. "An initiative in a large organization has stickiness and legs if it achieves the business objective. As time progresses, we will see the companies investing in their employees' education reap the rewards of a more engaged workforce, better progress on DE&I initiatives, and above-average recruitment and retention, all issues that keep CEOs awake at night," he adds. Sharma says the InStride approach is not one-size-fits-all, that it needs to be tailored to the worker's need. He says the CEOs they work with agree. "The most frequent approach that our partners take is 'we are not here to judge what the learning aspiration of the learner is. She knows what she wants. She knows the pace at which she can do it. Let her have access to all the different universities, all the programs, make the decision.' "Some employees have high school completion needs, some have an associate degree need, some want to complete a certificate or a certification, some want to do a four-year degree, some want to do a graduate degree. Our job in partnership with the employer is to meet the learner where she is, make it convenient and frictionless and financially supported for her to make a decision on what she wants to learn." And that, stresses Sharma, is also very good for business. Listen to the podcast here, or find and download wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 214: Vivek Sharma, CEO & co-founder, InStrideHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerMusic: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0.Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts EDITOR'S NOTE: The amount of the student debt was corrected from $410 million to $480 million after a conversation with InStride following the podcast interview. 01/11/2022

David Smith, Co-founder and Director of the International Network of Health Workforce education (INHWE), shares about his vision and experiences of founding INHWE and how it has evolve over the years including the pandemic. He also highlights some of the challenges of health workforce education and opportunities to overcome barriers. If you want to find out more about INHWE or be a member please visit www.inhwe.org. #HLIPodcast #HealthLaw #HealthWorkers #Dignity4HW #HW4HSS #pandemiccoping #education #virtualreality #technology

Kitara Johnson is a highly sought speaker and trainer for state agencies, schools, businesses, hospitals, and municipal organizations. In addition to working at her own firm, she also serves as the Chief Human Resource Officer at the second largest Behavioral Health Organization in the Inland Northwest. Kitara's experience as a former Chief Diversity Officer within a large complex organization, where she managed and supported strategic organizational development, Health Equity Outcomes, Community Health partnerships, and training. Kitara was awarded Top 100 Chief Diversity Officers in the United States in April of 2021 by the National Diversity Council and was a presenter at the National Diversity and Leadership Conference. Kitara earned her Master's in Organizational Leadership and Management at Webster University, a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Workforce Education and Development, and her Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Development, and a graduate of Cornell University's Diversity & Inclusion for Human Resources Certificate Program. Kitara is a graduate of Leadership Spokane and is an alumnus of JustLead Washington, a year-long diversity, equity, social justice leadership, and professional development training program. Kitara has written and developed training for over 15 years. 

Carlos Vazquez is Director of Community Education and Empowerment at Hotwire Communications — one of the nation's leading fiber optics telecommunications provider — and President and CEO of Miami EdTech - a non-profit that provides professional development to teachers and helps them integrate Computer Science, Computational Thinking, and Entrepreneurship into Core Content areas like Math and Science. Carlos is Puerto Rican and Dominican and grew up in the South Bronx where he attended Public School through middle school. He was the first in his family to graduate college and credits his passion for supporting teachers to his experience as a student and then as a teacher through the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Carlos graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Fordham University and holds an M.S. in Web Strategy & Design and an M.S. in Education. He has taught from the elementary to the college level for over 15 years in New York City, San Francisco, and Miami. Passionate about Workforce Education, Carlos co-founded a virtual training platform that uses brain science and social learning in an innovative way that allows students to take control of their learning and get feedback from their peers and mentors in a multitude of ways.

Youngstown Publishing Company CEO Jeff Leo Herrmann speaks with Jennifer Oddo, executive director of the Division of Workforce Education and Innovation at Youngstown State University. The Division of Workforce Education and Innovation is focused on developing new approaches to close the skills and opportunity gaps for our communities. The Brain Gain Youngstown Leadership Series podcast features weekly interviews with business and community leaders who are driving change and making an impact. Through a conversational format with leaders, we'll learn who and what inspired their success. Also, how they're inspiring others to remove challenges and roadblocks. We'll learn about their insights on leadership and how they're leading the transformation of the region and its people.

The goal of the National Council for Workforce Education is to ensure access to education and training that prepares the workforce for attaining jobs, growing in them, and becoming future leaders. Join us as Darlene Miller, the Executive Director of this council, shares their efforts on supporting the large population of low skilled individuals and how to give them the technical, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to thrive in this ever evolving job market. It is about being intentional. And focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion to serve everyone in the community.  Make sure to hear more from Darlene Miller as she speaks during The Future of Work conference on November 12th from 9am-11am PST. You can register here: https://pasadena.edu/news-and-events/events/future-of-work.php  More from Darlene Miller: Connect with her on LinkedIn: Darlene G Miller, Ed.D. Visit the NCWE website: https://www.ncwe.org/  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!

Today we continue our conversation on Workforce Education Policy and how we can Build Pathways to Success for Students and Employers with Part Two of this panel featuring Erika Endrijonas the superintendent and president of Pasadena City College who moderates this dialogue for us between policy makers and employers captured in November of 2019 during Pasadena City Colleges first ever Future Of Work Conference. Enjoy! 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!  And share this episode with anyone in need of a little more insight to the topic of THE FUTURE OF WORK, especially if you reside in the Los Angeles, Ca or surrounding areas.