Best National Association of Workforce Boards Podcasts (2024)

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E06: Workforce Solutions from the Border: El Paso's Workforce Innovation Playbook 37:14

22d ago37:14

37:14

In this episode, NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by Leila Melendez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Borderplex, in El Paso, Texas. Leila shares her organization's innovative approach to adapting national workforce mandates to meet local needs in the diverse Borderplex region. She discusses creative initiatives like NextForce, HerFo…

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E05: Entrepreneurial Approaches for Workforce Boards: Strategies from South Central PA Works 38:31

3M ago38:31

38:31

In this episode, CEO of South Central PA Works, Jesse McCree, joins us for an illuminating discussion on workforce development innovation. Leading an influential board that spans eight counties in central PA, Jesse offers insights from his nearly eight-year tenure. The conversation delves into South Central PA Works' pioneering strategies, includin…

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E04: Workforce Solutions for the Future: Technology, Partnerships, and Community Impact 44:20

3M ago44:20

44:20

In this episode, NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, is joined by President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, Pam Nabors. Pam shares insights on leading a large workforce board and preparing for the future of workforce development and discusses her organization's role in serving a diverse five-county region surrounding Orlando, inclu…

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E03: Workforce Innovation in Action: Spotlight on WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

Tune in for another episode of Workforce Central, as NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little speaks with Anthony Featherstone, the new Executive Director of WorkSource Montgomery, about workforce development initiatives in Montgomery County, Maryland. They discuss the county's diverse demographics, major industries, and workforce challenges. Ant…

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E02: Overcoming Barriers and Defining Workforce Development: Insights from Coconino County 36:02

5M ago36:02

36:02

In this episode of Workforce Central, Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of NAWB, is joined by Billy Francis, Executive Director of the Coconino County Workforce Development Board in Flagstaff, Arizona. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of workforce development in rural Coconino County, which has a large landmass and significa…

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E01: Adapting to the Future of Work: Insights from Pikes Peak Workforce Center 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

Welcome back to an all-new edition of Workforce Central! In this episode, NAWB President and CEO, Brad Turner-Little, talks with Executive Director and CEO of Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Traci Marques. They discuss the vital role that workforce boards play in connecting businesses with job seekers and fostering economic vitality in their communiti…

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Common Sense, Common Cause: Talking Health Care Value with National Alliance CEO Shawn Gremminger 38:15

7M ago38:15

38:15

Shawn Gremminger recently assumed the role of president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Associations -- a Council member and frequent ally on health care policy. In this episode, we discuss the National Alliance's unique structure and composition, its policy priorities and the importance of getting value for every health ca…

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E129: Meet Brad Turner-Little, CEO of NAWB 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

Tune in for this special episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Brad Turner-Little, the new CEO of NAWB. Brad talks about his career journey and outlines his vision for NAWB.

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Meet Zack Jarmon, IEC Training Director 25:27

1y ago25:27

25:27

Zack has been in the industry for nearly 30 years, and now is the Training Director for IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County. In this podcast- you’ll hear his passion in teaching the next generation of electricians and how he is hyper focused on implementing new ideas to recruit the next generation of electricians (hint start early!). In addition, he’s br…

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Contractor Company Culture with Darren Jones 19:17

1y ago19:17

19:17

Darren is a Project Manager and Estimator for Ohio Valley Electrical Services. As a younger member of the electrical workforce, Darren shares his observations on how important culture within a company is to retain people and create a healthy working environment. His important lessons on how to relate to a different generation can apply to all busin…

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Windows on Benefits: Introducing New Board Chair Fred Thiele (Microsoft Corporation) 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

Fred Thiele, vice president, global benefits and mobility for Microsoft, will serve as chair of the American Benefits Council's Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. In this episode, he speaks with host Jason Hammersla about his company's unique approach to benefits, outlines his priorities for the next year and drops a few tales of questionab…

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E128: Mental Health in the Workplace: How Workforce Boards Can Support Wellness at Work 29:39

1+ y ago29:39

29:39

John R. Blosnich, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC, joins the program to discuss the impact of mental health in the workplace. Discover the impact of the pandemic on workers’ mental health and the life disruptions that can lead to suicidal ideation. John …

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Graybar: The Focus is On Efficiency! 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

Thayer Long talks with Danna Stone, Vice President, Category Management at Graybar. Together, they discuss trends in the industry and how Graybar is dedicated to supporting electrical contractors.By Independent Electrical Contractors

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Stretch Your Imagination: What’s New and Coming Soon to the Electrical Industry 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

Thayer Long talks with Steve Killius, Vice President, Contractor Industry Affairs and Programs, Legrand, North America, a 30-year industry veteran who discusses the latest trends in electrification and the exciting future in front of the industry.By Independent Electrical Contractors

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Celebrating Women in Construction Week with Elizabeth McGoldrick 26:18

1+ y ago26:18

26:18

IEC Executive Director, Thayer Long talks with Elizabeth (Liz) McGoldrick, Project Administrator for Electrical Consulting Services, Inc. (ECSI) in West Palm Beach, FL. In addition to her demanding job, Liz is an active U.S. Army drill sergeant and Head JV Softball Coach for Palm Beach County School District. You will be inspired by this impressive…

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Get to Know NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) 25:20

1+ y ago25:20

25:20

Get to Know NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) by Independent Electrical ContractorsBy Independent Electrical Contractors

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Meet Cecil Leedy, President of IEC’s National Board of Directors 19:40

1+ y ago19:40

19:40

Thayer Long talks with Cecil Leedy, of LEW Electrical Services, and the current President of IEC's National Board of Directors.By Independent Electrical Contractors

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E127: The Employment Consequences of Robots 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Jay Dixon, an economist for Statistics Canada, joins the program to discuss the research that his organization has conducted about robots and the impact of robots on various industries. Jay reveals three major takeaways from the study and the impact of robots on middle-skill jobs. Discover the correlation between robot adoption and worker shortages…

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E126: Google Career Certificates: Providing Job Training in Fast Growing Fields 26:26

1+ y ago26:26

26:26

This episode features a conversation with Janice Fidalgo, Product Marketing Manager for Grow with Google, as she provides an overview of the tools and resources available to help job seekers grow their skills. Discover some of the career certificates available through Grow with Google and their partnership with NAWB. You’ll also learn about how the…

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E125: Quiet Quitting and Workplace Mental Health 27:51

2y ago27:51

27:51

Author and consultant Oreste D'Aversa joins the program to discuss the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and the impact that it has on the workforce. Oreste reveals the definition of quiet quitting and some of the reasons behind it. Discover the importance of communication between employees and employers, and how employers can address quiet quitting i…

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E124: The Economy and Youth Labor Force Participation: With Economist Dr. Paul Harrington 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

Dr. Paul Harrington, Professor, and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University, returns to the program to provide an updated look at the economy and the labor market. Paul discusses the shift of the regional labor markets, the impact of remote work and the changing dynamics of labor relationships. Discover labor partic…

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Episode 45: Bigger Data: The First Step to Improving Health Equity (with Jennifer Haley, Urban Institute) 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority for many of the American Benefits Council’s member companies, who have in turn directed us to engage with these issues as they relate to employee benefits. Over the previous 12 months, the Council has established a task force to address social determinants of health and joined with a number of other est…

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Episode 44: Follow the Leader: Getting to Know the Council’s New Board Chair (with Tracy Watts, Mercer) 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

If the American Benefits Council is to be a leader in the employee benefits world, we must have strong internal leadership. The Council’s policy agenda is carefully considered and set by our Policy Board of Directors, made up of knowledgeable and dedicated human resource and benefits professionals at each of our most engaged member companies. Holdi…

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E123: Preparing Justice Involved Individuals for Successful Reentry and Living Wage Employment 22:13

2y ago22:13

22:13

Arti Finn, Co-Founder of American Prison Data Systems (APDS), joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to promote free and ethical education options for incarcerated learners. Discover some of the biggest challenges in the US around preparing people for employment and a successful transition out of incarceration. Arti also r…

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Episode No. 43: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: A Round-Up of the Council's International Benefits Activity 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

For many multinational companies, figuring out how to scale employee benefits for a global population is a critical element of their economic competitiveness. But if providing comprehensive employee benefit programs in the United States is like playing advanced chess, doing so on a global basis is like playing advanced chess on a moving speedboat. …

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E122: Maximizing Impact with the American Rescue Plan 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

30:00

This episode features an interview with Walter Simmons, CEO of Employ Prince George's and Kyle Marinelli, Manager of Government Relations and Policy for NAWB, as they discuss what workforce boards need to know about the American Recovery Plan Act, or ARPA. You’ll hear details about an exciting new Workforce Program Training Guide, created in partne…

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E121: Meeting Unprecedented Challenges: Ron Painter on the Importance of Workforce Boards 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

35:08

This episode was originally recorded on the WorkforceRx Podcast by Futuro Health, a podcast where Futuro Health CEO Van Ton-Quinlivan interviews future-focused leaders in education, workforce and healthcare to explore new innovations and approaches. Ron Painter joins the program to discuss the vital role that workforce boards play in advancing econ…

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Episode 42: Into the Deep End: The Big Splash of Pooled Employer Plans (with Rick Jones, Aon) 30:42

2+ y ago30:42

30:42

Even as policymakers discuss and debate the so-called "retirement savings gap," employers and others are starting to take part in a newly-minted coverage expansion tool: the SECURE Act of 2019 birthed the inception of the Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), which allows separate companies employers to team up and share plan administration for their collect…

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E120: Preparing Diverse Learners to Pursue In-Demand Cloud Roles 21:27

2+ y ago21:27

21:27

Kevin Kelly, Director of AWS Education Programs at Amazon Web Services, joins the program to discuss the importance of cloud computing for the future of work and the work that AWS Education Programs does to help prepare diverse learners to pursue in-demand cloud roles. Kevin reveals details about a recent global digital skills study and the growing…

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Episode 41: Get Out the Map: Paid Leave and the State of Play 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

Paid leave may not be an “employee benefit,” strictly speaking, in the same way that health coverage and retirement coverage are. But providing it has become a significant pressure point for employers, especially as an increasing number of states and localities have erected their own mandates over the last decade. In this episode, host Jason Hammer…

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Episode 40: No Surprises, Please: The Twisty Tale of 'Surprise' Medical Billing 48:57

2+ y ago48:57

48:57

The 2020 enactment of legislation to eliminate “surprise” medical billing was not just the most significant health care coverage legislation since the Affordable Care Act. It was also the culmination of a remarkable show of (relatively) swift and bipartisan lawmaking. Since that enactment, however, the story has taken dizzying twists and turns, wit…

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E119: The Power of Data: Empowering Workforce Systems to Achieve Equitable Economic Advance for All 34:52

2+ y ago34:52

34:52

This episode features an interview with Eshwar Eswaran, Director, JFFLabs LEAD (Leading Economic Advancement through Data). Eshwar discusses the work that JFF is doing to find new and innovative ways to lead workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic advancement for all, through data and data-driven solutions. He also reveals ho…

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Episode 39: Plumbing and the PBGC: How Plans and Participants are Getting Stuck 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

Even casual observers know that, over the past several decades, the nation's retirement system has evolved from a predominantly defined benefit system to a predominantly defined contribution system. That said, there are still nearly 47,000 defined benefit plans in the United States, (half of which are insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora…

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E118: A Look at the Labor Market: With Economist Dr. Paul Harrington 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

36:59

Dr. Paul Harrington, Professor, and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University, returns to the program to discuss the current state of the labor market. Dr. Harrington shares insights about the impact of the Great Resignation, youth participation in the labor market, as well as his thoughts about immigration and educat…

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Episode 38: Nontraditional Workers and Barriers to Retirement Savings 46:26

2+ y ago46:26

46:26

The current labor market is in flux, with many industries still in pandemic recovery while the "great resignation" creating a talent vacuum. Contingent or "nontraditional" work may not be as trendy a topic as it was five years ago, but it could represent a resource for companies seeking to fill important roles. In this episode, host Jason Hammersla…

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Episode No. 37: Still V.B.I.D.: Chronic Disease and the Drive to Health Care Value 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. The CDC also estimates that 90% of the nation’s health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. And it’s very likely that the pandemic has ex…

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E117: AI, The Great Resignation, and Supporting Transitioning Veterans 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

32:15

Kamal Ahluwalia, president of Eightfold.ai, joins the program to provide an overview of his organization, share his thoughts about the Great Resignation, as well as his work with veterans and the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Discover the promise of AI and the importance of creating a succession plan for every individual in an organization. …

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E116: Driving Results: Making the Most of Federal Relief Funding 28:06

3y ago28:06

28:06

Andi Phillips, Founder and Managing Partner, the Community Outcomes Fund at Maycomb Capital, joins the program to discuss her thoughts about how workforce boards and local governments can make the most of record stimulus dollars. Discover how to access flexible funding and how to use outcome-based contracts to align spending with the mandated repor…

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E115: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Investing in U.S Workforce Development and Training 15:32

3y ago15:32

15:32

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins the program to share his thoughts about the importance of investing in skill development for the U.S. labor force. Congressman Krishnamoorthi reveals how being a small business owner has shaped his thoughts about workforce and talent development and the challenges that the U.S. is facing when it comes to skilli…

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#067 - RaeShawn Crosson and Maria Rioumine of Agora Systems 24:17

3+ y ago24:17

24:17

Raeshawn Crosson and Maria Rioumine of Agora Systems talk about how outdated procurement methods are responsible for inefficiencies and slowing down the rate of projects. They discuss Agora’s offerings to serve the full breadth of the electrical and systems contracting industry. They also discuss how the pandemic has affected materials ordering and…

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E114: How Coursera is Transforming Lives Through Learning 27:46

3+ y ago27:46

27:46

Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda joins the program to discuss the important role that his company has played during the pandemic, and how online learning can help increase the accessibility of education and decrease inequality. Discover some of the biggest learning and education trends that have occurred over the past year and the changing nature of …

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E113: Changing the Playbook: Innovative Approaches for Skilling and Reskilling the U.S. Labor Force 37:28

3+ y ago37:28

37:28

Jason Tyszko, VP of the Center for Education and Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, joins the program to discuss the work of the Foundation, and the urgent need for skilling and reskilling the U.S. Labor Force. Jason reveals his thoughts about the need to reimagine what it looks like for the public sector to engage with the busin…

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E112: Recruiting and Hiring for Remote and Flexible Jobs 33:35

3+ y ago33:35

33:35

Widely acclaimed workplace expert, speaker, strategist and innovator Mika Cross joins the program to discuss FlexJobs, a leader in the remote and flexible employment space for employers and job seekers. Discover what employers need to think about when onboarding remote workers, as well as how to attract a newer and wider segment of talent. Mika als…

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#066 - Raeshawn Crosson & Spenser Villwock Discuss the Future Vision & Direction of IEC National 33:12

3+ y ago33:12

33:12

Raeshawn Crosson and Spenser Villwock talk about the future Vision and direction of IEC National. They discuss expanding offerings to serve the full breadth of the electrical and systems contracting industry. They also discuss Servant Leadership, member-driven-purpose-focused work, collaborating together as a team, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclus…

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E111: The Unspoken Rules- with Gorick Ng 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

33:01

Gorick Ng, first-gen college student, Harvard grad, management consultant and author of The Unspoken Rules, joins the program to discuss the rules that employees aren’t taught in school, including how to navigate a new role, take ownership, manage expectations, or handle workplace politics. Discover what top performers do and don’t realize, and how…

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Episode 36: Polak's Republic: A Dialogue on Working Smarter 49:04

3+ y ago49:04

49:04

Over the past year, the American workforce has undergone a forced evolution, with work environments and habits thrown into chaos. But even before the pandemic, human resources strategy had shown signs of strain under a rigid definition of "productivity." In this episode, host Jason Hammersla speaks to internationally respected HR consultant Richard…

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E110: Ensuring Access to Quality Postsecondary Education 31:17

3+ y ago31:17

31:17

Martha Kanter, CEO of College Promise and former Under Secretary of Education, and Jane Oates, President of Working Nation, and former Assistant Secretary for the Employment and Training Administration, join the program to discuss the changes that they have seen regarding education and workforce. Martha and Jane share their thoughts about the impac…

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E109: Career Navigation Technology- Trends, Challenges and Opportunities 29:39

3+ y ago29:39

29:39

Clare Bertrand, Director at JFFLabs. joins the program to discuss the importance of career navigation technology in 2021 and beyond. Clare shares her thoughts about how career development technology fits into virtual service design, and what workforce boards should think about when investigating different tech tools. Discover where investments are …

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E108: The 100 Questions Initiative: Ensuring a Future that Benefits Everyone 40:14

3+ y ago40:14

40:14

In this episode, you’ll learn about the 100 Questions Initiative, which seeks to map the world’s 100 most pressing high impact questions that could be answered if relevant data sets were leveraged in a responsible manner. Discover why the future of work is a critical focus for the 100 Questions Initiative, and how to create a common understanding o…

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#065 - Bruce Kohan, Kohan-Allen Electric 44:10

3+ y ago44:10

44:10

Spenser Villwock talks with Bruce Kohan of Kohan-Allen in Patterson, NJ. They discuss growing up in the family electrical contracting business, being an entrepreneur, going to Woodstock in 1969, starting an IEC chapter, finding a niche service to provide, emerging technology and low voltage, and the changing demands in today's electrical and system…

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