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Welcome to The SkillUp America Podcast, powered by Metrix Learning. SkillUp America is a Metrix Learning program that allows workforce boards to extend virtual career services to the unemployed and underemployed members of their communities, bringing together all of their community partners and employer services, all for one yearly fee. Tune in as host and Metrix Learning Account Executive Joseph Alteri is joined by industry experts as they discuss industry innovations in virtual career serv ...
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E13: Adapting Career Services for a Changing Workforce: Lessons from Anne Arundel County
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Tune in as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Denise Bourdeaux, Director of Career Services at the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) in Maryland. Denise shares her journey from teaching to workforce development, discussing the challenges of dealing with parents as an educator and her transi…
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E12: Leveling Up Skill Development with 1Huddle
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In this episode of the SkillUp America podcast, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Sam Caucci, founder and CEO of 1Huddle, a company that helps organizations onboard and upskill workers through game-based learning on mobile devices. They discuss how 1Huddle landed in Newark, NJ, and became part of a growing tec…
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E11: The Best of Both Brands: How Workforce180 and Metrix Learning are Providing an End-to-End Workforce Training Solution
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Tune in as Mike Fazio, Skillup America host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by Doug Foresta, Director of Podcast Services, and Jerry Mattiace, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, to discuss Workforce180’s recent acquisition by Certus, which also owns Metrix Learning. Mike and Jerry discuss how their exp…
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E10: The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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This episode features a conversation with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) expert Jeri Perkins as she talks about the importance of DEI efforts for organizations. Jeri talks about how organizations can keep a focus on DEI year-round and how to move beyond "check the box" inclusion. Discover how to create a work environment where all employees …
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E09: A Metrix Learning Success Story: Lessons from The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board
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Paul Grzella, Director of The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board in New Jersey, joins the program to discuss the success that his organization is having using the Metrix Learning platform and how the platform allows them to serve a wide range of customers. Paul reveals how the data gathered by the platform helps when communicating with emp…
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E08: The Power of Mindset: With Author and Coach Judy Balloff
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This episode features a conversation with author and coach Judy Balloff as she talks about the importance of mindset when looking for a new career. Judy shares her own experiences of reinventing herself after mid-life, and why she strongly believes in lifelong learning and skill-building. Discover how to cultivate a positive mindset no matter what …
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E07: A Metrix Learning Success Story: Meet Alicia Morgan
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This episode features an interview with Alicia Morgan, as she discusses her career journey, and how she had to pivot in her career after the COVID-19 pandemic. Alicia discusses how she utilized the Metrix Learning platform, along with support from her local workforce system, to obtain valuable certifications. Alicia also reveals what she most enjoy…
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E06: Expanding Capacity for Training, Upskilling and Employment: Lessons from the Lower Eastern Shore
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In this episode, you'll hear about how the Lower Eastern Shore in Maryland has expanded its WIOA capacity through Metrix Learning. Discover the populations that are benefiting from the Metrix Learning platform and the expansion of business services offerings. You'll also hear about the importance of collaboration and partnership with other systems.…
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E05: A Workforce Professional Success Story: With Darrell "Coach D" Andrews
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This episode features an interview with Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as he shares his powerful story of his experiences growing up and how he became a coach and workforce professional. Darrell also discusses the importance of self-care for workforce professionals.…
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E04: A Metrix Learning Success Story- Lessons from The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board
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This episode features a conversation with Kevin Kurdziel. CEO and Director of the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board. Kevin discusses how his organization came to use the Metrix Learning platform and how he has found it most beneficial for job seekers and for employers. Kevin also reveals how his organization engaged in community outreach…
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E03: Preparing Justice-Involved Individuals For Meaningful Careers
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In this episode, you'll hear from Charles Turner, reentry coordinator for the Alameda County Workforce Development Board. Charles shares his own journey of how he came to work as a reentry coordinator and why he has used the Metrix Learning Platform with justice-involved individuals. Charles also discusses the importance of partnering with correcti…
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E02: Using Technology to Upskill the Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
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Patrick Hall, Employer Relations Coordinator with Joliet Junior College in Illinois, joins the program to discuss the importance of digital literacy for job seekers and some of the challenges and opportunities that have followed the transition from in-person to online services. Patrick reveals some of the most common digital platforms that Joliet J…
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