In this episode of Follow the Leader, we welcome special guest Dr. Cira Burke, Director of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. Dr. Burke discusses her work helping families in need gain access to services, job training, education, and more to achieve self-sufficiency. S…

This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

Tune in for a conversation with Carrie Folken, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., as Carrie discusses her career journey in workforce and the changes that she has seen over the past several decades. Carrie also reveals current workforce challenges and opportunities, and reveals what workforce professionals should keep in mind to meet the workforce n…

Tune in for another Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Georgia Conrad, Executive Director of the Oregon Workforce Partnership.

In this special Follow the Leader episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition, as Kara shares tips for healthy eating for busy workforce professionals!

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares detail…

In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways…

This episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, as they discuss the importance of credentialing, and the connection between credentialing and workforce development.

Tune in for this special Follow the Leader 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.

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region.…

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses.

Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live.…

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST- In this Follow the Leader episode Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about his career journey and some new grants that will help grow the economy in Philadelphia in 2023.

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Paul Toomey, President and founder of Geographic Solutions.

In this special Follow the Leader episode hosted by Mike Fazio, Co-President of Metrix Learning and Workforce180, you'll learn about the Garden State Employment and Training (GSETA) Annual Conference, coming up on October 18th and 19th, 2023. To learn more, visit https://www.gseta.org/conference/

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between, Mike Fazio, Co-President, Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Janet Ward, Executive Director, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board. Janet discusses her leadership style, the work the WIB has done to build a talent pipeline, and thoughts about managing across generations.…

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST: Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for this Follow the Leader episode. Cami discusses workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and discusses the importance of addressing equity in workforce development.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses.

This episode was recorded live from the NAWB 2023 Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum.

This episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department.

This interview was recorded live at the 2022 Maryland Workforce Association's Raising the Bar Conference.

Brian Lee, retiring CEO of Metrix Learning, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for another Follow the Leader episode. Brian reflects on his career journey and the formative experiences that shaped him as a leader, and shares lessons learned along the way.

Cory Vojack, Director Of Workforce Development for the Lake County Board of Commissioners, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio on this episode of Follow the Leader. Cory discusses his formative work experiences and also the value of communication as a workforce professional.

Ron Painter, President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Ron discusses his career journey and his assessment of the current labor market. He also reveals what he thinks that local workforce boards should be focusing on at this time.…

Diane Head, Executive Director of CareerSource North Florida, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader Episode. Diane discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and reveals her thoughts about workforce trends in 2023.

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region.…

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Bob discusses his career journey and the changing nature of the work. He also discusses the pros and cons of the gig work vs. employment.

In this Follow the Leader episode, Manuel Ugues, Regional Director, Serco of Texas, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a discussion about regional workforce challenges and opportunities for 2023. Manuel also discusses the key elements necessary to attract and retain staff.

In this Follow the Leader episode Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about his career journey and some new grants that will help grow the economy in Philadelphia in 2023.

In this Follow the Leader episode, Marty Holliday, Executive Director of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about some exciting funding opportunities for her region. Marty shares her vision for 2023 and provides an overview of local workforce challenges and opportunities.…

In this Follow the Leader episode, John Flanagan, President & CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180 for a conversation about regional workforce challenges and opportunities. John also discusses his career journey and how he became a workforce leader.

Chytania Brown, President & CEO of Employ Milwaukee, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180 for this Follow the Leader Episode. Chytania discusses her career journey, the challenges and opportunities in Milwaukee and her vision for 2023.

Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for this Follow the Leader episode. Cami discusses workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and discusses the importance of addressing equity in workforce development.

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio interviews Casandra Blassingame, President & CEO of IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). Casandra provides an overview of the work that her organization does to foster connections through accreditation by establishing solutions for the continuing educ…

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio interviews Caroline Portlock, Director of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County. Caroline discusses economic trends in her region and staff retention strategies.

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Walter Simmons, President & CEO of Employ Prince George's, Inc. Walter shares his thoughts on the need for innovation in the workforce industry and provides examples of how his organization has secured additional funding to meet community needs.…

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio is joined by Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO of the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board. Mari discusses some of the current workforce challenges in the region and why she is optimistic about meeting those challenges in 2023. She also reveals how her passion for fitness and exercise ben…

Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live.…

Tune in as Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, is joined by Tom Brown, CEO of Hudson Interxchange. Tom provides an overview of his organization, discusses his career journey, and shares the industry developments that he is most excited about in the coming year.

This episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department.