Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchE12: Cultivating Leaders: Lessons from the NAWDP Leadership Academy
Discover how the NAWDP Leadership Academy is transforming workforce development by equipping leaders with the skills to master themselves, build strong relationships, and turn vision into action. In …
Published on 13 hours ago
E11: Inside NAWDP: Diversity, Growth, and the Future of Workforce Development
In this episode, we sit down with Crystal Odom-McKinney, longtime board member and former Region Five Director for NAWDP, to explore how the organization has evolved to meet the changing needs of wor…
Published on 1 month ago
E10: One-Stop, Many Services: How AJCs Support Job Seekers and Employers
In this special live episode of Workforce on the Mic, recorded at NAWDP’s 41st Annual Conference in Virginia Beach, host Alexis Franks shines a spotlight on the heart of America’s public workforce sy…
Published on 2 months ago
E09: The Power of Local: NYC’s Blueprint for Workforce Advocacy
In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, we sit down with Greg Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition, to explore how local workforce systems can drive real impact through…
Published on 3 months ago
E08: Workforce Legacies pt 2: Bob Knight on Workforce Innovation
In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, guest host Kim Meadows sits down with longtime workforce advocate and industry legend Bob Knight, Director of Government Relations at Equus Workforce Solution…
Published on 4 months ago
E07: Workforce Legacies in Action: Part One
In this episode, we are joined by Larry Robbin, Executive Director of Robbin and Associates, who shares his inspiring journey into workforce development. You'll hear how Larry's grandfather's experie…
Published on 5 months ago
E06: Mentorship That Matters: Building Youth Career Confidence
In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," you'll discover powerful insights on youth mentorship from Dr. Scott Brewster, co-founder and Director of Partnerships at Hats & Ladders. Listen as he share…
Published on 6 months ago
E05: From the Barbershop to the Boardroom: Innovative Approaches to Community Impact
Discover how two innovative leaders are transforming workforce development and community health in this episode of "Workforce on the Mic." Join host Alexis Franks as she speaks with Esther Lewis, CEO…
Published on 7 months ago
E04: A Champion for Youth: NFL Legend Darrell Green's Journey to Workforce Development
In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," host Alexis Franks sits down with NFL legend Darrell Green at the 2024 Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. Darrell shares his remarkable journey from prof…
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
E03: Building New Paths: Alternative Routes to Youth Success
In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," we are joined by B.J. Paige, Executive Director of Youth Guidance DC and an expert in youth workforce development. Speaking from the 2024 Youth Symposium in…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago