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Ready for Work

Jasen Jones, ACT Work Ready Communities

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/37j. Total Éps: 64

We all have a stake in making our communities more competitive. Closing the skills gap and driving economic growth starts at the grassroots level. Tune into the Ready for Work podcast for a discussion about strengthening the workforce ecosystem. Make ACT Ready for Work your go-to source for ideas to revolutionize your workforce. Provided by the experts. Curated by ACT. Learn more at act.org/readyforworkpodcast

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62 Reaching for the STARs in Celebration of Workforce Development Month

Épisode 62

mercredi 17 septembre 2025 • Durée 22:24

ACT celebrates Workforce Development Month with a powerful keynote from LaShana Lewis—technologist, advocate, and Chair of Opportunity@Work’s Stars Advisory Council. Recorded live at ACT’s Atlanta Summit, LaShana shares her personal journey and the systemic barriers faced by STARs—those Skilled Through Alternative Routes. Her story highlights the urgent need for inclusive, skills-based hiring and the role of ACT’s Work Ready Communities in building skills-driven pathways.

Workforce Development Month Resources from NAWDP

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61 - Employer Engagement for a Skills First Future

Épisode 59

mercredi 13 août 2025 • Durée 26:39

Episode 61 features Isaac Agbeshie-Noye from the SHRM Foundation, who discusses the Skills First Future initiative and its role in helping employers adopt skills-drivenpractices and expand nationwide opportunities through Learning and Employment Records (LERs). The conversation explores common myths surrounding skills-firsthiring, the challenges employers encounter, and strategies to overcome them.

Isaac highlights key tools available at SkillsFirstFuture.org, including the Skills Action Planner and SHRM’s new specialty credential. The episode provides practical insights for HR professionals and their collaborations with educators and workforce leaders aiming to build a high-performing talent ecosystem. Listeners will discover how small adjustments can lead to significant outcomes and why the shift toward skills-first hiring is gaining momentum across various industries.

Voices of Excellence:

Isaac Agbeshie-Noye, Program Director

SHRM Foundation

Widening Pathways to Work

Issac on Linked In

Resources from Episode 61

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52 - Transforming Data to Destiny for Life-Changing Career Guidance

mercredi 21 août 2024 • Durée 12:13

Richard Portelance from EdGate discusses the importance of data in career planning and the need for a lifelong learning repository to support modern pathways with better integrations of profile details. Identifying the fractured nature of current career tools and the necessity for better visualization of career pathways, Richard highlights the role of educational standards and AI’s potential with machine learning to map career pathways efficiently, empowering both learners and advisors.

Richard Portelance, EdGate
Richard on LinkedIn
Show Notes and Resources (PDF)⁠
⁠ACT Work Ready Communities⁠
⁠ACT Workforce Solutions
⁠2024 ACT Workforce Summit
⁠Tear the Paper Ceiling Storytelling Campaign
⁠Inquire on WRC Storytelling and Poster Exhibition

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51 - From Disparity to Prosperity - Transforming Minnesota’s Workforce

mercredi 21 août 2024 • Durée 14:40

Erin Olson, Senior Director of Strategic Research at Real Time Talent, discusses Minnesota’s educational and workforce challenges. Despite high labor force participation, Minnesota faces significant racial disparities in education and a talent shortage. Olson highlights the misalignment between workforce needs and available skills, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and data-driven solutions. Real Time Talent collaborates with various stakeholders to address these issues, focusing on aligning educational programs with labor market demands and promoting equity. Olson underscores the importance of employer involvement in creating effective workforce solutions and the role of Real Time Talent in facilitating these efforts.

Erin Olson, Senior Director of Strategic Research at Real Time Talent
Erin Olson on LinkedIn
Show Notes and Resources (PDF)
ACT Work Ready Communities
ACT Workforce Solutions
2024 ACT Workforce Summit
Tear the Paper Ceiling Storytelling Campaign
Inquire on WRC Storytelling and Poster Exhibition

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50 - Work Readiness at the Speed of Motlow

Épisode 50

mercredi 17 juillet 2024 • Durée 15:54

Known for his innovative approach to education, Dr. Michael Torrence of Motlow State Community College in Tennessee is a champion of emerging technologies, workforce development, and community engagement. He's passionate about creating scalable opportunities for students, fostering relationships with industries, and preparing the next generation for the future. From transforming homeless students into successful professionals, to pioneering digital credentialing systems, Dr. Torrence shares his dynamic FRED Talk from the ACT Workforce Summit stage.

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49 Employer-Driven Universities with Innovative Solutions for Adult Learners

Épisode 49

lundi 24 juin 2024 • Durée 12:28

In Episode 49 of Ready for Work, we continue our series of FRED Talks from the ACT Workforce Summit. Tracy Robinson from the University of Memphis shares her experience working with adult learners and the challenges they face in balancing education with other life responsibilities. The University of Memphis has made significant changes to accommodate adult learners, just in time for employer giant FedEx to seek the university’s help. It’s a successful model that the University replicated with the City of Memphis, a regional hospital chain, and Nike, among others.

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48 Storytelling Accelerates Workforce and Economic Development

Épisode 48

mercredi 12 juin 2024 • Durée 13:16

Will Coppage is a creative community developer. From the main stage of the ACT Workforce Summit, Will helped us explore the concept of wonder in art and its power to draw us in repeatedly. Will shows us how this principle applies to community development, emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity, maintaining a positive community appearance, and promoting workforce skills. The episode concludes with exciting news of a storytelling event at the 2024 Workforce Summit in Atlanta.

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47 - Excellence in the Fusion of Economic and Workforce Development

Épisode 47

jeudi 7 mars 2024 • Durée 23:42

Episode 47 features Tonia Saunders, who leads both workforce and economic development in Lucas County, Ohio. This Work Ready Community (WRC) integrated the two disciplines, emphasizing the role of collaboration with neighboring counties to enhance the region's competitiveness. Tonia shares insights on tackling workforce challenges, leveraging community partnerships and innovative strategies to serve the manufacturing and healthcare industries effectively. The episode highlights the success of Lucas County's WRC initiative, showcasing how it drives economic growth and improves employment opportunities through targeted employer engagement and comprehensive support services. This conversation underlines the importance of synergy between workforce and economic development in achieving regional prosperity.

Voices of Excellence in Episode 47:

Tonia Saunders, Director

Work Ready Lucas County and Lucas County, Ohio Planning and Development

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46 - Braided Funding and Alignment for Program Sustainability

Épisode 46

jeudi 29 février 2024 • Durée 24:25

Braided funding and alignment of partnerships are key when creating sustainable systems and programs for your community. Lyndsie Gibbs and Alex Lovrien from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha join us on Episode 46 of Ready for Work. The partnerships across this Work Ready Community grew a small, data-driven, proof of concept into a $10M venture that has eliminated financial barriers so individuals can access quality training, education, and gainful employment. Listen in for best practices on braided funding, opportunities and obstacles, tips to get started, and lessons learned.

Voices of Excellence in Episode 46:

Lyndsie Gibbs, Director of Career Skills and Workforce

Metropolitan Community College of Omaha LinkedIn

Alex Lovrein, Director of Workforce Training

Metropolitan Community College of Omaha LinkedIn

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45 - Skilled Through Alternative Routes - Why STARs Matter to the Workforce

mercredi 20 décembre 2023 • Durée 31:03

Join us in Episode 45 to discover a groundbreaking partnership between ACT and Opportunity at Work. Georgia Gillette, VP of Strategic Alliances at Opportunity at Work, shares insights on STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) and the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign. Discover the challenges faced by STARs, the impact of hiring misperceptions, and the mission to bridge the gap between job opportunities and workforce skills. Explore the data-driven strategies, success stories, and a comprehensive playbook aimed at closing skill gaps with STARs.

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