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You Better Know If You're a Workforce Developer or an Employee...

Season 3 · Episode 1

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 52:16

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Join me as I talk about what I think the difference is between an employee and a workforce developer; what it means to do workforce in 2026; and what I hope for you!

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Let's get into it...Contract Training

Season 3 · Episode 3

Sunday, November 2, 2025 • Duration 01:05:59

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In this episode I discuss realities of contract training in public workforce development from my perspective.

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Myths and Real Partnerships Within Workforce Development

Season 3 · Episode 2

Sunday, September 28, 2025 • Duration 01:11:23

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In this episode of 'Scratching the Surface of Workforce Development,' I addresses the importance of moving past 'false professionalism' to foster genuine communication. I delve into various myths and truths about workforce development, including misconceptions about the role of the federal government, the necessity of both technical and soft skills, and the cultural reliance on four-year degrees as the primary path to success. I emphasize the critical role of community development and local initiatives in workforce development, the importance of integrating soft skills into education, and the potential of apprenticeships when properly implemented. I also highlight the need for meaningful partnerships between employers and educators and the importance of continuous learning. We continue to advocate for a more honest discussion about the varied paths to success, particularly for women and minorities in the trades.

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Resilience, America's Talent Strategy, and ACTION.

Season 3 · Episode 1

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 01:10:46

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Welcome to Season 3 of 'Scratching the Surface of Workforce Development.' Season 1 we learned how to do this, season 2 we survived life so it's definitely not my best work. But season 3? Season 3 is going to bring some real examples of things that are working. Stay tuned.

This episode reflects on personal and professional challenges as I discuss the ups and downs of my life over the past few months, including significant family events while the world continued to move. I continue to emphasize resilience, honesty, and a relentless focus on making a difference in people's lives. I also spend some time highlighting the importance of collaboration between workforce development professionals, economic developers, and industry leaders.

I spend some time discussing the need to streamline systems, challenge bureaucratic inefficiencies, and ensure that training aligns with real job demands. The episode also touches on the 'American Talent Strategy' and its potential impact on workforce training and coordination between federal, state, and local entities.

Thanks for sticking with me!

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Fluffing the numbers?

Season 2 · Episode 3

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 34:00

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In this episode I describe how I wish we treated data and requests as workforce developers. How I wish funders could be realistic and not encourage the habit. And, in general, some of my pollyanna views of where I wish my industry could go...

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Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

Season 2 · Episode 2

Sunday, February 9, 2025 • Duration 56:12

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Join me as I chat about all things current in workforce and the need to determine what needs to change. I discuss federal and state policy here and my viewpoints on where we are as a policy and a profession. Glad to be back after a long, unscheduled break!

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What I want for my profession.

Season 2 · Episode 1

Sunday, September 29, 2024 • Duration 55:05

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As I experience more and more, I continue to come back to some simple realities of things I hope for my profession, the one we rarely name-Workforce Development. Here I share some of these thoughts.

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Episode 11 Networking and Business Development in Workforce

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, August 4, 2024 • Duration 38:46

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Workforce developers typically pride themselves on how much 'work' they do in a day. Their jobs require it. But, when do we network? When do we take the time to build relationships outside of those we are directly responsible to? Rarely in some cases. These relationships are critical for so many reasons. They're also vital to the business development process that's often overlooked for our obsession with checking boxes. In this episode I talk a little about networking specifically with economic developers and developing business with industry partners in uncertain times...again, just scratching the surface! Join me for the final episode for season 1, I'll take a short break through August (this was recorded in July) and see you all again in late September.

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Episode 10 - Constructing the Workforce

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, June 30, 2024 • Duration 52:31

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There are critical occupations required to support most export industries. Where do they stand in your community?

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Episode 9: Nuts and Bolts of Workforce Training Organization Skills

Season 1 · Episode 9

Sunday, May 19, 2024 • Duration 55:08

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As the country depends more and more on 'workforce developers', I think there are critical skills that must be learned and employed to be successful at the local level. I share some of those here as I've heard from listeners that this content is what they're most interested in. Here you go! If you have other topics you'd like me to consider adding, please find me on LinkedIn and let's discuss!

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