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If you took a 180 degree turn on the way you look at work, what could you uncover? Join the team at Workforce180 as we flip the switch on how we think about, interact with, and develop our nation's workforce. Whether you want to shape the careers of others, or enhance your own, this podcast will put your perspective in motion.

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E74: Meet Christine Nutting From Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board

This special episode was recording live at WORKCON 2018 in San Diego California.

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E285: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: with Bianca Cervantes and Max Schelkopf

To learn more about the SkillUpAmerca Summit, visit: https://www.skillupamerica.org/

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E284: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: With Tirza Barnes

To learn more about the SkillUpAmerca Summit, visit: https://www.skillupamerica.org/

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E283: End-of-Year Leadership: How to Support Employees Through the Holiday Crunch

Tune in for this end of year episode originally recorded for North Coast Careers about how to support employees through the stress of the holiday season.

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E282: Follow the Leader: Meet Cami Eakins, CEO, Career Path Services

Tune in to this "Best off" 180PODCAST Episode as Cami Eakins shares her perspective on workforce development.

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E281: Meet Georgia Conrad, Executive Director, Oregon Workforce Partnership

In this "Best of" 180PODCAST, you'll hear from Georgia Conrad, Executive Director of the Oregon Workforce Partnership as she shares her perspective on workforce development.

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E280: Fixing the Future of Work: A Conversation with Sam Caucci, Author and CEO of 1Huddle

In this episode, host Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, sits down with Sam Caucci, Founder and CEO of 1Huddle and author of Wasted Talent: How Greed, Exploitation, and the Promise of the Future of Work Has Failed the Front Line, and a Plan to Fix It. Together they explore why traditional training models continue to fail frontline workers and how gamified, human-centered…

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E279: Meet Bob Knight, Director of Government Relations at Equus Workforce Solutions

Tune in as Bob Knight shares his perspective on workforce from his decades of experience.

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E278: Meet Dawn Karber Director, SkillsFWD, and Kevin Williams, Spokane Workforce Council

Tune in as Dawn Karber and Kevin Williams discuss the workorce system. This episode was recorded live at a previous NAWB forum.

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E277: Meet Sara Cone, Director of Optimization and Candidate Attraction, Amazon

Tune in to hear how Amazon is partnering with the workforce development system in this episode recorded at a previous NAWB forum.

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E276: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

Tune in to hear Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County as she shares her thoughts on workorce development and shares update on her region.

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E275: Meet Samantha Pfeiffer, Executive Director, GSETA

Tune in to listen to Samantha Pfeifffer, Executive Director of GSETA, as she discusses her organizations mission and vision.

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E274: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Tune in to listen to George Wright, CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership as he talks about the future of workforce at a previous NAWB conference.

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E273: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins 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.

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E272: Meet Joanna Bartholomew, Assistant Director; Chief of Strategic Initiatives, Baltimore Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Recorded live at the 2024 Forum.

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E271: Meet Dawn Karber Director, SkillsFWD, and Kevin Williams, Spokane Workforce Council

This episode was originally recorded at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E270: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E269: Stop Waiting, Start Adapting: A Workforce Leader's Guide to Change

In this second part of a special three-part series, host Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, challenges you to think differently about adaptability in today's rapidly changing workforce landscape. Drawing from everyday examples like Uber, Airbnb, and the shift to virtual services during the pandemic, Mike illustrates why you can't afford to wait until tomorrow to embrace…

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E268: Follow the Leader: Meet Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida

From the Best of 180PODCAST: 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. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live.

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E267: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida

From Best of 180PODCAST: Recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E266: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke

From Best of 180PODCAST: 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. She shares insights on…

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E265: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

From the Best of 180PODCAST: 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.

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E264: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E263: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke

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. She shares insights on poverty and related issues…

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E262: Stop Waiting, Start Adapting: A Workforce Leader's Guide to Change

In this second part of a special three-part series, host Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, challenges you to think differently about adaptability in today's rapidly changing workforce landscape. Drawing from everyday examples like Uber, Airbnb, and the shift to virtual services during the pandemic, Mike illustrates why you can't afford to wait until tomorrow to embrace…

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E261: Beyond Good Intentions: Accountability and Impact in Workforce Services

This episode features a message straight from Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning. Mike discusses the changing landscape of workforce development and dives deep into the recent federal grant freeze and what it means for your organization's future. Drawing from 16 years in the trenches, he cuts through the noise to deliver a clear message: good intentions aren't…

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E260: Workforce Central: Meet Joel Millman and Harold Christ, ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E259: Meet Kendra Moesle, Director of Workforce Development at the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs

From "Best of 180PODCAST": Join Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, as he speaks with Kendra Moesle, Director of Workforce Development at the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP), about transforming farmworkers' lives through job training and career development. Drawing from her personal connection to farming and experience with AmeriCorps, Moesle…

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E258: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke

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. She shares insights on poverty and related issues…

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E257: Meet Martin Schwartz, President, Vehicles for Change

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Martin Schwartz, President of Vehicles for Change. Martin discusses his company and the work that they do helping families achieve financial stability through their car donation and reentry internship programs.

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E256: Meet Rachel Eaton, Workforce Specialist, The Women's Home

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E255: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E254: Meet Kendra Moesle, Director of Workforce Development at the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs

Join Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, as he speaks with Kendra Moesle, Director of Workforce Development at the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP), about transforming farmworkers' lives through job training and career development. Drawing from her personal connection to farming and experience with AmeriCorps, Moesle discusses AFOP's mission since…

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E253: Meet Jason Wang, Founder & CEO, FreeWorld

This episode was originally recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E252: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

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.

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E251: Meet Dawn Karber Director, SkillsFWD, and Kevin Williams, Spokane Workforce Council

This episode was originally recorded at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E250: Meet Rachel Eaton, Workforce Specialist, The Women's Home

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E249: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E248: Meet Samantha Pfeiffer, Executive Director, GSETA

Recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E247: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida

This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E246: Meet Martin Schwartz, President, Vehicles for Change

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Martin Schwartz, President of Vehicles for Change. Martin discusses his company and the work that they do helping families achieve financial stability through their car donation and reentry internship programs.

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E245: Meet Author and Reporter Michael John Sullivan

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and author and reporter Michael John Sullivan. Michael discusses his career journey, which spans several different careers, and lessons learned along the way.

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E244: Empowering Families, Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Dr. Cira Burke

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. She shares insights on poverty and related issues…

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E243: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida

This episode was recorded live at the 2024 NAWB Forum.

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E242: Meet Joel Millman and Harold Christ, ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E241: Meet George Wright, CEO, The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E240: Meet Jason Wang, Founder & CEO, FreeWorld

This episode was recorded live at the NAWB 2024 Forum.

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E239: Meet Carrie Folken. Executive Director, BEST, Inc

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 needs of the future.

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E238: Meet Georgia Conrad, Executive Director, Oregon Workforce Partnership

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.

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E237: Meet Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition

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!

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