# workforce development board (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover workforce development board. Page: Feed: --- ## [E50: Trailblazing Workforce Innovation: Building Systems That Work](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e50-trailblazing-workforce-innovation-building-systems-that-work) _2026-06-07 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode of Ventura County Works, leaders from the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County reflect on receiving the 2026 WIOA Trailblazer Award at the NAWB Forum and explore what it takes to build a high-performing workforce system. The conversation highlights the power of strategic planning, employer engagement, community partnerships, and human-centered design in helping job seekers… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Trailblazer_Episode_Full_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E49: Industry Spotlight: Workforce Needs in Advanced Manufacturing](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e49-industry-spotlight-workforce-needs-in-advanced-manufacturing) _2026-04-10 · Ventura County Works_ Tune in to explore how advanced manufacturing is evolving into one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich industries in Ventura County. In this episode of Ventura County Works , host and Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, Rebecca Evans, sits down with Sarah Christopher Falk of Scientific Cutting Tools, Inc. to break down what modern manufacturing really… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Sarah_Ep_Full_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E48: Healthcare is Human Care: Building Ventura County's Healthcare Workforce](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e48-healthcare-is-human-care-building-ventura-countys-healthcare-workforce) _2026-03-25 · Ventura County Works_ Tune in for a conversation with Celia Daniels, Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting, about the evolving healthcare workforce and the many opportunities within one of Ventura County's most vital industries. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences, Celia shares insights on the growing demand for talent, why compassion and people skills remain essential in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Celia_Healthcare_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E47: Partnerships at Work: The Port of Hueneme and Ventura County's Workforce](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e47-partnerships-at-work-the-port-of-hueneme-and-ventura-countys-workforce) _2026-01-29 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode of Ventura County Works , Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with Port of Hueneme leader and Workforce Development Board member Miguel Rodriguez for a special installment of the "Board Member Minutes" series. Miguel shares his professional journey and what drew him to community relations and workforce development, offering an inside look at how the Port of Hueneme serves as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Miguel_Episode_Full_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E46: Aligning Strategy, Funding, and People: InsideTrak's Vision for Workforce Growth](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e46-aligning-strategy-funding-and-people-insidetraks-vision-for-workforce-growth) _2025-12-19 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode of Ventura County Works , host Rebecca Evans is joined by Laura Martinez and Natalie Lehman to discuss leadership, community connection, and innovation in workforce development. They share how their work on the Workforce Development Board helped inspire InsideTrak: FutureReady Workforce and explain its concierge-style approach to aligning strategy, funding, and partnerships to help… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_InsideTrack_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E45: Building Community Through Business: A Conversation with Former Board Chair Stephen Yeoh](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e45-building-community-through-business-a-conversation-with-former-board-chair-stephen-yeoh) _2025-10-14 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode of Ventura County Works , Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with small business owner and past Board Chair Stephen Yeoh for a special installment of the "Board Member Minutes" series. Stephen shares his journey as an entrepreneur in Ventura County, reflecting on what inspired him to start his business and how local partnerships support economic growth. He discusses his… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_10_14_25_Full_Episode.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E44: Leading with Service and Equity: A Conversation with Board Member Lisa Safaeinili](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e44-leading-with-service-and-equity-a-conversation-with-board-member-lisa-safaeinili) _2025-09-17 · Ventura County Works_ In this Board Member Minutes episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with nonprofit leader Lisa Safaeinili to explore how service and equity drive workforce innovation. Lisa shares her journey into nonprofit leadership, the mission of her organization, and what inspired her to join the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County. Together they discuss the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_LIsa_S_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E43: From Corporate Leadership to Community Impact: Insights from Board Member Ken Wiseman](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e43-from-corporate-leadership-to-community-impact-insights-from-board-member-ken-wiseman) _2025-08-05 · Ventura County Works_ Tune in to this episode of Ventura County Works as we kick off our new segment, Board Member Minutes , with Ken Wiseman—business owner, community leader, and long-time advocate for lifelong learning. Ken shares his journey from leading a large corporate operation to revitalizing historic spaces in Piru, and how his experiences fuel his passion for workforce development. Discover why small business… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Ken_Wiseman_Ep_Full_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E42: Humanizing AI: Equity, Empathy, and Innovation](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e42-humanizing-ai-equity-empathy-and-innovation) _2025-08-04 · Ventura County Works_ Tune in to this powerful episode of Ventura County Works as we explore how artificial intelligence can either widen or bridge equity gaps in the workforce. Celia Daniels, board member of the Ventura County Workforce Development Board and Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting LLC, shares how AI systems, if designed without inclusive input, can reinforce existing biases and shut out marginalized… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_AI_episode_Full_Episode_8_4_25.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E41: Opportunity in Action: Inside the NextGen Youth Program](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e41-opportunity-in-action-inside-the-nextgen-youth-program) _2025-06-18 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode, you'll discover how Ventura County's NextGen program is helping young people ages 14 to 24 prepare for successful futures through hands-on job experience, education support, and personalized guidance. You'll learn how the program removes barriers to employment by offering paid work opportunities, mentorship, career exploration, and essential life tools at no cost to participants.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_NextGen_Full_episode_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pG4a2Pm09ZlM) _2025-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [E40: Cerrando la Brecha de Habilidades Digitales con Northstar Digital](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e40-cerrando-la-brecha-de-habilidades-digitales-con-northstar-digital) _2025-06-12 · Ventura County Works_ En este episodio, exploramos una de las barreras más importantes para el empleo en la actualidad: la alfabetización digital. Acompáñanos mientras exploramos Northstar Digital Literacy, un recurso gratuito en el Condado de Ventura que te ayuda a desarrollar las habilidades tecnológicas y la confianza necesarias para solicitar empleos, usar computadoras y tener éxito en la fuerza laboral actual.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/20250602_Ventura_Works_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E39: Fields of Opportunity: Empowering Ventura County's Farm Worker Families](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e39-fields-of-opportunity-empowering-ventura-countys-farm-worker-families) _2025-06-06 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode, listeners will learn about Fields of Opportunity for Farm Worker Families , a free, federally funded program in Ventura County designed to support farm workers and their families in building better futures. The episode explores how participants can access career training in high-demand industries, receive one-on-one career coaching, and gain essential support such as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Farmworkers_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E38: VC Heal: Rebuilding Lives Through Healthcare Careers](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e38-vc-heal-rebuilding-lives-through-healthcare-careers) _2025-05-27 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode, we explore how healing takes many forms—through careers, community, and connection. Join us as we dive into VC Heal, Ventura County's new healthcare careers program created in response to the devastation of the Thomas and Woolsey wildfires. Funded by disaster recovery grants, VC Heal offers no-cost healthcare training, supportive services, life coaching, and career navigation to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_VC_Heal_Full_Episode.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E37: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap with Northstar Digital Literacy](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e37-bridging-the-digital-skills-gap-with-northstar-digital-literacy) _2025-04-27 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode we tackle one of the biggest barriers to employment today: digital literacy. Join us as we explore Northstar Digital Literacy, a free resource in Ventura County that helps you build the tech skills and confidence you need to apply for jobs, use computers, and succeed in today's workforce. You'll hear from Eddie Jimenez, Workshop Facilitator for the Ventura County WORKS program at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Digital_LIteracy_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E36: Skills, Jobs, and Opportunity: Ventura County's Workforce Development](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e36-skills-jobs-and-opportunity-ventura-countys-workforce-development) _2025-03-13 · Ventura County Works_ In this special episode, originally recorded for Our Ventura TV, Rebecca Evans and Vicente Nicario speak with George Alger about the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, discussing how this federally-funded organization connects employers with skilled workers and helps job seekers find career opportunities at no cost. Rebecca explains their efforts to raise awareness about their services… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Our_Ventura_TV_Episode_Full_.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E35: Upskilling for Success: How SkillUp Ventura County is Changing Lives](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e35-upskilling-for-success-how-skillup-ventura-county-is-changing-lives) _2025-03-04 · Ventura County Works_ Tune in as we explore SkillUp Ventura County, an innovative program offering residents free online skills training and certification opportunities. In this episode, Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, leads a discussion with key partners. Joining her are the team from Managed Career Solutions (MCS) and special guest Kerry Twomey from Metrix… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Skillup_Full_episode.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E34: Preparing the Workforce for the Future of AI](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e34-preparing-the-workforce-for-the-future-of-ai) _2025-01-08 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore how businesses in Ventura County can harness its transformative power. Discover the common misconceptions about AI and learn how to navigate the practical challenges of adoption. Gain insights into the critical role of the human element in successful AI implementation and uncover strategies for equitable… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_AI_episode_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E33: Education Meets Industry: Dr. César Morales on Building Ventura County's Workforce](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e33-education-meets-industry-dr-csar-morales-on-building-ventura-countys-workforce) _2024-11-15 · Ventura County Works_ Join Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, as he discusses how education and industry work together to create career opportunities in Ventura County. Learn about the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) Career Education Center programs in healthcare, transportation, welding, and veterinary assistance. Discover how local education systems partner with employers to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_CTE_Episode_Full_Ep.mp3?dest-id=1889195) ## [E32: Cultivating Success: Ventura County's Farmworker Support Program](https://venturacountypodcast.libsyn.com/e32-cultivating-success-ventura-countys-farmworker-support-program) _2024-10-19 · Ventura County Works_ In this episode, you'll learn about a new program in Ventura County called "Sowing Seeds of Success," designed to support farmworkers. The program offers essential job skills training, career coaching, and language learning through a mobile platform, making it accessible for workers with busy schedules. You'll hear about the program's goals, eligibility requirements, and how it addresses… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/venturacountypodcast/VCW_Farmworker_Episode_Full.mp3?dest-id=1889195)