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KRA's The Hub Podcast - Episode #30

Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Leadership Perspectives from the 2024 NAWB Forum- Part Two

Featuring: Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director, WorkSource Montgomery
Jaime Cruz, Executive Director, Workforce Connections (Southern Nevada)
Mike Fazio, Co-President, Workforce180 and Metrics Learning

This special episode continues the live coverage from the 2024 NAWB Forum in Washington, D.C., exploring how workforce leaders nationwide are building the foundation for tomorrow’s workforce. The theme “Forging Tomorrow’s Workforce Today” guides in-depth conversations with executives driving innovative workforce development strategies at the local and national level.

Anthony Featherstone, Executive Director at WorkSource Montgomery, Jaime Cruz, Executive Director for Workforce Connections in Southern Nevada, Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Melissa Robbins, CEO of NAWDP shares practical insights on strategic planning, partnership building, technology integration, and proactive approaches to system improvement. From tackling reentry and youth engagement to leveraging global best practices, this episode brings powerful perspectives on preparing for workforce challenges ahead.

You’ll hear insights on…

  • Building effective ecosystems for future-ready workforce solutions

  • Addressing WIOA reauthorization concerns and local funding impacts

  • Integrating AI and emerging technology in workforce systems

  • Elevating professional development for frontline workforce staff

  • Fostering international collaboration to inform local innovation

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