Serving underserved populations requires innovation, partnership, and a bold shift from traditional workforce development strategies. Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, shares how the organization builds trust, collaborates with community partners, and reaches beyond office walls to connect with jobseekers who face barriers to employment. The episode explores real-world examples of adapting workforce services to meet post-pandemic challenges and better align with community needs.
Through workforce initiatives like CareerWorks and Medical CareerWorks, Career Path Services is creating onramps into employment for multilingual, underrepresented individuals. Eakins also highlights how dignity, equity, and inclusive practices inform both internal operations and external services..
You’ll hear insights on…
Innovative approaches to engaging hard-to-reach populations in workforce programs
How refugee communities are being connected to career pathways through localized services
The importance of employer readiness to welcome nontraditional jobseekers
Equitable hiring practices and community-informed program design
How short-term, employer-supported training programs are producing rapid employment results
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