Workforce innovation took center stage at the Raising the Bar Conference in Maryland, where industry leaders explored forward-thinking solutions for community development and economic growth. This episode of KRA’s The Hub brings together voices making a measurable impact—through technology, training, and trauma-informed support services.
Featured guests Zack Shifflett, Director of Business Solutions with Career.io, Teni Akinwuntan, Founder of Women of Valor, and Aaron Leson, Director of Training and Development with TAD Grants highlight strategic approaches to workforce development. From AI-driven job-seeking tools to holistic wellness models for women of color and advanced professional training for workforce practitioners, this episode reveals how organizations are reshaping the future of employment and empowerment.
You’ll hear insights on…
National and international workforce solutions driven by AI and virtual event technology
Holistic rehabilitation strategies addressing workforce readiness and behavioral wellness
Workforce re-entry pathways for marginalized populations and families
Training models that credential and empower career development professionals
Policy and leadership shifts necessary to drive long-term economic mobility
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