Join Our Live Winter Webinar Series: Session 1: Leadership Reimagined is today, December 2, 2025. REGISTER NOW!
Workforce innovation, community partnerships, and measurable impact take center stage in this special episode recorded live at the 2026 NAWB Forum in Las Vegas. Leaders from Ohio and Florida share perspectives on poverty reduction, youth workforce engagement, apprenticeship expansion, entrepreneurship, reentry support, and the growing role of technology in workforce systems.
Denise Reading, CEO of Future Plans, highlights grassroots strategies focused on poverty eradication and community-driven solutions across rural Ohio. Anthony Murphy, CEO of Lead the Way Learning Academy, shares personal experiences that shaped a mission centered on opportunity, exposure, and workforce pathways for youth in Columbus. Anthony Gagliano, Vice President and COO of CareerSource Suncoast, explores apprenticeship growth, innovation through technology, and collaborative workforce initiatives across Florida’s Gulf Coast region.
You’ll hear insights on…
Building grassroots coalitions that create long-term community impact
Expanding workforce opportunities for youth through exposure and career pathways
Using data and ROI measurement to strengthen workforce initiatives
Advancing apprenticeship programs and employer partnerships
Applying technology, automation, and AI to improve workforce service delivery
Catch Episode 87 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear workforce leaders share ideas and strategies shaping communities across the country.
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