180PODCAST

E236: Meet Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares details about the Burton Blatt Institute's podcast, "Let's Get to Work." For more information, and to listen to the podcast, visit: https://disabilityin...

E235: Meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean, Adult Education, Lewis and Clark Community College

In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways into construction, IT, healthcare, and more that the program offers. Val also shares her vision for adult education to be fully integrated and va...

E234: Meet Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET

This episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, as they discuss the importance of credentialing, and the connection between credentialing and workforce development. 

E233: Meet Brad Turner-Little, President and CEO of NAWB

Tune in for this special Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Brad Turner-Little, the new CEO of NAWB. Brad talks about his career journey and outlines his vision for NAWB. 

E232: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region. 

E231: Follow the Leader: Meet Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment, LWIA 23

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses. 

E230: Follow the Leader: Meet Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida

Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live. 

Meet Joel Johnston, Executive Director, Let Me Learn

E229: Follow the Leader: Meet Patrick Clancy, President and CEO, Philadelphia Works, Inc.

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST- In this Follow the Leader episode Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about his career journey and some new grants that will help grow the economy in Philadelphia in 2023. 

E228: Meet Paul Toomey, President & Founder, Geographic Solutions

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Paul Toomey, President and founder of Geographic Solutions. 

E227: The Garden State Employment and Training Annual Conference

In this special Follow the Leader episode hosted by Mike Fazio, Co-President of Metrix Learning and Workforce180, you'll learn about the Garden State Employment and Training (GSETA) Annual Conference, coming up on October 18th and 19th, 2023. To learn more, visit https://www.gseta.org/conference/ 

E226: Meet Janet Ward, Executive Director, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between, Mike Fazio, Co-President, Workforce180 and Metrix Learning and Janet Ward, Executive Director, Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board. Janet discusses her leadership style, the work the WIB has done to build a talent pipeline, and thoughts about managing across generations. 

E225: Follow the Leader: Meet Cami Eakins, CEO, Career Path Services

From the "Best of" 180PODCAST: Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for this Follow the Leader episode. Cami discusses workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and discusses the importance of addressing equity in workforce development. 

E224: Meet Todd Nielsen, Director, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E223: Follow the Leader: Meet Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment, LWIA 23

Jamie Corda Hadjaoui, Director of Workforce Investment for LWIA 23, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Jamie discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for businesses. 

E222: Meet Carlos Mongalo, Director, National Flooring Contractors

This episode was recorded live from the NAWB 2023 Forum. 

E221: Meet Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence, KRA Corporation

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E220: Meet Todd Nielsen, Director, Colorado Urban Workforce Alliance

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E219: Meet Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E218: Meet Andy Petroski, President & Co-Founder, NuPaths

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E217: Meet Joseph Seymour, Managing Director, Operational Excellence, KRA Corporation

This episode was recorded live at the 2023 NAWB Forum. 

E216: Meet Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department

This episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department. 

E215: Meet Brandon Butler, Executive Director, Maryland Workforce Association

This interview was recorded live at the 2022 Maryland Workforce Association's Raising the Bar Conference. 

E214: Follow the Leader: Meet Brian Lee, CEO, Metrix Learning

 Brian Lee, retiring CEO of Metrix Learning, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for another Follow the Leader episode. Brian reflects on his career journey and the formative experiences that shaped him as a leader, and shares lessons learned along the way. 

E212: Follow the Leader: Meet Cory Vojack, Director Of Workforce Development, Lake County Board of Commissioners

Cory Vojack,  Director Of Workforce Development for the Lake County Board of Commissioners, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio on this episode of Follow the Leader. Cory discusses his formative work experiences and also the value of communication as a workforce professional. 

E211: Follow the Leader: Meet Ron Painter, President and CEO, NAWB

Ron Painter, President and CEO of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Ron discusses his career journey and his assessment of the current labor market. He also reveals what he thinks that local workforce boards should be focusing on at this time. 

E210: Follow the Leader: Meet Diane Head, Executive Director, CareerSource North Florida

Diane Head, Executive Director of CareerSource North Florida, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader Episode. Diane discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and reveals her thoughts about workforce trends in 2023. 

E209: Follow the Leader: Meet Rebecca Evans, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of Ventura County

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region. 

E208: Follow the Leader: Meet Bob Lanter, Executive Director, California Workforce Association

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for this episode of Follow the Leader. Bob discusses his career journey and the changing nature of the work. He also discusses the pros and cons of the gig work vs. employment. 

E207: Follow the Leader: Meet Manuel Ugues, Regional Director, Serco of Texas, Inc.

In this Follow the Leader episode, Manuel Ugues, Regional Director, Serco of Texas, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a discussion about regional workforce challenges and opportunities for 2023. Manuel also discusses the key elements necessary to attract and retain staff. 

E206: Follow the Leader: Meet Patrick Clancy, President and CEO, Philadelphia Works, Inc.

In this Follow the Leader episode Patrick Clancy, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about his career journey and some new grants that will help grow the economy in Philadelphia in 2023. 

E205: Follow the Leader: Meet Marty Holliday, Executive Director New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area

In this Follow the Leader episode, Marty Holliday, Executive Director of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area, joins Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio for a conversation about some exciting funding opportunities for her region. Marty shares her vision for 2023 and provides an overview of local workforce challenges and opportunities. 

E204: Follow the Leader: Meet John Flanagan, President & CEO, CareerSource Tampa Bay

In this Follow the Leader episode, John Flanagan, President & CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180 for a conversation about regional workforce challenges and opportunities. John also discusses his career journey and how he became a workforce leader. 

E203: Follow the Leader: Meet Chytania Brown, President & CEO, Employ Milwaukee

Chytania Brown, President & CEO of Employ Milwaukee, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180 for this Follow the Leader Episode. Chytania discusses her career journey, the challenges and opportunities in Milwaukee and her vision for 2023. 

E202: Follow the Leader: Meet Cami Eakins, CEO, Career Path Services

Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for this Follow the Leader episode. Cami discusses workforce challenges and opportunities in her region and discusses the importance of addressing equity in workforce development. 

E201: Follow the Leader: Meet Casandra Blassingame, President & CEO, IACET

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio interviews Casandra Blassingame, President & CEO of IACET  (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). Casandra provides an overview of the work that her organization does to foster connections through accreditation by establishing solutions for the continuing education and training industry, encouraging collaboration, and promoting service to adult learners.

E200: Follow the Leader: Meet Caroline Portlock, Director, Workforce Investment Board of Will County

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio interviews Caroline Portlock, Director of the Workforce Investment Board of Will County. Caroline discusses economic trends in her region and staff retention strategies. 

E199: Follow the Leader: Meet Walter Simmons, President & CEO, Employ Prince George's, Inc.

This Follow the Leader episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Walter Simmons, President & CEO of Employ Prince George's, Inc. Walter shares his thoughts on the need for innovation in the workforce industry and provides examples of how his organization has secured additional funding to meet community needs. 

E198: Follow the Leader: Meet Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board

In this Follow the Leader episode, Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio is joined by Mari Kay-Nabozny, CEO of the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board. Mari discusses some of the current workforce challenges in the region and why she is optimistic about meeting those challenges in 2023. She also reveals how her passion for fitness and exercise benefits her as a workforce leader!  

E197: Follow the Leader: Meet Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida

Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, for a conversation about workforce challenges and opportunities in her region, and what she most looks forward to in 2023. Pam reveals what makes Central Florida such a unique place to work and live. 

E196: Follow the Leader: Meet Tom Brown, CEO of Hudson Interxchange

Tune in as Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180, is joined by Tom Brown, CEO of Hudson Interxchange. Tom provides an overview of his organization, discusses his career journey, and shares the industry developments that he is most excited about in the coming year. 

E195: Meet Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department

This episode features a conversation between Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio and Lee Reese and Malina Layne from Saint Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department. 

E194: Meet Dawn Karber and Kevin Williams from The Spokane Workforce Council

This episode was recorded live at the 2022 NAWB Forum.

E193: Meet Brandon Butler, Executive Director, Maryland Workforce Association

This interview was recorded live at the 2022 Maryland Workforce Association's Raising the Bar Conference. 

E192: Meet Dave Asheim, CEO & Founder of Engage by Cell

In this special Follow the Leader Episode, Dave Asheim, CEO & Founder of Engage by Cell, joins Mike Fazio, CEO of Workforce180. Dave provides an overview of his company, and shares tips about how to use text alerts to engage customers. 

E191: Meet Naté Gordon, WorkSource Montgomery

This interview was recorded live at Maryland Workforce Association's 2022 Raising the Bar Conference. 

E291: Meet Naté Gordon, WorkSource Montgomery

This interview was recorded live at Maryland Workforce Association's 2022 Raising the Bar Conference. 

E190: Meet Cathy Rychalsky, Consultant, Metrix Learning

Recorded live at the 2022 Raise the Bar Conference in Maryland. 

E189: Meet Sally Payne, Director for The Missouri Job Center, Ozark Region

This special episode was recorded live at the 2022 NAWB Forum. 

E188: Meet Lori Strumpf, Founder, Strumpf Associates

This special episode was recorded live at the 2022 NAWB Forum.