CWA Today
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe official podcast of the California Workforce Association. CWA's mission is to enhance and inspire California’s local workforce development boards and their partners through strategic advocacy, partnership convening, and capacity building.
Your host is Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA. To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/
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E09: Keys To WIOA Implementation
August 02, 2017 01:40 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBBob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, shares his thoughts on the current state of the workforce system, and shares takeaways for workforce boards, workforce professionals and business owners. To learn more, visit http://calworkforce.org/
E08: Why Workforce Boards Matter
April 18, 2017 16:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBBob Lanter interviews several directors of workforce boards from California as well as two workforce board chairs to explore why workforce boards matter and the benefits that they provide. This episode was recorded live at The NAWB Forum 2017 and features the following guests: Reg Javier- Deputy Executive Officer of Workforce and Economic Development, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. Tony Myrell, Chairman, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. Stephen B...
E07: Federal Trends in Workforce and Job Training
February 21, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBChris Andresen, lobbyist at Grayling, discusses what a lobbyist does and how he helps to support workforce efforts and CWA. Discover what the current trends are under the new administration and the lessons for workforce professionals in California and beyond. To learn more about the California Workforce Association, visit www.calworkforce.org
E06: Lessons From The Youth@Work Conference
February 06, 2017 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode Bob Lanter discusses lessons learned from the 2017 Youth@Work Conference and the takeaways for workforce boards and professionals. Bob shares some surprising insights from the conference and actionable steps that you can take to engage youth. To learn more about CWA Today and the California Workforce Association, visit www.calworkforce.org
E05: Arel Moodie On Reaching and Engaging Youth
January 03, 2017 12:00 - 23 minutes - 11.5 MBArel Moodie discusses what it takes to reach and engage youth, as well as the work he is doing at the CWA Youth@Work Conference. Arel also shares the importance of likeability and the mindset that it takes for young people to achieve success. To learn more about Arel, visit http://www.arelmoodie.com/ and https://www.artoflikability.com/ To learn more about CWA Today, visit www.calworkforce.org
E04: Innovative Practices in Workforce Development
November 18, 2016 13:29 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBAmy Wallace, Assistant Director for Workforce Innovation at the California Workforce Development Board, discusses the importance of innovation in workforce development, both in California and nationally. In this episode, you'll discover why innovation is such an important key aspect of the successful implementation of WIOA, and what the California Workforce Board is doing to support innovation. To learn more about the California Workforce Association, visit http://calworkforce.org/
E03: Post Election Message
November 16, 2016 13:34 - 9 minutes - 7.25 MBIn this episode, Bob Lanter, President of CWA, discusses his thoughts about why the workforce development system remains more relevant than ever, regardless of which administration is in the White House. Discover the workforce narrative that we need to share with stakeholders, policy makers and each other. To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/
E02: Creating Successful Industry Sector Partnerships
November 16, 2016 13:09 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBThis episode features an interview with Lindsey Woolsey, as she discusses industry sector partnerships. Discover the most common mistakes that happen when it comes to industry sector partnerships, and what it takes to create successful partnerships with industry. To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/
E01: How WIOA Is Being Implemented In California
November 15, 2016 11:33 - 13 minutes - 10 MBIn this episode you'll discover how WIOA is changing the way that workforce boards are operating in California and across the country. Discover the changes that are happening as a result of WIOA and what that means for the workforce development system.