Power of Community Benefits Agreements and the Role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Sam Waltz

What happens when host Peter Woolfolk combines a renowned expert in community benefits agreements (CBAs), real-world examples of successful CBAs, and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion? You get a riveting and insightful conversation with Sam Waltz, APR, Fellow APR. Sam brings in his wealth of knowledge and experience to enlighten us on the power of CBAs in creating win-win scenarios for organizations and communities. His work on the project to bring solar panel manufacturing back to the U.S is a prime example of the potential of such agreements.
As we navigate through the evolving job market, we discuss the trend of shifting importance from a four-year college degree to skill-based employment. Sam shares his perspectives on how workforce development and apprenticeship programs can bridge this gap and help disadvantaged populations thrive in a high-tech job market. We can't ignore the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in ensuring fairness and creating equitable workplaces. 

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