Ready for Work
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe all have a stake in making our communities more competitive. Closing the skills gap and driving economic growth starts at the grassroots level. Tune into the Ready for Work podcast for a discussion about strengthening the workforce ecosystem. Make ACT Ready for Work your go-to source for ideas to revolutionize your workforce. Provided by the experts. Curated by ACT. Learn more at act.org/readyforworkpodcast
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47 - Excellence in the Fusion of Economic and Workforce Development
March 07, 2024 12:47 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBEpisode 47 features Tonia Saunders, who leads both workforce and economic development in Lucas County, Ohio. This Work Ready Community (WRC) integrated the two disciplines, emphasizing the role of collaboration with neighboring counties to enhance the region's competitiveness. Tonia shares insights on tackling workforce challenges, leveraging community partnerships and innovative strategies to serve the manufacturing and healthcare industries effectively. The episode highlights the success o...
46 - Braided Funding and Alignment for Program Sustainability
February 29, 2024 18:10 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBBraided funding and alignment of partnerships are key when creating sustainable systems and programs for your community. Lyndsie Gibbs and Alex Lovrien from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha join us on Episode 46 of Ready for Work. The partnerships across this Work Ready Community grew a small, data-driven, proof of concept into a $10M venture that has eliminated financial barriers so individuals can access quality training, education, and gainful employment. Listen in for best pract...
45 - Skilled Through Alternative Routes - Why STARs Matter to the Workforce
December 20, 2023 21:37 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBJoin us in Episode 45 to discover a groundbreaking partnership between ACT and Opportunity at Work. Georgia Gillette, VP of Strategic Alliances at Opportunity at Work, shares insights on STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) and the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign. Discover the challenges faced by STARs, the impact of hiring misperceptions, and the mission to bridge the gap between job opportunities and workforce skills. Explore the data-driven strategies, success stories, and a compreh...
44 - Celebrating Manufacturing Month with ACT and MSSC
October 11, 2023 17:46 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBIn episode 44 of Ready for Work, LeeSa Page, a senior advisor with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council, discusses the importance of Manufacturing Day and Manufacturing Month in October. She highlights the role of manufacturing in the American economy and the need to inspire various groups to pursue careers in the industry. From the stage of the recent ACT Workforce Summit in Nashville, LeeSa emphasizes the need for partnerships and initiatives to tap into untapped talent pools for a di...
43 - High Tech Meets High Touch to Engage Working Learners
September 28, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBChange management enables working learners to acquire skills and adopt behaviors that maximize workforce and learning outcomes. On episode 43 of Ready for Work, guest Robert Feeney shares his personal journey that led him to develop Ringorang. Driven by overcoming severe mental health challenges in his family, Robert emphasizes the importance of behavior change in education and career development. The solution deploys drip advertising techniques to enhance training outcomes, change managemen...
42 - What's Next for the Skills-First Movement
September 26, 2023 17:10 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBTwo incredible champions in the field of competency-based education and the skills-first movement: Julian Alssid and Kaitlin Lemoine, join the conversation on Episode 42 of Ready for Work. Through their pioneering work at College for America, the duo emphasizes the importance of transparently naming and communicating skills to learners, bridging the gap between academic and workplace skills. Learn more about the challenges posed by legacy systems and the importance of breaking down silos. ...
41 - Credentials As You Go Accelerates Career Pathways
September 19, 2023 20:28 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe current education system relies heavily on traditional degrees, limiting adult learners and disproportionately affecting people of color. Employers value 21st-century skills, but confusion persists due to the proliferation of diverse credentials. Guest Melissa Goldberg joins Episode 41 of Ready for Work to showcase Credentials As You Go. This framework provides the redesign needed for economic realities, equity, and clarification, with implications for politics and workforce preparation...
40 - Equity and Transparency for Education and Credentials
July 05, 2023 17:15 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBCredential Engine is revolutionizing workforce career learning ecosystems by providing accessible data on credentials. Learn how equity plays a crucial role in reshaping pathways and empowering individuals. Here in Episode 40 of Ready for Work, Credential Engine CEO Scott Cheney helps us uncover the key information needed for informed decision-making and how it promotes fairness. Explore the transformative power of open data and modern tech in education and career guidance to enhance your re...
39 - Innovations in Career Navigation and Workforce Ecosystem Impact
June 09, 2023 19:38 - 20 minutes - 9.26 MBDiscover how WorkBay®, a technology firm founded by CEO Mary Hayes and COO Alice Hayes, is making a difference in career navigation both regionally and nationally. WorkBay integrates the skills-first approach of the workforce ecosystem and their innovations in this area are revolutionizing career exploration and navigation. During a recent Work Ready Communities Live event, Mary and Alice shared insights about the latest pilots with ACT® and how WorkBay is integrating WorkKeys benchmarks int...
38 - Working to Solve Workforce Challenges in Longview
May 31, 2023 16:27 - 12 minutes - 5.91 MBAs vice president of Longview Economic Development Corporation in Texas, Heather Malone shared her valuable insights on the workforce challenges that her community faces in a friendly and informative manner. One key point she highlighted was the importance of reliable transportation for workers to meet the demands of their employers. Additionally, she discussed the ongoing skills gap in the Longview region and the proactive measures being taken to support both the workforce and employers. H...
37 - Boosting Career Pathways with College Credit through WorkKeys
February 15, 2023 19:15 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBCareer Pathways are a special blend of training and job progression. When the training includes post-secondary learning, the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate from ACT can translate to college credit that jumpstarts the learning journey. Awarding credit through Prior Learning Assessment, or PLA, for short, boosts confidence and increases the pace to program completion. Colleges increase enrollment while helping build the regional talent pipeline. The American Council of Educat...
36 - National Apprenticeship Week with Success at Roy O'Martin
November 12, 2022 17:13 - 21 minutes - 10 MB2022 marks the 8th annual National Apprenticeship Week and celebrations November 14th through the 20th to showcase the success and value of apprenticeship to rebuild the economy, advance equity, and support under-served communities. On Episode 36 of Ready for Work, we take you to the recent ACT Workforce Summit in New Orleans for a keynote presentation featuring the Woodworks program at Roy O’Martin, a forestry-products leader in Louisiana and Texas. HR pro and Work Ready Communities ambassa...
35 - Closing Skill Gaps for Working Learners with Transit Support
August 15, 2022 14:45 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MBAs workforce development typically focuses on skill and availability, other economic and community development practices can make or break those workforce efforts. Examples include housing, broadband internet, childcare, and today’s focus in Episode 35, transportation. Abigail Seldin from the Seldon-Haring-Smith Foundation (SHSF) brings us insight on the importance of transit for community college students. We’ll explore the impact of mapping efforts to boost transit options, the interface o...
34 - Digital Badges Expand Reach and Impact of WorkKeys
August 03, 2022 14:51 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBThe release of episode 34 of Ready for Work marks a milestone at ACT® in the launch of Digital Badges for the WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®). Guests include Pat Leonard, the VP for Business Development at Credly®, and Neil Reddy, CEO of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). Listen in for benefits to working learners, employers, and the full workforce ecosystem. Episode 34 gives a quick overview on the value of badging, best practices for integrating badg...
33 - The Role of Occupational Identity for Early Career Professionals
April 16, 2022 14:39 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBPersonal journeys through education and career pathways are often filled with challenges and obstacles, making progress difficult and compromise frequent. Chelsea Williams of Reimagine Talent Co helps us discover the role of occupational identify for career pathway success with tips for job counselors, educators, and employers alike. Resources Chelsea Williams on LinkedIn Reimagine Talent Co. Employability Targets from National Association of Colleges and Employers Viable Edu ACT's Hol...
32 - Preparing Workforce Ecosystems for Returning Citizen Success
March 20, 2022 23:22 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBUnprecedented skill shortages in labor markets across the U.S. often intersect with a desire for Justice System reform that provides pathways for Returning Citizens to thrive. When optimized in a regional workforce ecosystem, Returning Citizens are a high-performing group of working learners to boost a regional talent pipeline. Episode 32 is the second in our two part series on Preparing Workforce Ecosystems for Returning Citizen Success. We’ll look at a five P’s framework of partnerships, p...
31 - Life-Changing Asset and Skill-Based Solutions in Alternative Sentencing
March 20, 2022 23:19 - 15 minutes - 7.2 MBEpisode 31 of Ready for Work is the first of a two-part episode on Preparing Workforce Ecosystems for Returning Citizen Success. Charles Elliot is the Presiding Circuit Judge in Morgan County, Alabama. Partnerships with the community college and economic development leaders across their Work Ready Community help with the pillars of education and career. The drug court’s alternative sentencing model thrives on integrating mental health with a record-breaking positive impact. Judge Charles El...
30 - Linking WorkKeys to Adult Education College and Career Readiness Standards
March 16, 2022 14:57 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBFederally funded Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps more than a million and half adults each year earn a high school equivalency, increase basic and employability skills, or improve their English language proficiency. The National Reporting Service governs the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRSAE) inside Adult Ed. Through an accountability and performance system of Educational Functioning Levels and Measurable Skill Gains, these standards guide learning and assessment in Adult Ed. ...
29 - Nine Elements to Improve Apprenticeship Quality and Completion
November 26, 2021 19:03 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBWith increased investment in apprenticeship comes increased expectations. ACT joined forces with local apprenticeships successful in skills-based hiring and national thought leaders on what’s needed to boost quality and completions in apprenticeship. Coming out of this collaboration is a new toolkit from ACT. We packed the toolkit with resources and scalable options of good, better, and best to provide apprenticeship coordinators flexibility in how to organize their efforts. The toolkit is o...
28 - The Role of Humor in Workforce Development - How Roy's Job Fair Reaches Working Learners
November 05, 2021 17:28 - 28 minutes - 13 MBOne part humor, one part inspiration! Episode 28 kicks off our third season of Ready for Work with a fun perspective on the role of humor in workforce development. Our guest is comedian Roy Wood Junior, a correspondent on Comedy Central's hit, The Daily Show, and host of Roy's Job Fair, a podcast that explores the human condition through the prism of employment. Roy's famed humor is matched by his true empathy and curiosity for people. Roy helps us share the very serious topic of unemploymen...
Joplin's Road to Recovery as a Work Ready Community - Ten Years After Devastating Tornado Disaster
May 21, 2021 01:35 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOne of the nation's deadliest tornados struck Joplin, Missouri ten years ago this week. On episode 27 of Ready for Work, we take a closer look at Joplin's recovery through the lens of the workforce ecosystem and the nation's first ACT-certified Work Ready Community. A recurring theme is the priceless value of partnership connectivity and innovation. The workforce ecosystem was fortunate to have integrated partnerships with education and economic development that helped respond directly to t...
27 - Joplin's Road to Recovery as a Work Ready Community - Ten Years After Devastating Tornado Disaster
May 21, 2021 01:35 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBOne of the nation's deadliest tornados struck Joplin, Missouri ten years ago this week. On episode 27 of Ready for Work, we take a closer look at Joplin's recovery through the lens of the workforce ecosystem and the nation's first ACT-certified Work Ready Community. A recurring theme is the priceless value of partnership connectivity and innovation. The workforce ecosystem was fortunate to have integrated partnerships with education and economic development that helped respond directly to t...
26 - Training Workforce Ecosystem Leaders for Success
March 20, 2021 20:38 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe region's workforce ecosystem is only as strong as its leadership. Joining us on episode 25 of Ready for Work, author and consultant Dr. Anthony Edwards helps guide us from new book, Building a Winning Workforce: A Playbook for Employers, Government Entities; Colleges & Schools; Workforce Development Agencies, Economic Development Organizations ... & Chambers of Commerce; & Nonprofits. Later in the podcast, we'll listen to this leadership in action as Missouri's governor celebrates job cr...
25 - Rebooting Economic and Workforce Development for 2021
February 03, 2021 00:39 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MBKeeping the future in mind is a necessary function for persisting through disaster recovery. As regions continue to overcome the pandemic, there is a balance in preparing for future opportunities and obstacles at the same time. Episode 25 features Chad Chancellor, Co-Founder and CEO of the Next Move Group. Listeners can gain insight on the ever-changing skills marketplace in economic development and how that translates to expectations for workforce development and career education leaders. ...
24 - Deploy and Analyze Recovery and Resiliency Inititives
September 30, 2020 21:06 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn our third of three episodes dedicated to Skills-Based Recovery and Resiliency, episode 24 brings us to the Deploy and Analyze phases in the five-part ALEDA framework. Sean McCoy from Public Consulting Group shares some factors worth considering in the deployment of recovery services remotely. We’ll check out some best practice examples in remote work-based learning with Kelly Dyer in Missouri, and remote instruction with Brownwyn Robertson in Mississippi. Mike Longo and Mary LeFebvre ar...
24 - Deploy and Analyze Recovery and Resiliency Initiatives
September 30, 2020 21:06 - 19 minutes - 9.05 MBIn our third of three episodes dedicated to Skills-Based Recovery and Resiliency, episode 24 brings us to the Deploy and Analyze phases in the five-part ALEDA framework. Sean McCoy from Public Consulting Group shares some factors worth considering in the deployment of recovery services remotely. We’ll check out some best practice examples in remote work-based learning with Kelly Dyer in Missouri, and remote instruction with Brownwyn Robertson in Mississippi. Mike Longo and Mary LeFebvre are...
23 - Leading and Engaging Recovery and Resiliency
September 29, 2020 20:10 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBWorkforce ecosystem leaders encounter plenty of challenging layers to disaster recovery and economic resiliency. ACT curated a five-part toolkit with a framework we call ALEDA. We covered the Adapt phase in Episode 22. In this installment, we explore the Lead and Engage phases. We have an interview with Lisa Rice, a former Workforce Director turned leadership consultant. Lisa offers perspectives on three qualities of a leader in disaster recovery, and advice for those new to skills-base...
22 Adapting for Recovery with Data, Skills, and Systems
September 28, 2020 18:31 - 16 minutes - 7.39 MBReady for Work episode 22 is the first of three on the ALEDA Framework using Skills-Based Hiring for Disaster Recovery and Economic Resiliency. The five-part framework is Adapt, Lead, Engage, Deploy, and Analyze. We focus this episode on the Adapt phase in Data, Skills, and Systems. The Adapt phase helps us re-position traditional disaster recovery models to meet the needs of your local economy. We must adapt our local data to be current and actionable in order to address each issue organic...
21 Resilient Workforce Ecosystems Leading Skills-Based Economic Recovery
April 24, 2020 21:29 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAs a pandemic impacts communities everywhere, regional workforce ecosystems must implement reemployment strategies to become more adaptable. Hear stories of resilience happening real-time. Join the Conversation Will Coppage: Twitter Washington County Economic Alliance: Twitter Mary LeFebvre Twitter: Twitter LinkedIn First Tennessee Development District: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Jasen Jones Twitter: @JasenCJones ACT Twitter: @act ACT Workforce Solutions: LinkedIn Resources Requ...
20 Adult Education Success in Mississippi with Guest Bronwyn Robertson
February 28, 2020 02:30 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBBronwyn Robertson shares how Mississippi Community College Board’s Smart Start adult education equips adult learners with workforce credentials (including the WorkKeys NCRC) and ultimately them for success. What more can adult education programs be doing to prepare participants for career success? As the job market continues to evolve, more and more learners rely on these programs to educate them on financial literacy, career awareness skills, class management systems, sector strategies, an...
19 Making the Most of Second Chances - Successful Pathways from Corrections to Careers - with Guest Shelly Jacobs
February 14, 2020 01:11 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBReentry efforts from the Missouri Department of Corrections equips returning citizens for the workforce with the WorkKeys NCRC, career credentials, work experience, and barrier removal support services. Shelly Jacobs, a Reentry Specialist with the department, joins us on episode 19 of Ready for Work. Missouri is known as the Show-Me State, and Shelly helps us visualize the important features of reentry, such as employer engagement, economic development, integration of supportive services, an...
19 Making the Most of Second Chances with Guest Shelly Jacobs
February 14, 2020 01:11 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Missouri Department of Corrections’ reentry program is equipping returning citizens with career credentials, barrier removal supports, and the WorkKeys NCRC. Reentry Coordinator Shelly Jacobs joins us to share the impact on their workforce. As employers across the nation are expanding their outreach efforts in search of a dedicated workforce, the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has developed new ways to prepare returning citizens for steady employment upon release. Since implem...
18 Site Selection and Workforce Development with Guest Mark Arend
February 03, 2020 19:45 - 15 minutes - 7.3 MBWork Ready Communities (WRC) from ACT is a framework for community-based workforce development to drive economic growth. Regions improve their workforce and compete on quality for location consultants, investors, and other decision-makers using data powered by the WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate. Episode 18 of the Ready for Work podcast showcased Site Selection Magazine’s annual State of the States reports and the Regional Workforce Development Climate rankings. The WRC web...
17 Career Pathway Readiness with ACT Researchers Mary LeFebvre and Jeff Steedle
January 14, 2020 21:58 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCareer readiness is a hot topic these days. An updated report from ACT has a wealth of data on the subject that you won’t find anywhere else. For career navigation, or for counselors, students, or folks looking for a job change, The Condition of Career Pathway Readiness in the United States 2019 report—and this podcast—will provide some great insight. You can take a look at the report here. The updated report looks at the progress of the ACT®-tested 2019 U.S. high school graduating c...
16 Connecting Rural Development Strategies and Resources with guests Joe T. Wood and Jim Tracy
December 31, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBRural America is facing some incredible challenges. When rural students graduate high school many of them move away to urban areas. The up-and-coming generation tends to overlook their opportunities in rural areas. This hurts the economy of local communities, including those in Southwest Tennessee. The Southwest Tennessee Rural Workforce Readiness Collaborative is working to reverse this problem. By building a comprehensive approach to help bridge the skills gap, they’re beginning to show s...
15 Work Ethic for the 21st Century Workforce with guest Josh Davies
December 07, 2019 01:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBJosh Davies, CEO of the Center for Work Ethic Development is passionate about helping others make a difference in their lives, jobs, and community. We were fortunate to have Josh deliver one of the FRED Talks as well as a breakout session at the recent ACT Workforce Summit. By using employer-based research, defining the seven behaviors of work ethic, and innovative teaching, participants discover how to make lasting behavior change. On episode 15 of Ready for Work, we feature Josh’s FRED Tal...
14 Career Connected Learning with Guest Hans Meeder
November 26, 2019 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhy are so many well-educated and well-supported American youths struggling to make successful transitions to adult life? It’s an important question and the first that Hans Meeder asks on Episode 14 of our Ready for Work podcast, which was recorded at our recent ACT Workforce Summit. Hans works at the National Center for College and Career Transitions (NC3T), which he founded in 2012. His organization believes in a simple concept: every young American should have a dream and a plan. The pro...
13 Workforce Response to Opioid Crisis in Tennessee
November 14, 2019 23:29 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBA high prevalence of prescription drug abuse has created an unhealthy workforce in northeast Tennessee. As a result, the region has high instances of addiction, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and overdose deaths. The region is learning how to contend with the impact that the opioid crisis has on its workforce. Rather than sweep the issues under the rug, the First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) took a lead role in bringing partners together to tackle the epidemic and is building ...
13 Regional Workforce Ecosystem Response to the Opioid Crisis in Northeast Tennseess
November 14, 2019 23:29 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBNortheast Tennessee is one of the hot spots in terms of prescription drug abuse, NAS births, and overdose deaths. The region also suffers from an unhealthy workforce, in large part due to addiction. Hear how the First Tennessee Development District took the lead role in bringing partners together to create solutions to deal with this epidemic. Learn how Northeast Tennessee builds a system a support from NAS babies to senior adults. Lottie Ryans and Mark Stephens from the First Tennessee Deve...
13 Regional Workforce Ecosystem Response to the Opioid Crisis in Northest Tennseess
November 14, 2019 23:29 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBNortheast Tennessee is one of the hot spots in terms of prescription drug abuse, NAS births, and overdose deaths. The region also suffers from an unhealthy workforce, in large part due to addiction. Hear how the First Tennessee Development District took the lead role in bringing partners together to create solutions to deal with this epidemic. Learn how Northeast Tennessee builds a system a support from NAS babies to senior adults. Lottie Ryans and Mark Stephens from the First Tennessee Deve...
12 Workforce Mythblasters - Debunking the Myths of Skills-Based Hiring
October 12, 2019 16:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBOn Episode 12 of Ready for Work, we seek to debunk some common myths of skills-based hiring with a Top Ten List of Workforce Mythblasters. We’ll cover some common misconceptions that employers, educators, and communities might have about skills-based hiring. We’ll also hear from leading employers on how they use ACT Workforce Solutions and the ACT® WorkKeys® system to help overcome these challenges. You’ll hear several different examples of employer success stories, and we provide a link to ...
Workforce Summit 2019 Preview (Bonus Episode)
October 03, 2019 19:51 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBThis bonus episode of Ready for Work includes information on the 2019 ACT Workforce Summit in Charlotte, NC, October 28-30. We chat with some of the presenters to give a sneak peek at the conference content. This episode wraps up with feedback from attendees of last year's summit.
11 Next Level Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning
September 28, 2019 16:48 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWork-based or “on-the-job” learning through apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs benefits learners from all education and socioeconomic levels and put them on a fast track to high-wage, nationally portable careers. In this episode of “Ready for Work," we talk to leaders in postsecondary education and business about the use of work-based learning programs at the community level and the personal and economic results that can be gained from creating such programs. Among the topics: ...
10 The Work Ready Communities Journey to Regional Prosperity
September 12, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBWork Ready Communities from ACT helps local areas align their resources and leadership for a competitive workforce that meets employer needs and generates regional prosperity. Today on Ready for Work, we’re covering the journey to become a Work Ready Community.
9 Convergence of Education and Workforce Policy with Guest Dr. Jeff McCord
August 22, 2019 05:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBDr. Jeff McCord has unique insight following a decades-long career of straddling the worlds of business and education. After 20 years in the private sector working for Fortune 300 companies and then as Vice President at Northeast State Community College in Tennessee, he has seen a pressing need for educators and business leaders to communicate in order to improve workforce development at the regional and national levels. In his current role as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of La...
8: Intentional Diversity and Inclusion with Guest Sherrell Dorsey
August 08, 2019 23:12 - 18 minutes - 8.3 MBGuest Sherrell Dorsey, founder of The Plug Newsletter and BLKTECH Interactive, shares strategies to make diversity and inclusion initiatives intentional – from employment and culture in an organization to holistic and systematic change.
8: Intentional Diversity and Inclusion with Guest Sherrell Dorsey
August 08, 2019 23:12 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBGuest Sherrell Dorsey, founder of The Plug Newsletter and BLKTECH Interactive, shares strategies to make diversity and inclusion initiatives intentional – from employment and culture in an organization to holistic and systematic change. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
7: Empowered Reentry and Essential Skills with Guest Tina Manus
July 25, 2019 23:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBGuest Tina Manus took her experience as an educator and researcher to apply experiential problem-solving and interactive community building to build work readiness skills for individuals facing reentry from corrections. The research, now referred to as the “Empowered Reentry Project,” was a 10-day program organized as a participatory action research project for nine returning citizens. The pilot program used essential skills assessment and its detailed score report, ACT® Tessera® Workforce,...
6: Creating an Industry Career Map with Guest Joe Sarubbi
July 11, 2019 03:13 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBGuest Joe Sarubbi from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council shares why and how IREC created an interactive career map for the solar energy and climate control industries. Such tools can demonstrate career paths and the extent of opportunity within an industry. This episode builds upon the conversation about career pathways and stackable credentials from Episode 5 with Neil Reddy, CEO of the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). [Show Notes] The interactive solar and climate cont...
5: Manufacturing Career Pathways with Guest Neil Reddy
June 27, 2019 16:28 - 15 minutes - 14 MBGuest Neil Reddy, CEO of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), shares how MSSC blazed the trail and created the gold standard for manufacturing skills. From career pathways to stackable credentials, the future of manufacturing is bright. [Show Notes] Born out of the National Skill Standards Act of 1994, MSSC set out to create industry standards to develop certifications across multiple sectors. After working closely with over 4,000 front-line technicians from 700 different comp...