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WC Podcast

155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Southern Nevada’s counties of Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda are aligning workforce development to their economic development strategies in order to meet the needs of business and industry. Listen to different stakeholders and learn how their efforts are helping cities like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City remain an attractive place to do business.

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Season 4- Episode 13: Tom Andrulis

March 06, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Joining the show, Tom Andrulis, the founder of Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS) and a Las Vegas native, discusses the city's remarkable growth. His entrepreneurial journey began at 16 when he started working in food service. Over time, he transitioned through various jobs, eventually finding his way into the technology sector as a game tester, which ultimately inspired him to establish his company, Intelligent Technical Solutions/Managed IT Services Las Vegas. Tom highlights the import...

Season 4-Episode 12: Gourav Pani

February 27, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Gourav Pani, President of US Independents at GoDaddy, joins the show to discuss his role overseeing the division dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship among small teams of 10 or fewer employees. He reflects on his diverse background, from growing up in India to studying in Singapore and Indiana, and now residing in Seattle. Gourav underscores the significance of the Microbusiness Summit in Las Vegas, aiming to aid over 300,000 microbusinesses, triple the national average, while also addre...

Season 4-Episode 11: Ivan Ferraz

February 21, 2024 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Joining the show is Ivan Ferraz, Senior Vice President of the Southwest division at Wells Fargo, who recently shared his remarkable journey from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the United States on the show. After graduating college, he faced challenges while adjusting to life in the U.S., working various jobs to make ends meet. He pursued further education at Cal State Los Angeles, earning degrees in economics and international business. Beginning his career at Sanwa Bank's credit training progr...

Season 4-Episode 10: Kim Dung Ho

February 10, 2024 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Joining us today is Kim Dung Ho, the founder and owner of Kim Photography, LLC. Kim takes us through her remarkable journey, from her childhood in Vietnam to her unexpected transition from a pharmacist at Roche Pharmaceuticals to pursuing an MBA at Cal State San Bernardino, ultimately leading to the establishment of Kim Photography, LLC. She candidly discusses how her initial hobby of photography blossomed into a full-fledged career, which has since flourished into a thriving business ventu...

Season 4- Episode 09: Evelyn Garcia Morales

January 30, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Joining the show today is Evelyn Garcia Morales, a remarkable individual serving as the Executive Director of the Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas, President of the Clark County School District Board of Trustees, and Member of the Workforce Connections’ Program Committee. Evelyn reflects on her upbringing in Los Angeles, California, alongside her two older siblings. Her parents, immigrants from Jalisco, Mexico, arrived in the U.S. at the ages of 16 and 17. Evelyn reminisces about her entrepreneur...

Season 4-Episode 08: Tyler Corder

January 23, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Tyler Corder, Chief Financial Officer for Findlay Automotive Group, joins the show today to talk about his roots in a rural part of Central Montana, growing up on a wheat farm, and his time at Montana State University where he earned his business degree.  His career kicked off at General Motors Acceptance Corporations (GMAC), where he started by collecting past-due car payments. Tyler's dedication led him to climb the ranks, becoming a branch manager before being transferred to Las Vegas in...

Season 4-Episode 07: Jill Rowland-Lagan

January 18, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Jill Rowland-Lagan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Boulder City Chamber, joins the show today to talk about growing up in Boulder City, venturing off to college to earn a degree in court reporting, bringing her back to Boulder City as an entrepreneur.  She talks about her passion for entrepreneurship and how Boulder City supports small businesses despite the pandemic. Jill highlights the uniqueness of Boulder City and the projects and initiatives that are helping small businesses grow....

Season 4-Episode 06: Betsy Fretwell

January 08, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Betsy Fretwell, the founder of C4ward Strategies and the newly appointed chair of the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, joins the show to talk about her upbringing in South Carolina and her academic journey at the University of Georgia, where she earned her graduate degree in Public Administration before finding her way to Las Vegas. She discusses her significant roles with the City of Las Vegas and the City of Henderson. After serving as the city manager in Las Vegas for nine years, she tran...

Season 4-Episode 05: Richard Derrick

January 04, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

 Richard Derrick, City Manager of the City of Henderson, joins the show today to share his hometown pride and insights into leading Henderson through the pandemic. A UNLV accounting graduate, he worked in the casino industry and the school district before joining the City of Henderson for the last 25 years dedicated to public service.  He reflects on navigating economic challenges during COVID-19 and highlights the city's successful partnership with the private sector, exemplified by the out...

Season 4-Episode 04: Mayor Joe Hardy

December 20, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Dr. Joe Hardy, Mayor of Boulder City, joins the show today to share his extraordinary journey starting with his upbringing in Reno, Nevada. He talks about being a construction foreman at age 13 while living in Utah. He will share his collegiate journey from BYU in Utah where he met his wife of 51 years, to the University of Reno (UNR), and finally to Washington University where he earned his PhD, and his third child was born out of eight children. From joining the Boulder City Council in 199...

Season 4-Episode 3: Kumud Acharya

December 12, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Kumud Acharya, President of the Desert Research Institute (DRI), joins us for an insightful conversation today. Born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal, his journey began with an inspiring educational pursuit. After earning his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering in India, he sought further knowledge in the US, culminating in a Ph.D. in science and aquatic ecology, with a graduate degree in Environmental Engineering along the way. Today, we explore his passion for ecological engineering an...

Season 4-Episode 02: Leila Melendez

December 05, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Leila Melendez, Chief Executive Officer at Workforce Solutions Borderplex, joins the show today to talk about her upbringing in El Paso, Texas and what led her to her career path in Economic Development. Leila talks about the changes that have taken place since becoming the Chief Executive Officer. She discusses the impact of the Workforce Situation Room podcast, and the Best Places for Working Parents (BP for WP) initiative that were born from the pandemic. She highlights the importance of ...

Season 4-Episode 01 (100th Episode overall in Spanish): Carmen Gladys Cauchi Andrade

November 29, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

**For the subtitled video, please visit our YouTube channel: (25) Episode 31 (100th Episode overall in Spanish): Carmen Gladys Cauchi Andrade - YouTube  In this special 100th episode, Carmen Gladys Cauchi Andrade, mother of Jaime Cruz, joins the show to share her inspiring life story. Born and raised in Peru, Carmen's journey began in the Peruvian Mountains, where her grandparents embarked on an incredible trek to Lima, the capital city. With determination and hard work, Carmen's father bui...

Season 3- Episode 30: Lauri Perdue

September 01, 2023 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Lauri Perdue, National Workforce Director, at the University of Phoenix, joins the show to talk about her upbringing in Arizona then Las Vegas where she continued her education at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lauri discusses the theory developed by the University of Phoenix of becoming a career-centric university and how it will meet the needs of the workforce on a national level with what they have to offer. She highlights the talent pipeline council that she is leading and why it is imp...

Season 3-Episode 29: Shaundell Newsome

August 28, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Shaundell Newsome, founder of Sumu Marketing and Trustee for the Vegas Chamber, joins the show today to talk about his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, and started his entrepreneurial care in graphic design at the age of 13. He discusses his journey to Las Vegas through the Air Force and the start of his marketing firm, Sumu Marketing. Shaundell shares the core principles and values of Sumnu marketing as well as the core values he learned in the Air Force that have made an impact on his lif...

Season 3-Episode 28: Jorge Cervantes

August 22, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Jorge Cervantes, Las Vegas City Manager and Board of Director member with the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance joins the show today to discuss his upbringing in El Paso, Texas, and how a phone call brought him to Las Vegas.  Jorge shares the details that are involved with being a city manager and the value of city parks especially during the pandemic.  He talks about the development of the Civic Plaza which will centralize city departments into one beautiful campus and the new businesses t...

Season 3-Episode 27: Jasmine Gibson

August 14, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Ricardo Villalobos, Chief Program Officer at Workforce Connections, welcomes Jasmine Gibson to the first Youth Podcast. Jasmine discusses how the iFoster program has had a big impact on her life. She talks about her experience working with Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner and Sean Tory from the City of Las Vegas, who mentored her and gave her insight on becoming a professional. She also shares her thoughts on her generation's work ethic and the effects of social media. Jasmine ends with a message to...

Season 3-Episode 26: Janet Uthman

August 07, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Janet Uthman, Vice President of Cox Las Vegas joins the show today to discuss her upbringing in upstate New York when her father’s dream was to move the family to California. Her collegiate career started in finance and accounting but decided to venture in a different direction which brought her to her current career in cable tv. Janet talks about the importance of broadband internet access and how Cox has worked to make it more affordable for people in Las Vegas. She explains that Cox offer...

Season 3-Episode 25: Frank Woodbeck

July 31, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Frank Woodbeck, Executive Director of Grants and Special Projects with the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) joins the show today to talk about growing up in Buffalo, NY, and his career experiences that brought him to Las Vegas. He the multitude of projects that CSN is working on to elevate the community to increase the talent pool for businesses in Southern Nevada and the CSN centers that are being developed for underrepresented populations so that they may have an opportunity to pursue care...

Season 3-Episode 24: Jan Jones Blackhurst

July 24, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Jan Jones, Blackhurst, a board of directors’ member for Caesar's Entertainment, joins the show today to talk about her upbringing in Southern California and what brought her to Las Vegas. She discusses her experience as the first female mayor of Las Vegas and the humbling experience of having a school named after her, Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary. Jan shares her thoughts on how education should meet children's and the community's needs. She highlights the importance of businesses, large a...

Season 3-Episode 23: Paul Anderson

July 18, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Paul Anderson, Senior Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs for Boyd Gaming, joins the show today to discuss his career journey from starting his first computer company to his current career role at Boyd Gaming. Paul talks about the challenges of attracting and retaining employees in the workforce industry, the effects of the aging population, and the future of automation in the workforce. He shares his insights on the last decade of economic development that has attracted busine...

Season 3-Episode 22: Joyce Smith

July 10, 2023 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

Joyce Smith, Managing Director with Bank of Nevada, joins the show today to discuss her upbringing in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She discusses the current issues her business customers face, such as limited talent pool, capital, supply chain, and inflation. Joyce highlights the impact and importance of the partnership with Workforce Connections during the pandemic with the Layoff Aversion Program's success that helped small businesses stay open. Bank of Nevada: Careers | Bank of Nev...

Season 3-Episode 21: Bryant Thornton

July 05, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Bryant Thornton, Market Vice President for Republic Services as well as a board member for the Vegas Chamber and the LVGEA, joins the show today to talk about his upbringing in Orlando, Florida, and the start of his career in waste management as a driver and now, 26 years later, a Vice President. Bryant discusses working with CCSD and Workforce Connection to create the pipeline of Commercial Drivers needed to meet the market labor demand.  He highlights his participation as an auxiliary Flor...

Season 3-Episode 20: Ryann Juden

June 26, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Special guest host Councilman Scott Black of North Las Vegas welcomes Ryann Juden, City Manager for North Las Vegas, to the show to talk about his upbringing on a farm in Mississippi, his experience working on “the Hill” after college, and how he juggles working for five different bosses. He highlights the natural partnership with Workforce Connections that provides workforce opportunities to the community of North Las Vegas with the EmployNV Career Hub and the new EmployNV Youth Hub and how...

Season 3-Episode 19: Ryan Woodward

June 20, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Ryan Woodward, CEO of National Technical Institute (NTI) and Trustee of the Vegas Chamber, joins the show today to talk about growing up in Utah and his career in banking which landed him with Chase Bank and brought him to Las Vegas. He discusses the uniqueness of NTI and the advisory board of contractors created to provide what skills are necessary and needed in the industry to produce successful graduates. He highlights his transition from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer...

Season3-Episode 18: Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown

June 12, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Special guest host Councilman Scott Black of North Las Vegas welcomes North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown to talk about her upbringing in North Las Vegas and becoming the first black mayor in Nevada. She discusses her family’s legacy and her perseverance to provide employment opportunities for the community by partnering with Workforce Connection through EmployNV Career and Youth Hubs. She gives her educational insight into the importance of starting workforce development as early as k...

Season 2-Episode 17: M.J. Maynard

June 05, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

M.J. Maynard, Chief Executive Officer for the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada and newest Workforce Connections Board Member, joins the show today to talk about growing up in California, her journey to Las Vegas starting her career in the hotel industry and being recruited to the RTC.  She discusses why mobility is key to workforce development by ensuring the community gets to where they need to go as safely as possible. She highlights the new campaign with Workfor...

Season 3- Episode 16: Justin Jones

May 30, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Justin Jones, Clark County Commissioner, joins the show today to talk about the love story that brought him to Las Vegas, where he worked in construction while in college and as a lawyer for 20 years, to his current role as a community leader. He discusses his focus on affordable housing and behavioral health for the Clark County community. He highlights his passion for workforce development and what that means for the future talent pipeline in Clark County, and the advice he shares to be a ...

Season 3- Episode 15: Gina Bongiovi

May 22, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Gina Bongiovi, founder and managing partner of Bongiovi Law, joins the show to discuss growing up and staying in Las Vegas, where she has built a successful law practice. She talks about the “boutique” law firm she founded that helps small businesses connect the resources available in Nevada. She highlights what a consigliere is,  what it means to be one to business owners, and shares her advice for young girls.  Bongiovi Law Firm: Las Vegas Business Attorney | Corporate Attorney | Bongiovi...

Season 3-Episode 14: Kara Jenkins

May 15, 2023 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Kara Jenkins, Administrator for the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC), joins the show to discuss growing up in California and her career trajectory that brought her to Nevada and NERC. She talks about her passion for diversity and the no-cost training NERC provides to prevent workplace harassment. She shares her advice to young women not to be afraid to ask questions, create boundaries, and take up space.    Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) Nevada Equal Rights Commission (nv.gov)

Season 3- Episode 13: Nada Lena Nasserdeen

May 08, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Nada  Nasserdeen, founder and CEO of Rise Up for You, talks about her career as a performer to her current role as CEO of Rise Up for You, a professional and personal growth coaching program. She discusses what every individual needs to reach their full potential and her passion for emotional intelligence in the workplace. She highlights the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the importance of soft skills that is needed to be sustainable and consistent workforce.     Rise Up f...

Season 3-Episode 12: Tamara Atkinson

May 01, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Tamara Atkinson, President and CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area, joins the show to talk about her upbringing in North Texas and what lead her to a fulfilling career in workforce development for the last 20 years. She discusses the benefits of having childcare assistance funds in the American Job Centers supporting the community in getting back to work. She highlights her new role as president of the Workforce Development Council and the priorities that she has made to grow and improve...

Season 3-Episode 11: Kevin Schiller

April 24, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Kevin Schiller, Clark County Manager, joins the show to talk about his journey to his current role as the County Manager. He discusses his passion for serving people and the innovation and evolution of workforce development. He highlights the myriad of job opportunities in various occupations available to the community in Clark County.  Clark County: Employment (clarkcountynv.gov)

Season 3- Episode 10: Kerry Bubolz

April 17, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Kerry Bubolz, President of the Golden Knights, joins the show today to discuss his career journey to Las Vegas in sports. He talks about the growth of professional sports in Las Vegas and how they are the “golden thread” that unites our community.  Las Vegas Golden Knights: Official Vegas Golden Knights Website | NHL.com  

Season 3-Episode 9: John Cannito

April 03, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

John Cannito, President at The PENTA Building Group, joins the show today to share his journey in construction from Buffalo, New York, to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he calls home. He talks about his contributions to various organizations as a board member and how the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is working to mitigate the labor shortages in the construction industry in the Las Vegas Valley.  The Penta Building Group: PENTA Building Group | General Contractor | Nevada, California...

Season 3-Episode 8: Mike Barton

March 27, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Mike Barton, Chief College, Career, and Equity Officer at Clark County School District, joins the show to discuss his journey from teacher to his current role.  Mr. Barton discusses his passions: spending time with family and friends, enjoying live music, and hunting for treasures at antique and second-hand stores.  He shares how the partnership and creative collaboration with Workforce Connections intertwine workforce development within the CCSD School district to provide students with futu...

Season 3-Episode 7: Mike Olson

March 20, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Mike Olson, President, of Olson Precast Company, and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) Board member, joins the show to talk about the impact his father made with his business and bringing it to Las Vegas. He highlights his 24-year coaching passion for youth football and the impact he wants for the future of the Las Vegas Valley as a member of the LVGEA.   Olson Precast Company: Olson Precast Company Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA): LVGEA - Las Vegas Global Economic Al...

Season 3-Episode 06: Ricardo Villalobos & Manny Lamarre

March 14, 2023 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Special guest host Ricardo Villalobos, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer at Workforce Connections, welcomes Manny Lamarre, Senior Advisor for the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Division. Mr. Lamarre talks about how his current role focuses on the resources surrounding registered apprenticeships at the national level. He also discusses how equity, job quality, partnerships, and awareness are essential in thriving registered apprenticeship programs that will add to the workforce.   ...

Season3-Episode 5: Irene Bustamante Adams and Amelia Gulling

March 07, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Special guest host Irene Bustamante Adams, Deputy Director at Workforce Connections,  welcomes Amelia Gulling, founder of GSD Consulting Pros LLC. She talks about her work with workforce development and environmental sustainability. She discusses the challenges women face in STEM and the intricacies of robotic competition.   Battle for Las Vegas Robotic Competition: www.b4lv.com  Solar Rollers: https://www.solarrollers.org/

Season 3-Episode 4: Angela Castro

February 28, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Angela Castro, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), joins the show to talk about her career journey in Las Vegas that has led her to the mentors she has had the privilege to work with who have influenced her management style. She talks about the new campaign with Workforce Connection that focuses on youth ages 16-24 who are out of school and providing opportunities for education and employment pathways.    Regional Transportatio...

Season 3-Episode 03: Tom Burns and Clark Wood

February 22, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Tom Burns, Director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and Clark Wood, Chair of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), join the show to talk about their roots in Nevada, the lifelong friendships they built while attending the University of Nevada, Reno, and how their careers have grown in Nevada. They discuss the newly formed Industry Sector Partnerships that focus on building deeper relationships between industry and education to identify skill and tale...

Season 3-Episode 02: Walter Simmons

February 14, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Walter Simmons, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Employ Prince George’s, joins the show to discuss the three P’s, Practice Proven Principals. He also talks about the impact of being an Economic Equity Officer to ensure jobseekers obtain a livable wage careers and businesses thrive in a global market and utilizing untraditional space to meet the people where they are to increase their access to achieve economic success. Mr. Simmons highlights Seven on Seven, an innovative way to shar...

Season 3-Episode 01: Commissioner Jim Gibson

February 09, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Commissioner Jim Gibson, former mayor of Henderson and County Commission Chair, highlights his journey in politics in Southern Nevada. He talks about the new EmployNV Career Hub at the Whitney Center which will provide workforce development opportunities and resources to the Clark County community. He also discusses the new podcast that Clark County has released in Spanish and the big new events that are coming to Las Vegas. Whitney Community Center: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government...

Season 2-Episode 43: Jack Bennings

January 31, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Jack Bennings shares his life in retirement. He also talks about his previous position as a Director of Workforce Development with Career Source Broward, to support the economic development activities with the Great Fort Lauderdale Economic Alliance in South Florida. His position inspired two similar positions in the Southern Nevada region located at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) and at the Vegas Chamber. Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA): LVGEA - Las Vegas Global ...

Season 2-Episode 42: Celia Rouse, Chad Gregorius, and Ebony Hodge

January 24, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB

Special Guest Host Celia Rouse from Workforce Connections welcomes Chad Gregorius, Counselor Specialist with the Clark County School District, and Eboni Hodge, High School Counselor at Legacy High School. They share their experience participating in the first Workforce Fellows Program and what they've learned leading into the start of the third Workforce Fellows program. Clark County School District (CCSD): Clark County School District (ccsd.net)

Season 2-Episode 41: Brooke Malone

January 17, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Brooke Malone, Vice President of Investor Relations with Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), shares how she started her career as a fundraiser at 19, which has led to her current role. She talks about the importance of workforce development, its impact on successful economic growth, and the exciting events LVGEA will host in 2023.   Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA): LVGEA - Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Season 2- Episode 40- Celia Rouse, Hannah Tester, and Carlos Vides

January 10, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

Special guest host Ceia Rouse from Workforce Connections welcomes guests Hannah Tester, Lead Case Manager for Eagle Quest, and Carlos Vides, Juvenile Probation Officer with the Nevada Juvenile Justice Services. They talk about their experience in the inaugural cohort of the Promise Fellows and discuss the importance of providing youth with workforce development resources. Eagle Quest: Eagle Quest – Providing Quality Behavioral Healthcare (eaglequestservices.org) Juvenile Justice Services: ...

Season 2-Episode 39: Chef Jeff Henderson

January 04, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Chef Jeff Henderson, the founder of the Chef Jeff Project, discusses his journey from incarceration to his career as a successful chef and mentor. He also talks about his passion project, The Chef Jeff Project, which has positively influenced system-impacted youth in the Las Vegas Valley.  Chef Jeff Project: HOME | Chefjeffproject (thechefjeffproject.org)

Season 2- Episode 38: Robbie DeBuff and Malik M.L. Williams

December 27, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Robbie DeBuff and Malik M.L. Williams, Project Coordinators at Workforce Connections, discuss their journey into workforce development.  They highlight the new Industry Sector Partnerships in Southern Nevada and the upcoming job fairs designed around them.   Employ NV Business Hub: https://employnvbusinesshub.org/  

Season 2- Episode 38: Robbie DeBuff and Malik M. L. Williams

December 27, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Robbie DeBuff and Malik M. L. Williams, Project Coordinators at Workforce Connections, discuss their journey into workforce development.  They highlight the new Industry Sector Partnerships in Southern Nevada and the upcoming job fairs designed around them.   Employ NV Business Hub: https://employnvbusinesshub.org/