Latest Boblanter Podcast Episodes
E29: National Disability Employment Awareness Month- Honoring Work For All People
CWA Today - October 22, 2019 00:13 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode features an interview with Alia Kuraishi from the California Department of Rehabilitation, and Brandon Anderson, Operations Director at CWA, as they discuss the history behind National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. Discover the employment challenges and opportunit...
E28: Helping People in Reentry Start and Succeed in Career Pathways
CWA Today - October 16, 2019 02:34 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLarry Robbin joins the program to discuss the employment challenges and opportunities for the reentry population, and also talks about his upcoming training: A Better Way To Reduce Recidivism Than Jobs! Help People in Reentry Start and Succeed in Career Pathways! Discover the importance of focus...
E27: The Meeting of the Minds in Monterey 2019- Harnessing Our Collective Genius to Create Breakthroughs and Better Outcomes
CWA Today - August 20, 2019 18:21 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Meeting of the Minds in Monterey conference is a yearly gathering of workforce thought leaders and decision makers from all around California and beyond. In this episode, Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA gives an overview of what participants can expect and why you should attend the con...
E26: Business Engagement- Tips and Strategies for Success
CWA Today - August 01, 2019 01:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode features an interview with Tressa Dorsey, President of Tad Grants, as she dicusses the "Best Coast" Business Engagement Tour. Discover how TAD Grants & The California Workforce Association are partnering on a three city tour up and down California to facilitate a full day of trainin...
E25: Living Above The Hype- Encouraging At-Risk Youth To Make Healthy Life Decisions
CWA Today - June 14, 2019 14:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsEducational consultant and author K-Rahn Vallatine joins the program to discuss the work that he does with at-risk youth to help them make healthier life choices. He shares his own journey of what led him to this work, and the importance of having a trauma-informed perspective when it comes to w...
E24: The Camp Fire Response: The Role of Workforce Development Boards in Community Emergencies
CWA Today - May 14, 2019 01:29 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date. In this episode, you'll discover the role that workforce development boards play in community emergencies, and specifically how the local workforce board and their partners are helping those affected by ...
E23: National Workforce Update with Chris Andresen
CWA Today - April 02, 2019 02:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsRecorded live at the NAWB Forum 2019, Bob Lanter catches up with Chris Andresen, Vice President at Grayling, as they discuss current trends in workforce, tips for effective lobbying, the future of WIOA and more!
E22: Elevating Irregular Employment
CWA Today - February 08, 2019 19:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsNick Schultz, Director of Pacific Gateway and Andrew Muñoz, Director of Staffing Services for Pacific Gateway, join the program to discuss the irregular workforce, how it is tied to the future of work, and how we can help individuals and businesses to navigate this marketplace. Discover the effo...
E21: Workforce Boards and Regional Economic Development- Part Two
CWA Today - January 29, 2019 04:37 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStephen Baiter, Executive Director of the Oakland Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the value proposition of workforce boards for regional economic development. In this part two of a two-part conversation, you'll discover the importance of regional and cross-regional stra...
E20: Workforce Boards and Regional Economic Development- Part One
CWA Today - January 29, 2019 04:26 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStephen Baiter, Executive Director of the Oakland Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the value proposition of workforce boards for regional economic development. In this part one of a two-part conversation, you'll discover the challenges and opportunities that come from lo...
E19: Youth Apprenticeships- Challenges and Opportunities
CWA Today - January 22, 2019 16:37 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis episode features Eric Seleznow, Senior Advisor at Jobs for the Future, and Vinz Koller, Senior Strategist for Capacity Building at Social Policy Research Associates, as they discuss challenges and opportunities for youth apprenticeship in California and beyond.
E18: Capacity Building In The Workforce Development System
CWA Today - December 18, 2018 02:53 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode, you'll discover the efforts that are underway to help develop new leaders in the workforce development system. You'll learn about the California Workforce Association's Executive Bootcamp- what it entails, and how to get involved.
E17: Youth@Work Conference 2019- Planet Shakers
CWA Today - November 09, 2018 20:40 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThere are many youth in California and across the U.S. who are struggling to join the workforce. Hear from Bob Lanter as he explains the theme of the 2019 Youth@Work Conference, and how the conference will address the formidable challenges facing youth.
E16: Youth Apprenticeships- Lessons From Switzerland
CWA Today - September 27, 2018 02:03 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, discusses the work that is being done in Switzerland to develop their youth apprenticeship program and some of the lessons and best practices from that country. Discover the takeaways for California, and how to create a youth apprenticeship program that cre...
E15: Current Workforce Initiatives in California
CWA Today - April 24, 2018 13:07 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTim Rainey, Executive Director of the California Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss current workforce initiatives in California.
E14: Systems Design For Workforce
CWA Today - April 24, 2018 12:12 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWalter Di Mantova from Powerminds Inc, and John Baker from Core Factors, join the program to discuss the application of systems design for workforce development.
E13: Career Tech Education in California- Trends and Opportunities
CWA Today - January 05, 2018 17:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDonna Wyatt, Director of the Career and College Transitions at California State Department of Education, joins the program to discuss what career tech education is, how it is currently being delivered through the California education system, and some of the biggest misconceptions that parents an...
E12: Disability Employment Awareness- Part 2
CWA Today - November 20, 2017 21:04 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoe Xavier, director at the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), returns to the program to discuss employment of youth with disabilities. To learn more visit www.calworkforce.org
E11: Disability Employment Awareness- Part 1
CWA Today - November 20, 2017 17:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsJoe Xavier director at the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), joins the program to discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the importance of inclusion in the workplace. To learn more, visit www.calworkforce.org
E10: The Power of Apprenticeship Programs
CWA Today - September 04, 2017 18:34 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association, discusses the benefits of apprenticeship programs in general, and more specifically about the Workforce Development Professional Apprenticeship Program in California. Featured guests on this episode include: Babette Jim...
E09: Keys To WIOA Implementation
CWA Today - August 02, 2017 01:40 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBob 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
CWA Today - April 18, 2017 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBob 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- Depu...
E07: Federal Trends in Workforce and Job Training
CWA Today - February 21, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsChris 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 Californi...
E06: Lessons From The Youth@Work Conference
CWA Today - February 06, 2017 12:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn 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 ...
E05: Arel Moodie On Reaching and Engaging Youth
CWA Today - January 03, 2017 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsArel 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.arelmoo...
E04: Innovative Practices in Workforce Development
CWA Today - November 18, 2016 13:29 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAmy 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 succe...
E03: Post Election Message
CWA Today - November 16, 2016 13:34 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn 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 ...
E02: Creating Successful Industry Sector Partnerships
CWA Today - November 16, 2016 13:09 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis 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, visi...
E01: How WIOA Is Being Implemented In California
CWA Today - November 15, 2016 11:33 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn 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.
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