In this episode, you'll hear from two workforce leaders in the region as they discuss employer services and the ways in which their organizations support employers and strengthen economic development. Discover the in-demand sectors in the region and the efforts underway to manage talent pipeline development. You'll also hear about regional collaboration and the importance of developing a seamless system of partners.

In this episode, Diane Head, Executive Director of CareerSource North Florida, reflects on the workforce challenges and opportunities from 2022, and shares her thoughts about the potential challenges and opportunities yet to come in 2023. Diane also shares a hopeful message for job seekers and businesses!

CareerSource North Florida Executive Director Diane Head, along with her team members, share their thoughts on the book The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. Discover takeaways from the book and the innovative ways in which CareerSource North Florida is developing their staff. You'll also hear about the importance for organizations of identifying the key traits that they want their employees to possess.

In this episode, you'll learn about The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region, and the critical role they play as a workforce partner. Discover the various services available and new partnerships.

In this episode the team answers some of the most frequently asked questions that they get, both about their personal life and about the services that CareerSource North Florida provides!

Jodi Tillman, Director of Big Bend Technical College, joins the program to discuss the various programs available at the college, how programs are aligned with industry in the region, and how new programs come to fruition.

This episode features an interview with Mary Keen, Director of RIVEROAK Technical College and Jimmy Norris, Economic Development Director for Suwanee County. Discover the importance of partnerships in strengthening the ecosystem of workforce development and the types of programming available at RIVEROAK. You'll also hear about the prevalent industries in Suwanee County and the efforts underway to expand internet access.

In this episode, you'll learn about CareerSource North Florida's Mobile Unit Career Center. Discover the history of the mobile unit, and how it serves rural areas as well as companies going through mass layoffs or unemployment. You'll also hear about the various services available from the mobile unit.

In this episode, you'll discover programs available for both in-school and out-of-school youth. You'll hear the details about programs designed to help youth set goals about what they want to do upon graduating from high school, as well as a program helping youth complete their high school diploma and move on to a fulfilling in-demand career.

This episode focuses on the services available for veterans, and how CareerSource North Florida supports veterans and their spouses in finding civilian employment. You'll also hear about services available for businesses who employ veterans and what makes veterans such a valuable talent pool for employers.