In this episode of the VOScast Podcast, host Evan Brenner sits down with Miguel Peromingo, consultant for employment policy and well-being, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping workforce development around the world. They explore the growing skills mismatch, why job quality is declining, and how policymakers are responding to rapid changes in labor markets. The discussion also looks at the evolving role of technology and AI in employment services, the continued value of in-person job centers, and why more individualized support is critical for job seekers facing barriers to work. The episode also touches on apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and the importance of reintegration and second-chance employment for returning citizens.