This episode we wrap up our three part series on the ins and outs of fiscal operations, how to build capacity and increase funding. This episode specifically focuses on braided and leverage funds, how to do it without “double dipping” and keeping your organization fiscally sound.

All The Way From PA-Workforce from a State Association Perspective by TAD Talks!

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TAD Talks is thrilled to have Jeffrey Dufresne, Chief Financial Officer of Employ Prince George’s join us in this latest episode. Jeff shares with us his answer to the Million Dollar Question. Many small workforce boards and non-profits operate with very little funding and much of it can be restricted to a very specific purpose. This hinders many workforce organizations from building capacity and serving their communities in areas that are critical to improving the socioeconomic environments in which they live and work. Jeff walks us through his strategies and principles for how workforce organizations can grow from a one million dollar budge to a multi million dollar power house for community impact.

TAD Talks is thrilled to have Jeffrey Dufresne, Chief Financial Officer of Employ Prince George’s join us in this latest episode. Jeff shares with us his answer to the Million Dollar Question. Many small workforce boards and non-profits operate with very little funding and much of it can be restricted to a very specific purpose. This hinders many workforce organizations from building capacity and serving their communities in areas that are critical to improving the socioeconomic environments in which they live and work. Jeff walks us through his strategies and principles for how workforce organizations can grow from a one million dollar budge to a multi million dollar power house for community impact.

Leadership is something that we all need in our lives. When you can’t find it in those around you then it’s time to dig deep and uncover your own leadership abilities. On this TAD Talks, we talk all about the skills and characteristics of dynamic leaders, how to navigate around poor leadership and how to unlock the power of your own leadership skills in your daily lives.

TAD Talks was thrilled to have special guest Aliaa El-Dardery, FCD Instructor and Certified Life and Career Coach join us from Cairo, Egypt. We discussed the effects of the pandemic on the workforce and the opportunities that have arisen from the pandemic. Aliaa sheds light on strategies for keeping yourself organized, motivated, and mentally healthy while pursuing your career and life goals. This podcast offers a global perspective and demonstrates how the human experience takes precedence over geography.

Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Workforce Connections Southern Nevada joins us to discuss the Business Hub and the partnerships and strategies used to improve business services and engage the community in ensuring that businesses have the skilled workers they need to thrive in the global pandemic.

Larry Robbin, Executive Director of Robbin and Associates joins TAD Talks to share his ideas and strategies for addressing the flood of job seekers we will be serving due to the pandemic and its effect on the unemployment rate. Larry shares his thoughts on how we can change our thinking and create system-wide changes to quickly reemploy our customers without jeopardizing the quality of service.

President and CEO of Employ Prince George’s Walter Simmons joins TAD Talks to discuss our current state of workforce development, how we connect to businesses and how we can use innovation to connect the talent pipeline directly to the current and future jobs post Covid.