Tune in for a conversation between Lisa Daugherty, the new President & CEO of Center of Workforce Innovations, and Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, President & Chief Executive Officer Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc. for a conversation about diversity and inclusion. Discover how leaders can assess the state of their organization when it comes to diversity and inclusion, and how to get started with D&I efforts. You'll also hear what's going well in Northwest Indiana when it comes to diversity and inclusion efforts in the workforce and education sectors and and how to access training and support. 

Desila Rosetti, President & CEO of Organizational Development Solutions, joins the program to discuss trends that she is seeing when it comes to recruiting executive level talent, and overall recruiting and hiring trends. Discover what organizations can do to attract top talent, and how to ensure a good fit between a leader and an organization. 

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we are increasingly vulnerable to hackers. In this episode, you'll hear from Ron Bush, President of Ron Bush Consulting and cybersecurity consultant, as he discusses the importance of filling the talent pipeline in the cybersecurity field, and what you need to consider to keep your information protected. 

We are now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and there have been many challenges as well as opportunities in Northwest Indiana. In this episode you'll hear from two leaders as they discuss the changes that have occurred over the past year, the challenges they faced, and how they have adapted and innovated to meet those challenges. 

In this episode, you'll hear about the importance of economic development and job development in Northwest Indiana. Discover what it takes to follow through on a vision for a region, and how to maximize partnerships for success. 

In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of experts on the efforts being made to fill the healthcare talent pipeline in Northwest Indiana. Discover the importance of partnerships in developing a healthcare talent pipeline, and some of the new and innovative training models. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Kitty Meyer, CWI Adult Education Manager, and John Schlatter, the Assistant Education Manager at CWI, as they discuss what adult basic education is, and why it's important. Discover some of the challenges and opportunities that have come from transitioning learning to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic, and learn about some of the success that students have experienced after participating in adult education programs. 

Chancellor Ken Iwama from Indiana University Northwest joins the program to discuss how IU Northwest has met the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and reveals his main priorities. Discover the efforts that are being made to ensure job readiness and preparing talent for the workforce.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Thomas Keon, Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest. Dr. Keon reveals the unique approach that Purdue University Northwest has taken when it comes to their relationship with the surrounding community, and the crucial role that post-secondary education plays in economic development. Dr. Keon also shares some of the biggest challenges facing the University, and the efforts that are underway to meet future workforce needs.

This episode features an interview with R. Louie Gonzalez, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College, Lake County Campus. Discover the history of Ivy Tech Community College and the various programs and certifications available. You'll also hear success stories about people who have launched their careers through Ivy Tech.