In this episode, you'll hear from K-Rahn Vallatine, a dedicated advocate for workforce development and founder of the Success Academy. With years of experience working with marginalized youth and individuals re-entering society, K-Rahn shares his insights on the critical gaps in workforce development for those with trauma histories. He discusses the importance of mindset development and the challenges he's faced in his work. K-Rahn also shares his vision for how the workforce system can better support youth and returning citizens, drawing from his extensive background in trauma-informed practices and his role on the Foothill Workforce Development Board. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about the power of empathy, understanding, and opportunity in transforming lives and communities.

In this first episode of The Work That We Do, you'll meet Lamar Turner, and hear his amazing story of starting as a participant in a work experience program at the Foothill Workforce Development Board and how he eventually worked his way up to become a franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A restaurant! You'll also hear a special message from Dianne Russell-Carter about the reasons behind the reboot of the podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. 

In this episode, you'll learn a simple but powerful way to make positive choices in your career and life. 

In this episode, you'll hear a success story from a job seeker who overcome challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he was helped by the Foothill Workforce Development Board. 

In this episode, you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. 

In the second part of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams shares tips for anyone thinking about looking for a new job during the Great Resignation, and what to consider before leaving a current job or career. 

In part one of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams joins the program to share tips about what job seekers need to think about during their job search. 

This episode features a conversation with Dianne Russell-Carter, Executive Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as she discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dianne also shares her insights about what needs to change when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in order to create a workforce that works for all employees. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Ricardo Quezada,  Deputy Director of the Foothill Workforce Development Board and Sarah Mendoza-Jaime, Program Coordinator for the Foothill Workforce Development Board, as they discuss the resources that are available for individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. *Note: This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2020. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Anisa Lopez, as she discusses how Foothill Workforce Development Board helped her as the spouse of a military service member. Anisa also shares how she was able to find training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is now helping to lead the fight against COVID-19, as well as how Foothill is helping prepare her for her future goals.