In this episode, Dr. Bly-Jones is speaking with Bob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association, a leader in workforce strategy and the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the state of California.

Bob has worked almost two decades in the public sector and non-profit industry, with experience in the field of workforce development and job training. He has held various positions in local workforce investment systems from case manager to the Executive Director of the Contra Costa County Workforce Board. He gained national/federal experience working for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration as a Federal Project Officer.