In this episode, we're joined by Monique Melchor, Director at work2future in Santa Clara County, California. In an area known for technology, Monique discusses the diverse communities and industries that make up Santa Clara County. Discover how work2future is advancing earn-and-learn models, empowering the next generation and more while situated within one of the world's most innovative hubs.

In this episode, we're joined by Ann Werbach, Strategic Partnership Director, and Mo McKenna, Associate Vice President of Partner Success, at InsideTrack. Equus and InsideTrack are partnering on a new Young Adult Mentoring Pilot that uses an evidence-based mentoring framework delivered by InsideTrack Coaches in four workforce areas. Listen to hear about the value of this coaching model to help participants shape and define their long-term goals, build social capital and navigate the complexity of being a young adult.

In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Patt McDaniel, CEO of the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio. In honor of Women's History Month we tackle topics such as career advancement and real-world networking. Lisa also shares about the catalyst for the Woman at Work Career Accelerator Program, an innovative, cohort-based model implemented to support women disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Equus' Bob Knight is joined by Clyde McQueen, CEO of the Full Employment Council, Inc. in Greater Kansas City, Missouri. The pair dives into public policy, the complexities of jobs of the future, economic development drivers, and more.

In this episode we're joined by Alyssa Burgess, Associate Director of Career Pathways at the Washington Association for Community Health. Listen to learn how the association is using innovative education and training programs to cultivate an equitable and sustainable community health workforce.

On this episode, we're joined by Vickie Miller, Director and Developer of the Training Assessment and Placement Program (TAPP) in Columbus, Ohio. Listen to hear about the wraparound model TAPP uses for second chance workforce development.

In this episode, we're joined by Mark Panciera, CEO, and Chris Scaffidi, Senior National Account Director, of The Pacific Institute. Listen to hear our discussion about the impact of beliefs and self-efficacy on individual, team and organizational performance and culture.

In this episode we sit down with Gris Bailey, President & CEO of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, during Hispanic Heritage Month. Listen in to learn the innovative ways the Chamber is supporting its membership, including small businesses and college students, to navigate the current labor market and adapt for growth.

In this episode, we're joined by Robert Knight, Director of Government Relations and Workforce Policy at Equus Workforce Solutions, to celebrate Workforce Development Month. Listen for a lively discussion about how the current economic, legislative and political landscapes are impacting the workforce system today and into the future.

In this episode, we're joined by Jill Hendrix, Director of Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning at Gaston College in North Carolina. Listen to learn how this community college team is using the apprenticeship model to meet the needs of students and employers.