From Hire Ground Podcast: 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.

From Talking Talent Podcast: 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.

From CWA Today Podcast: Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA, are joined by CWA Conference Coordinator, Matt Hidalgo, as they discuss the 2021 Youth Conference, Keynote Speakers, Youth Track, and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

From Searching in San Diego Podcast: Many people are thinking about switching careers this year. Maybe they were hit with furloughs or layoffs, company closings, job burnout, or just plain dissatisfaction. Others may have moved or finally finished schooling. In part one of this two-part conversation, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change shares the mindset shifts that you need to consider when making a career change.

From Top of the Tower Podcast: Kate Kreamer, Deputy Executive Director at Advance CTE, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to support visionary state leadership, cultivate best practices, and speak with a collective voice to advance high quality CTE policies, programs and pathways that ensure career success for each learner. Discover national practices that are supporting CTE growth and hear takeaways from Advance CTE's national and regional report of findings.

From Workforce Unhinged Podcast: Elaine Opper, Medical Lab Technician at Genesis Health Care, joins the program to discuss her career, how she came to connect with the workforce system, and how the workforce services she received helped her launch her career. She also reveals why people should consider a career in healthcare, and the crucial role that the behind-the-scenes medical personnel play in the healthcare system.

From Top of the Tower Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear from a panel of experts as they discuss the cosmetology and personal care industry in New Hampshire and across the country. Discover some of the biggest hurdles that the industry is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the innovative efforts that are underway to attract talent. You'll also learn about initiatives to help connect the industry and educational systems.

Luke Tomsha, Founder and Executive Director of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation, joins the program to discuss his own journey of recovery from addiction and how he came to found his organization. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem of addiction, and what employers need to keep in mind if they have suspect that an employee has an addiction. Luke also reveals why employers should hire individuals in recovery.

From SCV Means Business: Dr. Michael Perry, CEO of AVITA Medical, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does to harness the skin's regenerative capacity to create spray-on skin comprised of the patient's own skin cells. Discover the patients and conditions most likely to need this kind of therapy, and why AVITA Medical decided to move the company from Australia to the Santa Clarita Valley.

From CWA Today Podcast: Chris Andresen, Vice President at Grayling, and Senior Vice President at Dutko Government Relations, returns to the program to share his perspective on the impact of the 2020 Presidential election on the workforce system and the economy.