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Tune in for a conversation with Carrie Folken, Executive Director of BEST, Inc., as Carrie discusses her career journey in workforce and the changes that she has seen over the past several decades. Carrie also reveals current workforce challenges and opportunities, and reveals what workforce professionals should keep in mind to meet the workforce needs of the future.

Published 03/15/24

E238: Meet Georgia Conrad, Executive Director, Oregon Workforce Partnership

Tune in for another Follow the Leader episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Georgia Conrad, Executive Director of the Oregon Workforce Partnership.

Published 03/04/24

E237: Meet Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition

In this special Follow the Leader episode, Mike Fazio, host and Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, is joined by Kara Pachniuk, Owner and Nutritionist at Nourish + Nosh Nutrition, as Kara shares tips for healthy eating for busy workforce professionals!

Published 02/28/24

E236: Meet Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute

This Follow the Leader Episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Michael Morris, Senior Advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute. Michael discusses the evolution of disability inclusive-employment and how the pandemic impacted employment for people with disabilities. He also shares details about the Burton Blatt Institute's podcast, "Let's Get to Work." For more information, and to listen to the podcast, visit:...

Published 02/09/24

E235: Meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean, Adult Education, Lewis and Clark Community College

In this Follow the Leader episode, you'll meet Dr. Val Harris, Associate Dean of Adult Education at Lewis and Clark Community College. Val discusses the college's history and her journey into adult education. The episode highlights the diverse backgrounds of adult education students, the value of all types of education and careers, and the pathways into construction, IT, healthcare, and more that the program offers. Val also shares her vision for adult education to be fully integrated and...

Published 01/19/24

E234: Meet Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET

This episode features a conversation between Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, and Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, as they discuss the importance of credentialing, and the connection between credentialing and workforce development.

Published 01/05/24