Welcome to WIN: Workforce Innovation News Podcast, the official podcast of Local Workforce Innovation Area 23 (LWIA 23). LWIA 23 aims to develop and support a skilled talent base as well as data-driven solutions that integrate education, workforce, and economic development resources across systems to provide businesses, individuals, and communities with the opportunity to prosper and contribute to growing the regional and state economies.
2
Episodic
English
18 Jun, 2021
USA
LWIA 23
Yes
This episode is the third of a three-part miniseries in celebration of Workforce Development Month. Tune in for a conversation with Lori Poorman, a workforce board member representing the private sector, about her passion for supporting youth and investing in the future workforce. Lori shares how her diverse professional background, from retail to manufacturing, helps inform her approach to workforce development. Discover the importance of engaging directly with young people to understand their needs and aspirations, and providing resources like student learner programs, mentorships, and internships to set them up for career success.
This episode is the second of a three-part miniseries in celebration of Workforce Development Month. Tune in for a conversation with Robert Woolum from North American Lighting about how his company partners with workforce, career, and technical education programs to develop talent pipelines. Robert discusses the apprenticeship program at his company, the importance of engaging with students early to expose them to local career opportunities, and how businesses can easily connect with education partners to close skills gaps and meet workforce needs. Discover the value of partnerships between industry and education for maintaining a skilled workforce.
This episode is the first of a three-part miniseries in celebration of Workforce Development Month. Tune in to hear details about the LWIA 23 Business Services Team's inaugural Winning Workforce Solutions Summit. This Summit is for business representatives, workforce development stakeholders, and community leaders. We will feature several special guests, including Bonnie Moore from Lake Land College, Josh Doerner from New York University, DuWayne Owens from Illinois Department of Corrections, and James Ginder, Administrative Law Judge from Illinois Department of Employment Security discussing hot topics in the workforce today. Space is limited, so make sure to register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winning-workforce-solutions-summit-2023-tickets-669450593747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Paola Velasquez, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Manufacturing at IMEC ( Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center), joins the program to discuss various DEI efforts underway in the manufacturing sector. Paola discusses the importance of keeping equity in mind during the hiring process and the importance for leaders of examining their own diversity story. Discover the benefits of a more diverse talent pool and takeaways for other industries.
In this episode, you'll learn about the manufacturing training programs available at Kaskaskia College. Discover how to prepare for a manufacturing career and the various types of career opportunities available within the manufacturing industry. You'll also hear about how to access funding sources and the range of support services available for students.
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