Podcast
EP 16: Workforce Reflections: Inside a Year of Growth, Change, and Shared Purpose at NAWDP
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Workforce on the Mic – Presented by NAWDP reflects on a year of growth and shared purpose. In Episode 16, Melissa Robbins, CEO of…
EP 15: From Classroom to Career: District C’s Blueprint for Real-World Problem Solving
Friday, Nov 21, 2025
This episode explores how District C’s Teamship model and educator Coaching Institute equip students with real-world problem-solving and collaborative skills through scalable school–industry partnerships that prepare diverse learners for the…
EP:14 Pivot, Partner, and Progress: Insights from the Business Services Academy
Monday, Oct 27, 2025
Recorded live at the Business Services Academy, this episode of Workforce on the Mic explores how workforce professionals are redefining employer engagement through trust-building, strategic partnerships, and innovative tools like…
E13: Celebrating Workforce Development Month: Changing Lives with Wayne Williams
Thursday, Sep 25, 2025
This episode of Workforce on the Mic features Wayne Williams as he shares his journey and demonstrates how workforce development empowers individuals, transforms communities, and drives lasting economic growth through…
EP12: Cultivating Leaders: Lessons from the NAWDP Leadership Academy
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
Discover how the NAWDP Leadership Academy is shaping workforce leaders through practical learning, collaboration, and skill-building. This session highlights how participants develop emotional intelligence, foster trust, and drive innovation—offering insights…
EP11: Inside NAWDP: Diversity, Growth, and the Future of Workforce Development
Friday, Jul 25, 2025
Crystal Odom-McKinney shares her journey from case manager to leader, offering insights on growth, mentorship, and how NAWDP drives meaningful change for workforce professionals and communities.
EP10: One-Stop, Many Services: How AJCs Support Job Seekers and Employers
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
Host Alexis Franks and guest Sarita Alston reveal how American Job Centers connect people to jobs, training, and resources while strengthening communities.
EP09: The Power of Local: NYC’s Blueprint for Workforce Advocacy
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greg Morris shares how advocacy, partnerships, and storytelling can powerfully impact local workforce systems and uplift underserved communities.
EP08: Workforce Legacies pt 2: Bob Knight on Workforce Innovation
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Workforce veteran Bob Knight joins Kim Meadows to reflect on decades of workforce evolution. They discuss innovation, sector strategies, AI, funding, and advice for the next generation of workforce leaders.
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