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CWA Today

The official podcast of the California Workforce Association. CWA's mission is to enhance and inspire California’s local workforce development boards and their partners through strategic advocacy, partnership convening, and capacity building. Your host is Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA. To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/
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Apr 18, 2017

Bob Lanter interviews several directors of workforce boards from California as well as two workforce board chairs to explore why workforce boards matter and the benefits that they provide. This episode was recorded live at The NAWB Forum 2017 and features the following guests:

Reg Javier- Deputy Executive Officer of Workforce and Economic Development, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. 

Tony Myrell, Chairman, San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. 

Stephen Baiter, Executive Director for the Oakland Workforce Development Board and Chairman of CWA.

Adam Peck, Executive Director, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board

Bill DeLain, Chair, Tulare County Workforce Investment Board

 

 

 

Feb 21, 2017

Chris Andresen, lobbyist at Grayling, discusses what a lobbyist does and how he helps to support workforce efforts and CWA. Discover what the current trends are under the new administration and the lessons for workforce professionals in California and beyond. 

To learn more about the California Workforce Association, visit www.calworkforce.org 

Feb 6, 2017

In this episode Bob Lanter discusses lessons learned from the 2017 Youth@Work Conference and the takeaways for workforce boards and professionals. Bob shares some surprising insights from the conference and actionable steps that you can take to engage youth. 

To learn more about CWA Today and the California Workforce Association, visit www.calworkforce.org 

Jan 3, 2017

Arel Moodie discusses what it takes to reach and engage youth, as well as the work he is doing at the CWA Youth@Work Conference. Arel also shares the importance of likeability and the mindset that it takes for young people to achieve success. 

To learn more about Arel, visit http://www.arelmoodie.com/ and https://www.artoflikability.com/ 

To learn more about CWA Today, visit www.calworkforce.org 

Nov 18, 2016

Amy Wallace, Assistant Director for Workforce Innovation at the California Workforce Development Board, discusses the importance of innovation in workforce development, both in California and nationally. In this episode, you'll discover why innovation is such an important key aspect of the successful implementation of WIOA, and what the California Workforce Board is doing to support innovation.

To learn more about the California Workforce Association, visit http://calworkforce.org/ 

Nov 16, 2016

In this episode, Bob Lanter, President of CWA, discusses his thoughts about why the workforce development system remains more relevant than ever, regardless of which administration is in the White House. Discover the workforce narrative that we need to share with stakeholders, policy makers and each other. 

To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/ 

Nov 16, 2016

This episode features an interview with Lindsey Woolsey, as she discusses industry sector partnerships. Discover the most common mistakes that happen when it comes to industry sector partnerships, and what it takes to create successful partnerships with industry. 

To learn more about CWA, visit http://calworkforce.org/ 

Nov 15, 2016

In this episode you'll discover how WIOA is changing the way that workforce boards are operating in California and across the country. Discover the changes that are happening as a result of WIOA and what that means for the workforce development system. 

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