Ep.02 Building a future-forward tourism industry workforce with Joe Baker, OTEC's Systems Leadership and Integrated Strategy Advisor

On episode 2 of the FoodGrads podcast we have Joe Baker, OTEC's Systems Leadership and Integrated Strategy Advisor. OTEC (Ontario Tourism Education Corporation) is an Ontario-based collaborative, not-for-profit organization that is a leader in workforce innovation and skills development solutions. In this episode, we learn about what OTEC is and the role they are playing in helping Canadians navigate through the uncertain future of the restaurant industry during COVID specifically through OTEC's tourism and hospitality emergency rapid response initiative. Joe and I also talk about COVID's evolving role in changing the landscape of the restaurant and hospitality industry and how through these difficult times comes the chance for positive change to create a more inclusive, resilient work workforce. I am happy to have had the chance to speak with Joe Baker. Joe is an eloquent speaker and you can tell he is really passionate about what he does. I left this conversation feeling more hopeful about the future despite the uncertainty of things. As Joe explains it in this episode there are things you can do right now which can help you on your career journey. The first step is to take a step back, breath and reflect. So enjoy the show! Show Notes: https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-ep-02-building-a-future-forward-tourism-industry-workforce-with-joe-baker,-otec's-systems-leadership-and-integrated-strategy-advisor