Family Engagement Network: Supporting Families is the Key to Successful Workforce Development

What are the critical components of a successful workforce development program? The Family Engagement Network (FEN), located in Pima County Arizona, is leading the way in a holistic and family-centered approach to supporting caregivers and their families to empower themselves through the opportunity to build critical workforce skills. In our 11th episode, we hear from Lorena, a parent champion in the workforce program, who shares her experience in the program. We then learn from FEN members, Heather, Tamara, and Pam, who discuss the importance of centering families and how they navigate the needs and desires of families as a unit to improve how the network serves its community. Guests include:Lorena Robles, Parent Champion, Family Engagement Network  Heather Friedman, Pima North Regional Director, First Things First Tamara Nicolosi, Director of Business Development and Engagement, Pima Community College Pam Valencia,  Workforce Enrollment Specialist, Pima County Arizona at Work Host: Ronda Alexander, Director of Operations, Vital Village NetworkProduced by: Networks of Opportunity for Child WellbeingMusic By: Morgan BrelandEdited by: Camila Beiner