EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 23 MIN
Skills Career Coalition
from State of the Workforce · host TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce
(00:00:00) Michael P. Davidson - Skills Career Coalition (00:08:07) JJ Owens - Skilled Career Coalition (00:16:23) Brian Vaughn - The Sow Project In this episode, we sit down with Michael P. Davidson to discuss the urgent demand for skilled workers as the industry faces a wave of retirements. Next, JJ Owens shares strategies for reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha to inspire the next generation of talent in the skilled trades. We also spotlight Skills Jam, a unique conference where young people experience hands-on opportunities to explore career paths. Finally, we head into the kitchen with The Sow Project, where chef Ben Vaughn highlights culinary apprenticeships in Memphis and the importance of hiring justice-involved individuals.
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(00:00:00) Michael P. Davidson - Skills Career Coalition (00:08:07) JJ Owens - Skilled Career Coalition (00:16:23) Brian Vaughn - The Sow Project In this episode, we sit down with Michael P. Davidson to discuss the urgent demand for skilled workers as the industry faces a wave of retirements. Next, JJ Owens shares strategies for reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha to inspire the next generation of talent in the skilled trades. We also spotlight Skills Jam, a unique conference where young people experience hands-on opportunities to explore career paths. Finally, we head into the kitchen with The Sow Project, where chef Ben Vaughn highlights culinary apprenticeships in Memphis and the importance of hiring justice-involved individuals.
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