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VOScast
by Geographic Solutions
The VOScast is an official podcast of Geographic Solutions, brought to you in partnership with Workforce180. Through insightful interviews with workforce development leaders, policy experts, and innovators, the VOScast illuminates the latest trends, ideas, and success stories related to equipping and empowering America's workers.With over 30 years as pioneers in the workforce technology space, Geographic Solutions utilizes their unparalleled industry access and perspective to produce a podcast that gets into the stories that matter for workforce professionals.To learn more about Geographic Solutions, visit www.geographicsolutions.com
Episodes
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EP30: Cybersecurity Starts With You: Staying Secure in the Age of AI
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Geographic Solutions CISO Felipe Medina joins the VOSCast podcast to discuss today's evolving cyber landscape. He explores emerging threats, including AI-driven risks, phishing, and social engineering. Felipe also shares why a zero-trust mindset…
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EP29: Workforce Development: Then, Now & Next
In celebration of Workforce Development Month, VOScast sits down with Geographic Solutions Founder and President Paul Toomey to reflect on the evolution of workforce development and what lies ahead. From AI and VOS Sapphire to emerging industry trends, Paul shares his perspective on the…
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EP28: The Human Advantage: Skills That Matter in an AI-Driven Workplace
AI is rapidly reshaping the workplace, but the skills that may matter most in the future aren't necessarily technical ones. In this episode, Josh Davies, founder and principal of The Non-Prophets, discusses the skills people will need to stay relevant and competitive in a changing workforce. Josh...
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E27: VOScast Live - 2026 Workforce Technology Conference with Taunya Charlton
Recorded live at the 2026 Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, California, this special episode of the VOScast Podcast features thought leaders from across workforce development, education, and reentry. Guests share their unique career journeys, discuss emerging technologies and trends...
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E26: VOScast Live - 2026 Workforce Technology Conference with Damon Weller
Recorded live at the 2026 Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, California, this special episode of the VOScast Podcast features thought leaders from across workforce development, education, and reentry. Guests share their unique career journeys, discuss emerging technologies and trends...
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E25: VOScast Live - 2026 Workforce Technology Conference with Rusty Bechtold
Recorded live at the 2026 Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, California, this special episode of the VOScast Podcast features thought leaders from across workforce development, education, and reentry. Guests share their unique career journeys, discuss emerging technologies and trends...
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E24: VOScast Live - 2026 Workforce Technology Conference with Britt Otter
Recorded live at the 2026 Workforce Technology Conference in Monterey, California, this special episode of the VOScast Podcast features thought leaders from across workforce development, education, and reentry. Guests share their unique career journeys, discuss emerging technologies and trends...
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E23: The Future of Global Workforce Development
In this episode of the VOScast Podcast, host Evan Brenner sits down with Miguel Peromingo, consultant for employment policy and well-being, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping workforce development around the world. They explore the growing skills mismatch, why job quality is...
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E22: VOScast Live: 2026 NCIA Conference with Troy Shanks
At the 2026 NCIA Conference in Jacksonville, Geographic Solutions hosted live, on-site recordings of the VOScast Podcast, bringing together voices from the corrections, reentry, and workforce development communities. In these conversations, guests shared their reflections on Second Chance Month,...
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E21: VOScast Live: 2026 NCIA Conference with Rodney White
At the 2026 NCIA Conference in Jacksonville, Geographic Solutions hosted live, on-site recordings of the VOScast Podcast, bringing together voices from the corrections, reentry, and workforce development communities. In these conversations, guests shared their reflections on Second Chance Month,...
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E20: VOScast Live: 2026 NCIA Conference with Debi Kamakani
At the 2026 NCIA Conference in Jacksonville, Geographic Solutions hosted live, on-site recordings of the VOScast Podcast, bringing together voices from the corrections, reentry, and workforce development communities. In these conversations, guests shared their reflections on Second Chance Month,...
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E19: VOScast Live: 2026 NCIA Conference with Torrey Leach
At the 2026 NCIA Conference in Jacksonville, Geographic Solutions hosted live, on-site recordings of the VOScast Podcast, bringing together voices from the corrections, reentry, and workforce development communities. In these conversations, guests shared their reflections on Second Chance Month,...
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E18: Inside the Data: What the Labor Market Is Telling Us in 2026
In this episode, we are joined by Phillip Sprehe, Lead Economist at Geographic Solutions, for a focused conversation on how labor market forecasts are built and what the data reveals about the U.S. workforce in early 2026. Phillip pulls back the curtain on the Economist Corner, explaining how...
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E17: Expanding Access to Learning in a Rapidly Changing World: AI, Human Skills, and the Future of Upskilling
In this episode, we're joined by Kerry Twomey, Director of Account Management at Metrix Learning, for a timely conversation about AI, upskilling, and what truly matters in today's workforce. Kerry shares insights on why human skills like critical thinking, communication, and empathy remain...
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E16: Leading Through Change: A Conversation with Keidrian Kunkel, President & CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay
Tune in as we sit down with Keidrian Kunkel, President & CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, for a powerful conversation about leading through change in today's evolving workforce landscape. Keidrian shares insights on Tampa Bay's remarkable recovery from back-to-back hurricanes, the importance of...
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E15: Shaping the Future of Workforce Development with Ron Painter
Tune in for a conversation with Ron Painter as he discusses how policy shifts, skills based hiring, and the rise of data and AI are creating new opportunities for states and local regions. He also reveals the importance of collaboration, agile leadership, and credentialing in strengthening...
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E14: Education, Equity, and Employment: A New Vision for Reentry
Tune in to explore how we can create real second chances for people returning from incarceration. You'll learn why digital literacy, skills based hiring, and education are essential to long term success. This episode breaks down the barriers justice impacted individuals face, from over 44,000...
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E13: Tech, Data, and the Human Touch: Evolving VR Services
In this episode we welcome Brittny MacIver, Technical Consultant and founder of Cali Madison Solutions, to share her unique journey from corrections counselor to leadership roles in vocational rehabilitation (VR). Brittny discusses the vital role of performance data in improving outcomes for...
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E12: Designing for Everyone: ArcTouch's Approach to Digital Accessibility
In this season two premiere of the VOScast podcast, we are joined by Ben Ogilvie, Head of Accessibility at ArcTouch, who shares his personal journey into accessibility work influenced by his father's paralysis and son's brain injury. Ben discusses how ArcTouch helps clients view accessibility as…
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E11: Accessibility Matters: How AI and New Guidelines Are Changing the Digital Landscape
This episode features a conversation with Britt Otter, an accessibility expert who shares valuable insights on the intersection of AI and digital accessibility. Britt discusses current trends in AI tools and their potential to enhance accessibility when properly implemented, while also…
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E10: Workforce Development 2.0: Adapting to a Changing Job Market
This episode features a conversation with Chad Carter, a 10-year veteran of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Chad shares his insights on the evolution of workforce development, including the shift from unemployment offices to employment centers, the impact of COVID-19 on service...
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E09: Serving Those Who Served: A Peek at North Carolina's Veteran Workforce Programs
This episode features a conversation with Chris Silvers from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions. The discussion covers services for veterans in North Carolina, including the NCWorks Veterans Portal, the NC Veterans at Work program, and the HIRE Vets…
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E08: Navigating UI Trends: Transforming Unemployment Services in Pennsylvania
This episode features a conversation with Susan Dickinson and Nsungwe Shamatutu from Pennsylvania's Office of Unemployment Compensation Service Centers. They explore current trends in unemployment insurance, including system modernization, plain language initiatives, and the impact of remote…
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E07: Adapting to the Future of Work Through Education: Lemoore College's Forward-Thinking Approach
Tune in to another episode of VOScast, as host Evan Brenner is joined by Lemoore College's Vice President of Educational Services, Kris Costa, President, James Preston. Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, they discuss the college's recent rebranding and meaning behind their new slogan…
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E06: Transforming the HHS Workforce: Creative Approaches to Recruitment, Retention, and Development
Tune in for another episode of VOScast as host Evan Brenner welcomes Geographic Solutions' consultant Tim Walker and Carole Hussey, President of Evolv Strategy Group, to discuss workforce issues in health and human services agencies. Tim and Carole share their extensive experience working with...
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E05: The Workforce Data Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Trends
This episode features a conversation with Kevin Mohajerin from the Alabama Department of Commerce, as he shares insights on the importance of data in workforce development, particularly within WIOA and performance analytics. You'll discover the opportunities for analysts to leverage performance...
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E04: Workforce Training Trends for 2024 and Beyond
In this episode of VOScast, host Evan Brenner interviews national workforce consultant Melanie Arthur about trends in workforce training and development in 2024 and beyond. Melanie reveals how states are reinvesting in staff training and getting back to basics after high turnover during the...
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E03: Unlocking the Power of Data: Reporting that Drives Performance
In this third episode of VOScast, host Evan Brenner interviews Liliya Tanska, a Workforce Business Analyst Team Lead at Geographic Solutions, about the importance of reporting in the workforce development industry. They discuss Liliya's background managing youth workforce programs in Pinellas...
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E02: Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism: How VOS REO Links Corrections and Employment
In this episode of VOScast, host Evan Brenner interviews Richard Boone, Geographic Solutions' Business Development Executive for the corrections space. They discuss trends in the corrections and reentry industry, including technology integration and employer openness to hiring those with criminal...
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E01: Revitalizing Rural Economies: Innovations and Trends
The inaugural episode of the VOScast podcast features La Tunya Goodwin, President of the Sparta Hancock Chamber of Commerce and Director of WorkSource East Central Georgia. La Tunya discusses her background, and her work providing career services and supporting entrepreneurs and job seekers...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The VOScast is an official podcast of Geographic Solutions, brought to you in partnership with Workforce180. Through insightful interviews with workforce development leaders, policy experts, and innovators, the VOScast illuminates the latest trends, ideas, and success stories related to equipping and empowering America's workers.With over 30 years as pioneers in the workforce technology space, Geographic Solutions utilizes their unparalleled industry access and perspective to produce a podcast that gets into the stories that matter for workforce professionals.To learn more about Geographic Solutions, visit www.geographicsolutions.com
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The VOScast is an official podcast of Geographic Solutions, brought to you in partnership with Workforce180. Through insightful interviews with workforce development leaders, policy experts, and innovators, the VOScast illuminates the latest trends, ideas, and success stories related to equipping...
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