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Whistle Post
by Tom Long
Ensuring that nonprofits and their partners are well positioned to meet the needs of communities is a complex challenge. This is the Whistle Post, a podcast covering the world of workforce and community development with the people who are making it happen. Join us as we explore industry crossroads, milestones and the critical work of leaders and those on the front-lines of issues impacting our communities. If you seek to maximize the impact of a non-profit or community organization, or just want to hear some great advice, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Cannabis Conversation With Grown In
Connecticut was the 19th state to legalize adult recreational cannabis in 2021. As roots of this new industry take hold, a number of questions arise concerning the future workforce needed to support employers. In this episode, Eric Davis, Chief Learning Officer of Grown In shares his thoughts...
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Point of Progress: Hampton Roads Workforce Council
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council oversees the workforce system in southeast Virginia. They provide strategic workforce development solutions designed to assist businesses in accessing qualified workers and jobseekers in search of suitable job openings and training opportunities to bolster…
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Norwalk Acts: Working Together, Everything is Achievable
Norwalk Acts is transforming their community by building partnership infrastructure and capacity, convening qualified and committed cross-sector community teams, and collecting data so that the membership can deliver on its mission. It is a catalyst for systems change, aligning collective work to...
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Housing During The Recovery
As the nation recovers from the pandemic, the housing market has been a great opportunity for some, while others struggle to keep a roof over their heads. In this episode, we hear from David Lavery, Staff Attorney with the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. David joined the Center in 2016 and...
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Supporting Small Businesses
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are a little-known asset available to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established small businesses. They’re designed specifically to help small businesses with all kinds of business-related activities, including guiding with marketing and financing. This...
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Confronting Re-Entry Challenges
Each year hundreds of thousands of individuals are released from prison across the country and according to the Department of Justice, 45% of former prisoners were arrested within one year of release and 68% within three years. Frequently, men and women released from correctional facilities are...
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Workforce Development Response to COVID-19 with CSS Workforce New York
CSS Workforce NY is a not-for-profit organization in upstate NY that is dedicated to assisting individuals with advancing their careers while providing businesses with the talent they need to succeed. All of their services are available to businesses and job seekers of all ages at no cost.…
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Long-term Unemployment, A Reality For Many
Most everyone knows someone who became unemployed at some point during their career. However, not everyone easily finds their way back to a work. When you are out of work, you can face many different types of barriers to landing a new job. Some need to develop new skills, while others have to...
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MaturityWorks: Keeping Talent In The Workforce
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2024 — just few years from now — 13 million people age 65 and older will still be working. These older workers will constitute the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. Older workers are a valuable part of any organization and as many...
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Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County
Today we are speaking with Sarah Lewis and exploring why Dress for Success is about so much more than a suit. Sarah is the Director of Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County which helps disadvantaged women achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and…
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The American Job Center Network
American Job Centers (AJC) are designed to provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and employers under one roof. Established under the Workforce Investment Act and reauthorized in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014, the centers offer access to job training, career...
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Jim Oliviera MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board
Jim Oliviera heads up the workforce system in New Bedford, MA. In this conversation he discusses the partnership that have helped his system flourish, changing demographics of the region and emerging industries.
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Joe Carbone - Leading Non-Profit Growth
Join Tom Long as he sits down with Joe Carbone, President and CEO of The WorkPlace to explore his vision on growing a local non-profit into a nationally recognized leader in creating innovative workforce programs. They discuss the milestones that helped define the organization and look ahead to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ensuring that nonprofits and their partners are well positioned to meet the needs of communities is a complex challenge. This is the Whistle Post, a podcast covering the world of workforce and community development with the people who are making it happen. Join us as we explore industry crossroads, milestones and the critical work of leaders and those on the front-lines of issues impacting our communities. If you seek to maximize the impact of a non-profit or community organization, or just want to hear some great advice, this podcast is for you.
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Tom Long
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Ensuring that nonprofits and their partners are well positioned to meet the needs of communities is a complex challenge. This is the Whistle Post, a podcast covering the world of workforce and community development with the people who are making it happen. Join us as we explore industry crossroads,...
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Whistle Post is created and hosted by Tom Long.
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