Future of Work Florida Podcast: Recent Episodes
Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation
Welcome to the Future of Work Florida Podcast, brought to you by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation. This podcast series is dedicated to connecting Florida’s business leaders with the solutions and resources available to secure Florida’s workforce talent. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed below to stay connected on future podcast updates!
Sharon Bonney, CEO of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, joins Rachel Ludwig, VP of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, to discuss how Adult Education programs nationwide are meeting workforce needs, strengthening economies, and creating new opportunities for adults.
Erica Averion, Executive Director for the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence, speaks with Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, on second chance hiring, discussing the work happening across Florida to give returning citizens a meaningful path back into the workforce.
The Florida Chamber Foundation's Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work Rachel Ludwig sits down with Charlene Savidge, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Children's Home Society. The two discuss the many ways Children's Home Society is uplifting communities and schools to prepare learners for the workforce.
Adrienne Johnston, President & CEO of CareerSource Florida, joins us to discuss the innovative ways the CareerSource Florida network is supporting job seekers and employers across the state to ensure Florida remains the number one state in the nation for talent development and attraction.
Noa Lipton, Territory Manager and Ralph Aiello, Partnership Manager, Work-Based Learning for Xello, join us to discuss the ongoing efforts to increase work-based learning across Florida.
Bob Boyd, President & CEO at Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) shares the innovative ways ICUF institutions are responding to industry needs across Florida to prepare our future talent.
In this episode, Mistie Palmer, Workforce Development Programs Manager at AdventHealth, shares the creative and intentional ways healthcare organizations are recruiting and retaining talent.
Victoria Pu, Co-Founder & CEO of Pace AI, discusses upskilling strategies for adult learners and opportunities to leverage AI to increase language acquisition and workforce skills of adult English language learners.
Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President, Innovative Education & Partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), discusses the creative ways FGCU is responding to regional industry needs by integrating microcredentials into their educational programming.
In this episode, Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Services, and Senior Vice President of America's Workforce Skills at Pearson, discusses the opportunities to recruit, upskill, and retain adult learners as part of a talent pipeline strategy.
Marian Cacciatore, Vice President of Human Resources at Tampa Electric Company joins us for this episode to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the strategies Tampa Electric has in place to recruit and retain talent in a competitive market.
In this episode, Dr. Amy Hecht, Vice President of Student Affairs at Florida State University, discusses the supports FSU has in place to increase student engagement and persistence, ultimately prepare them for the workforce.
In this episode, Future of Work Florida Advisory Board Member and Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Tampa General Hospital Andrea Cichon discusses the creative strategies Tampa General is implementing to market career opportunities and attract and retain talent in the healthcare industry.
Julius Edwards, Digital Design Teacher and E-Sports Head Coach at Palm Beach Lakes High School, shares how Palm Beach is utilizing E-sports to engage and develop workforce skills in their high school students. Julius’ students also join the conversation to provide a learner perspective on how E-Sports is preparing them for their future.
Future of Work Advisory Board member, Kara Marante, VP and Chief People Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Health System, chats with our VP of Talent Development for the Future of Work, Rachel Ludwig, about the intentional strategies Nicklaus Children’s Health System is implementing to recruit and retain talent in the healthcare industry.
Florida Chamber Foundation Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work Rachel Ludwig interviews Future of Work Advisory Board member Sarah Marmion, Senior Manager of Education & Outreach Centers at Florida Power & Light (FPL) Company. The two discuss the strategies FPL is focusing on to recruit and retain today’s talent.
In this episode, Dr. Annie Wofford, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Florida State University, joins us to share the value of building our STEM talent pipelines and strategies to help learners in their journey to entering STEM careers. Dr. Wofford provides insight into the importance of thoughtfully designing internships, the value of mentorship programs in STEM fields, support for transfer students in the computer sciences, and more.
Sam Verghese, COO of Florida Virtual School (FLVS), discusses the FLVS's efforts to expand career awareness among students.
Lee Chipps-Walton, Manager of Career & Technical Education Strategic Initiatives at the Florida Department of Education, discusses DOE’s efforts to increase CTE awareness, career planning tools, and work-based learning opportunities across middle school and high school settings.
Lee also discusses the FDOE partnership with Xello, a platform providing every K-12 learner in Florida the opportunity to begin career exploration and planning for future success.
Jason Lange, President and Co-Founder of Bloomboard, Inc., discusses strategies such as paraprofessional-to-teacher training, teacher apprenticeships, and competency-based models to increase access to the teaching profession.
In this episode, David Cross, Future of Work Advisory Board Member and SVP of Human Resources & Administration at Coca-Cola Florida, discusses the strategies Coca-Cola Florida is focusing on to recruit and retain today's talent.
In this episode, Florida Chamber Foundation Senior Director of Future of Work Rachel Ludwig sits down with Brent McNeal, Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at the Florida Department of Education, to discuss the support Vocational Rehab can offer individuals with disabilities in accessing career opportunities.
In this episode, Florida Chamber Foundation Future of Work Advisory Board member Brooke Malsberger, Director of Global Talent Acquisition, Rotary Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, discusses Lockheed Martin’s efforts to recruit and retain top talent, including the importance of listening to employees and adapting organizational practices to offer a variety of benefits to fit employees’ personal and family needs.
Florida Chamber Foundation Senior Director of Future of Work Rachel Ludwig is joined by Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College, to discuss how the College is embracing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to shape the future of work.
Dr. Eric Hall, Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice,discusses the expanded opportunities available to young learners involved in the justice system in Florida, including the new Florida Scholars Academy.
Dr. Walt Ecton, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Florida State University discusses the importance of Career and Technical Education in securing Florida's workforce and the opportunities awarded in CTE-related fields.
In the latest Future of Work Florida Podcast episode, Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit special edition, FleetForce Truck Driving School's President, Tra Williams, discusses FleetForce’s mission, the talent gaps in the trucking industry, and what FleetForce is doing to secure industry talent while bringing families out of poverty.
In this episode, Tiffany Vause, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Florida Ready to Work, discusses Florida's talent crisis, the importance of soft skills, and the innovative solutions being implemented by Florida Ready to Work to help secure Florida's talent.
In this episode, Tiffany Vause, Director of Strategic Initiatives for WIN Learning, discusses Florida's talent crisis, the importance of soft skills and the innovative solutions being implemented at WIN Learning to help secure Florida's talent.
Former Chief of Innovation for Hillsborough County Public Schools, Kim Bays, discusses Florida's talent crisis, how Hillsborough County Public Schools is helping students and families evolve post-COVID, and the innovative solutions they are implementing to partner with the private sector and higher education institutions to secure local area talent.
In this episode, Former Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy for Name A Future (NAF), Tiffany Barfield,discusses the NAF movement and how it is preparing students for the future of work in collaboration with Florida's educators and job creators.
In the latest Future of Work Florida Podcast episode, Future of Florida Forum special edition, Lab22c's Managing Partner, Saif Ishoof, moderates a panel featuring Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami-Dade College, Ruben Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of Career Karma, and Michael Harbaugh, Global Director of Education for Handshake, discussing the role Florida's tech industry in boosting Florida's economy and workforce.
President & CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Michael Dalby, provides a local chamber perspective on Florida's talent crisis and discusses the promising practices implemented by their local chamber to help area businesses recruit and retain qualified talent.
In this episode, Deputy Secretary Adrienne Johnston of the Division of Workforce Services at Florida Department of Economic Opportunity addresses Florida's talent crisis and the opportunities for Florida businesses to partner with DEO on improving Florida's talent pool.
In this episode, Michelle discusses Florida's talent crisis and the solutions available through CareerSource Florida to recruit, train, and retain qualified talent.
In this episode, Senior Chancellor Henry Mack of the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) addresses Florida's war on talent and how businesses can partner with FLDOE to strengthen their current and up-and-coming workforce.
In this episode, Patrick Mahoney, Director of Programs and Re-Entry at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC), discusses Florida's re-entry population, their path to being reacclimated into society and how Florida businesses can partner with FDOC to tap into this underutilized talent pool.
In this episode, Mark Wilson, President of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Chamber Foundation, discusses Florida's economy, the Florida Chamber Foundation's research efforts to secure Florida's workforce and the importance of uniting the Florida business community with the resources available through education and workforce partners to address the talent war.
President of HR Florida, Chad Sorenson, discusses Florida's current employer challenges, evolving workforce needs, changes in employee expectations, the resources available through workforce and education partners, and more, as we work to tackle Florida's war on talent.