Podcasts by CWA Today

E56: Turning Interviews into Offers: Creative Job Interview Strategies from 2023-12-12T21:00:12

In this episode, hosts Bob Lanter and Matthew Hayes interview workforce development expert Larry Robbin about best practices for job interviews and the hidden agenda employers have when hiring. ...

E55: Beyond Federal Funds: How Workforce Boards Diversify Resources and Maximize Impact from 2023-12-06T20:19:32

This special episode marks the refresh of CWA Today, and features CWA Executive Director Bob Lanter and Program Director Matthew Hayes discussing an overview of research they have conducted into...

E54: WORKCON 2023: Clarity through Action from 2023-05-08T22:23:25

Tune in as CWA's Matt Hidalgo and professional speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant Aaron Golub join the program to discuss WORKCON 2023, CWA's annual spring conference. Discover the meaning be...

E53: Creating Collective Community Solutions- Part Two from 2023-02-13T21:27:51

Tressa Dorsey, TAD Grants President & Founder, joins the program for a 2-part conversation about a board development training, being offered in partnership with CWA, about creating collective co...

E52: Creating Collective Community Solutions- Part One from 2023-02-13T20:59:56

Tressa Dorsey, TAD Grants President & Founder, joins the program for a 2-part conversation about a board development training, being offered in partnership with CWA, about creating collective co...

E51: Helping Youth Develop a Success Mindset from 2023-01-19T01:46:16

Training consultant K-Rahn Vallatine joins the program to discuss the work that he does with teachers, psychologists, and other youth service professionals to strengthen their insight and skills...

E50: CWA Youth Symposium 2023 from 2023-01-09T20:41:52

In this episode, you'll hear details about the CWA Youth Symposium 2023. The virtual symposium will bring together youth workforce service providers, youth job coaches, community-based organizat...

E49: Making Brave Decisions in Business and Life from 2022-11-14T21:02:02

This episode features a conversation with author, speaker, and founder, Kris McGuigan as Kris discusses her personal and professional journey and how to overcome fear, take more risks and get re...

E48: Improving Employment Outcomes with the Hard-to-Employ from 2022-08-26T14:50:21

This episode features an interview with Larry Robbins, as Larry reveals details about a series of webinars that he will be presenting, about how to improve employment outcomes with the hard-to-e...

E47: Look Up and Beyond - Move Your Mountains Retreat from 2022-06-24T16:00

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, is joined by guests Jessica Janniere, a national adversity expert and founder of Look Up and Beyond Inc, and Jocelyn Ford, Senior Scientist Product Develop...

E46: Reimagining Workforce Development and the World of Work from 2022-05-18T19:06:25

This episode features a conversation with several workforce leaders to discuss how their workforce development boards are innovating and evolving to meet current and future workforce challenges....

E45: Transforming Lives by Supporting Equity and Job Quality from 2022-04-06T20:58:39

This episode features an interview with Barrie Hathaway, CEO of JobTrain as he discusses the mission and vision of his organization and the importance of equity and job quality in the work that ...

E44: Move Your Mountains: Overcoming Adversity in Your Profession and Life from 2022-01-05T16:21:10

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA are joined by national adversity expert Jessica Janniere, as Jessica discusses how to overcome what's keeping yo...

E43: Advancing the Early Care and Education Workforce- Part Two from 2021-12-15T20:22:30

In this two-part episode, Randi Wolfe, Ph.D., Executive Director of Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), joins the program to discuss the need for quality early care and educatio...

E42: Advancing the Early Care and Education Workforce- Part One from 2021-12-15T20:20:41

In this two-part episode, Randi Wolfe, Ph.D., Executive Director of Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), joins the program to discuss the need for quality early care and educatio...

E41: Advancing Job Quality from 2021-08-24T20:53:42

Tune in for a conversation between Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA as they discuss job quality and the definition of a quality job. Discover the...

E40: Reflections From WORKCON 2021- An Equitable Recovery from 2021-07-01T18:33:15

Tune in to hear reflections from WORKCON 2021: An Equitable Recovery, which was held in May of 2021. Discover highlights from the event, and how to access the recordings if you weren't able to a...

E39: Reflections on Q1 of 2021 from 2021-04-08T02:17:27

Tune in for a conversation between Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA as they reflect on the many events that have already transpired in the first ...

E38: Youth@Work 2021- Reflections on the Conference from 2021-02-25T18:02:56

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew  Listen

E37: A Post-Election Analysis of Workforce and the Economy from 2021-01-04T20:33:06

Chris Andresen, Vice President at Grayling, and Senior Vice President at Dutko Government Relations, returns to the program to share his perspective on the impact of the 2020 Presidential electi...

E36: Good Jobs in a Bad Economy: A Conversation with Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass Technologies from 2020-11-11T01:19:23

Matt Sigelman, CEO of Burning Glass, joins the program to discuss labor market trends during the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether it is possible to find good jobs in a bad economy. Discover the va...

E35: A Statewide View of the California Workforce System from 2020-10-19T19:47:02

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA, are joined by a panel of workforce development professionals, as they discuss the current state of the workforc...

E34: Bob Lanter and Matthew Hayes on COVID-19 and Equity from 2020-08-17T03:25:03

This episode features a conversation between Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, and Matthew Hayes, Program Analyst for CWA, as they discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected the economy...

E33: Strategies for Increasing Your Resilience from 2020-03-24T14:58:28

Jessica Janniere, advocate and author of Look Up and Beyond: Effective Strategies to Become Resilient, Overcome Adversity and Create a Powerful Future, joins the program to discuss how to overco...

E32: Youth@Work 2020 Conference Recap from 2020-02-09T19:32:39

CWA Executive Director Bob Lanter shares reflections and takeaways from Listen

E31: Youth@Work Conference 2020 – Architects of the Future from 2019-12-18T17:45:47

In this episode, you'll get an sneak preview of what you can expect at the Youth@Work Conference 2020. Discover some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing youth today, and how to Listen

E30: CWA Executive Bootcamp- Helping Workforce Leaders Thrive from 2019-11-07T23:17:50

In this episode, you'll learn about CWA's Executive Bootcamp and hear from previous Bootcamp participants about their experiences. Discover the history of CWA's Bootcamp, who can benefit, and ho...

E29: National Disability Employment Awareness Month- Honoring Work For All People from 2019-10-22T00:13:30

This episode features an interview with Alia Kuraishi from the California Department of Rehabilitation, and Brandon Anderson, Operations Director at CWA, as they discuss the history behind Natio...

E28: Helping People in Reentry Start and Succeed in Career Pathways from 2019-10-16T02:34:47

Larry Robbin joins the program to discuss the employment challenges and opportunities for the reentry population, and also talks about his upcoming training: A Better Way To Reduce Recidivism Th...

E27: The Meeting of the Minds in Monterey 2019- Harnessing Our Collective Genius to Create Breakthroughs and Better Outcomes from 2019-08-20T18:21:01

The Meeting of the Minds in Monterey conference is a yearly gathering of workforce thought leaders and decision makers from all around California and...

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E26: Business Engagement- Tips and Strategies for Success from 2019-08-01T01:41:03

This episode features an interview with Tressa Dorsey, President of Tad Grants, as she dicusses the "Best Coast" Business Engagement Tour. Discover how TAD Grants & The California Workforce Asso...

E25: Living Above The Hype- Encouraging At-Risk Youth To Make Healthy Life Decisions from 2019-06-14T14:26:07

Educational consultant and author K-Rahn Vallatine joins the program to discuss the work that he does with at-risk youth to help them make healthier life choices. He shares his own journey of wh...

E24: The Camp Fire Response: The Role of Workforce Development Boards in Community Emergencies from 2019-05-14T01:29:58

The Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date. In this episode, you'll discover the role that workforce development boards play in community emergen...

E23: National Workforce Update with Chris Andresen from 2019-04-02T02:39:04

Recorded live at the NAWB Forum 2019, Bob Lanter catches up with  Chris Andresen, Vice President at Grayling, as they discuss current trends in workforce, tips for effective lobbying, the future...

E22: Elevating Irregular Employment from 2019-02-08T19:01:24

Nick Schultz, Director of Pacific Gateway and Andrew Muñoz, Director of Staffing Services for Pacific Gateway, join the program to discuss the irregular workforce, how it is tied to the future o...

E21: Workforce Boards and Regional Economic Development- Part Two from 2019-01-29T04:37:53

Stephen Baiter, Executive Director of the Oakland Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the value proposition of workforce boards for regional economic development. In this p...

E20: Workforce Boards and Regional Economic Development- Part One from 2019-01-29T04:26:34

Stephen Baiter, Executive Director of the Oakland Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss the value proposition of workforce boards for regional economic development. In this p...

E19: Youth Apprenticeships- Challenges and Opportunities from 2019-01-22T16:37:12

This episode features Eric Seleznow, Senior Advisor at Jobs for the Future, and Vinz Koller, Senior Strategist for Capacity Building at Social Policy Research Associates, as they discuss challen...

E18: Capacity Building In The Workforce Development System from 2018-12-18T02:53:35

In this episode, you'll discover the efforts that are underway to help develop new leaders in the workforce development system. You'll learn about the California Workforce Association's Executiv...

E17: Youth@Work Conference 2019- Planet Shakers from 2018-11-09T20:40:59

There are many youth in California and across the U.S. who are struggling to join the workforce. Hear from Bob Lanter as he explains the theme of the 2019 Youth@Work...

E16: Youth Apprenticeships- Lessons From Switzerland from 2018-09-27T02:03:26

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, discusses the work that is being done in Switzerland to develop their youth apprenticeship program and some of the lessons and best practices from that cou...

E15: Current Workforce Initiatives in California from 2018-04-24T13:07:29

Tim Rainey, Executive Director of the California Workforce Development Board, joins the program to discuss current workforce initiatives in California. 

E14: Systems Design For Workforce from 2018-04-24T12:12:43

Walter Di Mantova from Powerminds Inc, and John Baker from Core Factors, join the program to discuss the application of systems design for workforce development. 

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E13: Career Tech Education in California- Trends and Opportunities from 2018-01-05T17:00

Donna Wyatt, Director of the Career and College Transitions at California State Department of Education, joins the program to discuss what career tech education is, how it is currently being del...

E12: Disability Employment Awareness- Part 2 from 2017-11-20T21:04:12

Joe Xavier, director at the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), returns to the program to discuss employment of youth with disabilities. 

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E11: Disability Employment Awareness- Part 1 from 2017-11-20T17:00

Joe Xavier director at the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), joins the program to discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the importance of inclusion in the workplace. 

E10: The Power of Apprenticeship Programs from 2017-09-04T18:34:59

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of the California Workforce Association, discusses the benefits of apprenticeship programs in general, and more specifically about the Workforce Development Profes...

E09: Keys To WIOA Implementation from 2017-08-02T01:40:38

Bob Lanter, Executive Director of CWA, shares his thoughts on the current state of the workforce system, and shares takeaways for workforce boards, workforce professionals and business owners. <...

E08: Why Workforce Boards Matter from 2017-04-18T16:00

Bob Lanter interviews several directors of workforce boards from California as well as two workforce board chairs to explore why workforce boards matter and the benefits that they provide. This ...

E07: Federal Trends in Workforce and Job Training from 2017-02-21T12:00

Chris Andresen, lobbyist at Grayling, discusses what a lobbyist does and how he helps to support workforce efforts and CWA. Discover what the current trends are under the new administration and ...

E06: Lessons From The Youth@Work Conference from 2017-02-06T12:00

In this episode Bob Lanter discusses lessons learned from the 2017 Youth@Work Conference and the takeaways for workforce boards and professionals. Bob shares some...

E05: Arel Moodie On Reaching and Engaging Youth from 2017-01-03T12:00

Arel Moodie discusses what it takes to reach and engage youth, as well as the work he is doing at the CWA Youth@Work Conference. Arel also shares the importance ...

E04: Innovative Practices in Workforce Development from 2016-11-18T13:29:06

Amy Wallace, Assistant Director for Workforce Innovation at the California Workforce Development Board, discusses the importance of innovation in workforce development, both in California and na...

E03: Post Election Message from 2016-11-16T13:34:30

In this episode, Bob Lanter, President of CWA, discusses his thoughts about why the workforce development system remains more relevant than ever, regardless of which administration is in the Whi...

E02: Creating Successful Industry Sector Partnerships from 2016-11-16T13:09:26

This episode features an interview with Lindsey Woolsey, as she discusses industry sector partnerships. Discover the most common mistakes that happen when it comes to industry sector partnership...

E01: How WIOA Is Being Implemented In California from 2016-11-15T11:33:08

In this episode you'll discover how WIOA is changing the way that workforce boards are operating in California and across the country. Discover the changes that are happening as a result of WIOA...