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Workforce Investment Network

The official podcast of Workforce Investment Network. Created in 1998 after passage of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), WIN is now governed under a new legislative piece, known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Signed in 2014, WIOA officially went into effect July 2015, purposed with the intent of showcasing the importance of national workforce education and development, and contributing to continued stability in our nation's economic recovery. To learn more about Workforce Investment Network, visit www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com
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E07: WIN's Youth Program- A Job Seeker's Story 0
Sep 7, 2017

In this episode, James, a formerly homeless job seeker discusses the benefits of going through WIN's youth program and how Workforce Investment Network helped him find housing. James discusses how he made it through tough times, and shares advice for other young job seekers and why they should consider the services available at WIN. 

For more information, visit: http://www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com/ 

 

E06: How WIN Helps Drive Economic Development 0
Mar 15, 2017

Reid Dulberger, President and CEO of Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) and Chief Economic Development Officer for Memphis and Shelby County, discusses his partnership with WIN, and how workforce development helps drive economic development and vice versa. 

For more information about WIN, visit http://www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com/ 

E05: How WIN Can Help Your Business 0
Jan 19, 2017

Phil Dotson, a business services analyst at Workforce Investment Network, discusses how WIN can help your business with hiring and training needs. Phil shares success stories of how WIN has partnered with area businesses and help them with their staffing needs.

To learn more about Workforce Investment Network, visit www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com

E04: Do You Qualify For This Training and Employment Program? 0
Jan 12, 2017

Keva Duckett, the SNAP Employment and Training Supervisor for WIN, discusses who is eligible for E&T training benefits and how to access those benefits. Discover the types of training that SNAP E&T covers and hear a success story about a program participant.

To learn more about Workforce Investment Network, visit http://www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com/ 

E03: How WIN Helps Youth Find Good Jobs 0
Jan 10, 2017

Jessica Croslow, the Youth Services Manager at WIN, discusses the various programs that are available to youth to help them find a good job or a career. Jessica shares the biggest challenges that she sees when it comes to youth finding employment, and how to overcome those challenges. 

For more information about Workforce Investment Network, visit http://www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com/ 

E02: Creating Community Partnerships 0
Oct 5, 2016

This episode features an interview with Mark Sturgis, Executive Director of Seeding Success and board member of Workforce Investment Network, as he discusses how his organization partners with WIN, and the benefits of that partnership. 

For more information about Workforce Investment Network, visit www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com 

E01: How WIN Helps Job Seekers and Employers 0
Oct 3, 2016

Alan Gumbel, the Deputy Director of Programs at Workforce Investment Network, discusses the various programs available both for job seekers and also employers. Alan shares about how WIN helps give job seekers hope in their job search and surprising benefits that employers may not know about working with WIN. 

For more information about Workforce Investment Network, visit www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com 

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