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
- Update frequency
- every 56 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 7
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2017
E07: WIN's Youth Program- A Job Seeker's Story
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…
E06: How WIN Helps Drive Economic Development
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 workfo…
E05: How WIN Can Help Your Business
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…
E04: Do You Qualify For This Training and Employment Program?
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 c…
E03: How WIN Helps Youth Find Good Jobs
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…
E02: Creating Community Partnerships
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, a…
E01: How WIN Helps Job Seekers and Employers
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 jo…