Engaged, Empowered, Employed
By Charlotte Works
As the workforce development board serving Mecklenburg County, Charlotte Works leads the way in connecting job seekers and employers, providing skills training and work opportunities for youth and adults, analyzing and sharing data to educate the public on workforce needs, and aligning community partners around workforce initiatives to help make Charlotte-Mecklenburg a place of economic opportunity for all.
Latest episode
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Autonomous Man vs. Machine: Overcoming a Silent Standoff in America's Talent Economy
Layoffs are up, AI is on the rise, and the job market is shifting fast. DeVry University executives Dave Barnett and Scarlett Howery join us to break down their latest study on workforce readiness. We tackle the crucial question: Do employees have th… -
Professional Excellence Spotlight: Ayanna Collins Roberts on Finding Her Path in Digital Marketing
In this Professional Excellence spotlight episode of Engaged, Empowered, Employed, we highlight Ayanna Collins Roberts, a standout participant in Charlotte Works’ NextGen program. After facing post-grad uncertainty, Ayanna found new direction... -
Building the Pathway to Career Opportunities in Emerging Industries
What's the best route to a career in the booming fields of IT, electric vehicles, and other emerging industries? Find out in this episode of the Engaged, Empowered, Employed Podcast with Charlotte Works experts, Senior Economic Analyst Akofa Dossou,.… -
Uncovering Hidden Career Opportunities in Emerging Industries
In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Works staff members, Senior Economic Analyst, Akofa Dossou, and Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux, to discuss some of the most exciting, yet lesser-known career opportunities in emerging industries. From IT t… -
Healthcare Career Pathways Program Partnership Between Charlotte Works and Atrium Health
In this episode, Charlotte Works Community Engagement Manager Tashara Brown chats with Atrium Health’s HR Manager Cynthia Bailey and HR Consultant Grace Croft. They discuss the partnership between Charlotte Works and Atrium Health called the... -
Learn About the Coalition for Construction Careers (C3)
Charlotte Works Senior Business Engagement Manager Andrew Davila chats with RJ Leeper Construction's Director of Workforce Development and Strategic Solutions Ben Hutchins about the Coalition for Construction Careers... -
How are Inflation and the Great Resignation Impacting Companies?
Charlotte Works' Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Catapult's HR Advisor and Compensation Lead, Becky Drozdz to discuss how companies are responding to today's challenges with talent attraction and retention. This episode also explores som… -
Learn About Upscale Training Grants for Employers
Charlotte Works Communications Manager Shameika Rhymes chats with Charlotte Works Program Support Manager Chris Miller about her experience as a job seeker at the NCWorks Career Centers, what she does in her role at Charlotte Works, and how employers… -
Is the Great Resignation Real? A Deep Dive Into the Talent Shortage and Current Employee Sentiment
Charlotte Works’ Chief Impact Officer Kevin Loux is joined by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s Manager of Partnerships and Impact Mandy Couch to take a deep dive into the context around the Charlotte Talent Survey results. This... -
Charlotte Works Partner MeckEd Helps Students Determine Their Career Pathways
Charlotte Works Business Engagement Manager Erika Shorty chats with our partner MeckEd about their learning lab and how it's helping high school students on their career pathways.