Conversations that dive deep into the ever-changing world of talent and economic development
FutureMakers Coalition has launched a new season of its podcast called Talent Talk that dives deep into the ever-changing world of talent and economic development.
Each season includes conversations from the perspectives of those designing, working in, and experiencing the talent and economic development systems.
“These conversations are a great way of using storytelling to create a culture of understanding around education and workforce issues to help change the systems to better-meet individual, employer and community needs,” said Collaboratory Chief Impact Officer Tessa LeSage. “We hope everyone will tune in on their preferred podcast platform and join the conversation especially because this new season delves into rural workforce issues as well as mentoring for future developers and how higher education is prioritizing returning students.”
Season Four’s seven episodes will delve into workforce development with guests from Strive Hall,
CivicLab, Stewart & Sons Electric, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, North Fort Myers Fire Department and the Hendry County School District as well as local voices providing their unique perspectives on reconnecting with education to achieve a dream and using second chances to help the next generation.
The podcast is available to subscribe to on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google and the FutureMakers website at https://www.futuremakerscoalition.com/talenttalk/.
FutureMakers Coalition aims to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the proportion of skilled working age adults with college degrees, workforce certificates, industry certifications and other high-quality credentials to 55 percent. It is the premier regional initiative in Southwest Florida, leading a network of more than 260 individuals and 180 cross-sector partner organizations. FutureMakers Coalition is regarded as one of Florida and the nation’s most advanced collective impact networks. Collaboratory provides backbone support for FutureMakers Coalition.
Since 2013, FutureMakers Coalition has helped increase the percentage of qualified workers with needed education or training from 39 percent to 44.3 percent amounting to more than 62,600 credentials.
FutureMakers Coalition encourages businesses to join and invest in sustaining this community-changing initiative by visiting https://www.futuremakerscoalition.com or emailing Tessa LeSage at tlesage@collaboratory.org.
About FutureMakers Coalition
FutureMakers Coalition is a regional collective impact initiative that has been designated a Talent Hub by Lumina Foundation in partnership with The Kresge Foundation to support local efforts to increase educational attainment. Formed in 2015 around existing regional collaborations, the Coalition is committed to creating a cradle-to-career pathway to ensure success for traditional students and adult learners. FutureMakers Coalition was one of Lumina Foundation’s 75 national Community Partners in Attainment and is a member of the National Talent Network. Collaboratory provides backbone/administrative support to FutureMakers Coalition.
