Behind Every Employer

In this episode, leaders from Old Dominion Group (ODG), a specialty services construction contractor, and Chesterfield County Public Schools team up to share how they built a powerful partnership to support ODG’s growing workforce. From financial literacy to English language and digital skills development, they break down what it takes to create programs that truly make an impact. The conversation highlights the importance of starting small, prioritizing the right instructor fit, and building a

In this episode, Anson and Jeff sit down with Chelle Travis, executive director of SkillsUSA—the nation’s premier workforce development organization for students. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, SkillsUSA continues to bridge the gap between education and industry, empowering over 440,000 student and instructor members nationwide. Chelle shares insights on the organization’s record-setting growth, its role in shaping future-ready professionals, and how SkillsUSA remains the number one catalyst

In this episode of Behind Every Employer, Anson Green and Jeffrey Abramowitz spotlight innovative approaches to building and sustaining the nursing workforce. Hear how Texas employers and educators are collaborating to train, support, and advance nurses to meet today’s critical healthcare demands through a partnership with the Trellis Foundation and UpSkill America.

Anson and Jeff sit down with Dr. Kiesha King, a passionate advocate for digital equity and ethical technology practices in education. As T-Mobile’s Senior National Education Administrator, Dr. King leads Project 10Million, a groundbreaking $10.7 billion initiative aimed at closing the digital divide for students across the country. With more than two decades of experience engaging and transforming the education landscape, Dr. King shares her powerful perspective on digital transformation. Her wo

If you really want to understand how to be a “Fair Chance” employer, then listen to this episode of the Behind Every Employer Podcast with our guest Jacqueline Cooley. Passionate about empowering individuals, Jacqueline champions personal and professional growth through mentorship and innovative coaching. At JBM Packaging, a leader in sustainable packaging, Jacqueline plays a pivotal role in enhancing employee satisfaction and career development while fostering a culture of inclusivity and accou

In this episode Anson and Jeff sit down with Kelly Aiken, director of workforce development and planning at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), and Mandy Townsend, senior vice president of employer engagement at Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) in Boston, to discuss how UMMH built its workforce development function from the ground up. Leveraging their multi-employer Healthcare Training Institute and utilizing support from JVS Boston has allowed UMMH to upskill workers, strengthen career pathways, and s