About this episode

Ron Painter discusses the impact of policy shifts and technology on workforce development.

Tune in for a conversation with Ron Painter as he discusses how policy shifts, skills based hiring, and the rise of data and AI are creating new opportunities for states and local regions. He also reveals the importance of collaboration, agile leadership, and credentialing in strengthening workforce systems. Finally, he offers insights on keeping entry level pathways open, personalizing service delivery, and building strategies that help organizations thrive in times of uncertainty.

People in this episode

Guest: Ron Painter

Topics covered

• workforce development
• policy shifts
• skills based hiring
• data and AI
• collaboration
• agile leadership
• credentialing

Keywords

• workforce
• development
• AI
• collaboration
• leadership
• credentialing
• skills

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Organizations: Geographic Solutions

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