E22: Stories from the Field: Lessons from Great Jobs KC
About this episode
Earl Martin Phalen discusses how Great Jobs KC is transforming workforce development through collaboration and support services.
In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, presented by National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Alexis Franks sits down with Earl Martin Phalen to explore how Great Jobs KC is transforming workforce development through a bold partnership-driven model. Earl shares how the organization brings together employers, training providers, community organizations, and social service agencies to create a workforce ecosystem focused on real outcomes for job seekers. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration over competition, meeting people where they are, providing wraparound support services, and building systems that help individuals move into sustainable, family-supporting careers. Listeners will discover practical insights on scaling workforce programs, building strong partnerships, and creating workforce solutions that truly change lives.
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