E13: Collaboration and Innovation in Workforce Development: A Conversation with Jaime Cruz

E13: Collaboration and Innovation in Workforce Development: A Conversation with Jaime Cruz

From Working Together: Collaborating for a Future-Ready Workforce by Oregon Workforce Partnership

March 30, 2025 · 22 min

About this episode

Jaime Cruz discusses the importance of collaboration in workforce development and the role of technology in upskilling workers.

In this episode, we sit down with Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada's Local Workforce Development Board. Jaime shares his insights on the vital role collaboration plays in workforce development, discussing how partnerships between businesses, education, and community organizations drive effective solutions. He dives into the transformative potential of technology in upskilling workers, highlights the importance of soft skills, and explores the future of workforce development in a rapidly changing landscape. Tune in for a conversation full of practical strategies and inspiring ideas for shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

People in this episode

Guest: Jaime Cruz

Topics covered

  • collaboration
  • innovation
  • workforce development
  • technology
  • upskilling
  • soft skills

Keywords

  • workforce development
  • collaboration
  • technology
  • upskilling
  • soft skills
  • partnerships
  • future workforce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada's Local Workforce Development Board

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