TALENT TALK PODCAST

PodcastSeason 3
December 1, 2021

Workforce Development: Educating Future Developers

Joe Bonora is the founder and president of Catalyst Asset Management and Catalyst Community Capital, Inc. The nonprofit works to provide investment for small businesses and project development with a…
PodcastSeason 3
December 1, 2021

Workforce Development: Scaling Talent

In this episode we hear from Dakota Pawlicki, the Director of Talent Hubs at Civic Lab. He was also our guest in Season 2. Dakota believes that the greatest change…
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Workforce Development: Strengthening Rural Communities

Michael Swindle was our first guest in the first season of Talent Talk. He discusses his vision as the current Superintendent of Hendry County Schools with a workforce-oriented approach.
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Workforce Development: Translating Liberal Arts Education

Dr. Glenn Whitehouse is the Associate Dean of College of Arts & Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Director of the PAGES program. Glenn earned his Philosophy degree…
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Adult learners: Stopping Out Is Not Dropping Out

In this episode of Talent Talk, we hear from Jason Powella on his experience as an adult learner that returned to the classroom after stopping out. Many students in his situation were…
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Higher Education: Prioritizing Returning Students

Shasta College is a community college that serves the three counties of Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity in Northern California. In this episode of Talent Talk, Kate Mahar discusses the significant role the college has…
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Workforce Development: Accelerating College Readiness

Roberto Sanchez is the Director of Secondary Education in Hendry County Schools and serves a diverse school district. He was born in Mexico and immigrated with his family to the…
PodcastSeason 3
November 17, 2021

Workforce Development: Building Trust

Growing up in Immokalee, home to many agricultural workers and their families, presents many challenges as students juggle life outside of the classroom. Noemi Perez is the President & CEO of the Immokalee…
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Student Voices: Prioritizing your Needs

Our guest this episode is Carlos Mendez, a first-generation college student in his third year at Florida Gulf Coast University.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Workforce Development: It Starts before Kindergarten

From New York to Florida, Susan Block has always known she has had a passion for early childhood education.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Workforce Development: Career in a Year

In this episode of Talent Talk we hear all about career and technical education from Yolanda Flores.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Higher Education: Being a Student Ally

Our guest this episode is Jenna Rytlewski, a student success advisor at Florida Southwestern State College.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Higher Education: Finish what you Started

In this episode of Talent Talk we hear from Whitney Rhyne, the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Florida Southwestern State College.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Student Voices: Finding Inspiration

In recent years, the student population has become much more diverse in terms of race, socioeconomic status, and age, meaning that the term “traditional student” no longer applies to the majority of the student…
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Workforce Development: Bold Goals

Building a skilled workforce has been an important focus for not only FutureMakers Coalition, but businesses and organizations across the country, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PodcastSeason 2
March 24, 2021

Workforce Development: Building upon skills

Mike Boose is the Senior Director of Human Resources and Organization Development at Arthrex, a company based in Naples, Florida.
PodcastSeason 1
January 22, 2021

Student Voices: Finishing what you started

Around 20% of the working-age adults in Southwest Florida who do not have a credential beyond a high school diploma started college but did not complete their degree. Many of…
PodcastSeason 1
January 15, 2021

Adult learners: Adapting for success

In this episode of the FutureMakers Coalition Talent Talk we hear from Kristen Vanselow, the Director of Operations for FGCU Complete. Kristen describes what the FGCU Complete program is and…
PodcastSeason 1
January 8, 2021

Student Voices: Finding your passion

Meet Paul Volperian, an adult learner at Florida Gulf Coast University. After many years of dedication and hard work, Paul will be graduating in the fall with a degree in…
PodcastSeason 1
December 17, 2020

Chambers of Commerce: Business as un-usual

Southwest Florida has seen sustainable growth and measurable impact in recent years despite barriers pertaining to the environment, equality, and COVID-19. In this session, Colleen DePasquale tells us about The…