TALENT TALK PODCAST: SEASON 2

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…
PodcastSeason 1
December 11, 2020

Student Voices: When life happens

In this episode of the FutureMakers Coalition Talent Talk we hear from Alissa Perry, an adult learner at Florida Gulf Coast University. Alissa describes her journey as a part-time student…
PodcastSeason 1
December 1, 2020

Workplaces: Equity and cultural competence

Our guest this episode is Dr. Nicole King-Smith, a certified culture consultant who works with organizations in the private and public sectors on ways to improve equity and cultural competence…
PodcastSeason 1
November 19, 2020

Higher Education: Shifting the way we do business

In this episode of the FutureMakers Coalition Talent Talk we chat with the president of Hodges University, Dr. John Meyer. John shared his postsecondary experience as an adult learner and…
PodcastSeason 1
November 19, 2020

Workforce Development: Rural communities

Rural communities face many economic barriers and there are many challenges to finding solutions to address poverty, both of which have been heightened since the onset of COVID-19. At the…
PodcastSeason 1
November 13, 2020

Talent Talk

Conversations that dive deep into the ever-changing world of talent and economic development from the perspectives of those designing, working in, and experiencing these systems. Given the economic impacts of…