E42: Humanizing AI: Equity, Empathy, and Innovation
Tune in to this powerful episode of Ventura County Works as we explore how artificial intelligence can either widen or bridge equity gaps in the workforce. Celia Daniels, board member of the Ventura C...
4 Aug 202533min
E41: Opportunity in Action: Inside the NextGen Youth Program
In this episode, you'll discover how Ventura County's NextGen program is helping young people ages 14 to 24 prepare for successful futures through hands-on job experience, education support, and perso...
18 Juni 202527min
E40: Cerrando la Brecha de Habilidades Digitales con Northstar Digital
En este episodio, exploramos una de las barreras más importantes para el empleo en la actualidad: la alfabetización digital. Acompáñanos mientras exploramos Northstar Digital Literacy, un recurso grat...
12 Juni 202527min
E39: Fields of Opportunity: Empowering Ventura County's Farm Worker Families
In this episode, listeners will learn about Fields of Opportunity for Farm Worker Families, a free, federally funded program in Ventura County designed to support farm workers and their families in bu...
6 Juni 202523min
E38: VC Heal: Rebuilding Lives Through Healthcare Careers
In this episode, we explore how healing takes many forms—through careers, community, and connection. Join us as we dive into VC Heal, Ventura County's new healthcare careers program created in respons...
27 Maj 202531min
E37: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap with Northstar Digital Literacy
In this episode we tackle one of the biggest barriers to employment today: digital literacy. Join us as we explore Northstar Digital Literacy, a free resource in Ventura County that helps you build th...
27 Apr 202520min
E36: Skills, Jobs, and Opportunity: Ventura County's Workforce Development
In this special episode, originally recorded for Our Ventura TV, Rebecca Evans and Vicente Nicario speak with George Alger about the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, discussing how this ...
13 Mars 202512min
E35: Upskilling for Success: How SkillUp Ventura County is Changing Lives
Tune in as we explore SkillUp Ventura County, an innovative program offering residents free online skills training and certification opportunities. In this episode, Rebecca Evans, Executive Director o...
4 Mars 202520min
