How can we actively work towards equalizing educational opportunities for all students? The goal of Kome Ajise, the Director at the Southern California Association of Governments, is to level the playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the community look like. Through budgeting strategies, developing policies, and internship and fellowships programs, they are offering students more hands-on learning and the opportunity to explore new career possibilities. If we can provide all students with the space and time they need to succeed, then we decrease the barriers to financial stability for many. Tune in to discover how we can provide equitable access to work spaces and transportation to help students reach their goals!   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Kome Ajise: Visit scag.ca.gov Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Kome Ajise Twitter: @KomeA Instagram: @scagnews Facebook: @SAGmpo   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode  here  

It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising service helping inspire and facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes among underserved communities. By allocating grants and building pathways from short term credentials to longer term academic opportunities we can open up a world of possibilities to students. Discover the importance of technical education and post secondary career programs within higher education, as well as what we can all do to properly train and prepare students for the future of work.     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Jennifer Zeisler:  Visit www.ecmcfoundation.org  Call: 866-336-3262 LinkedIn: @Jennifer Zeisler  Twitter: @JenniferZeisler Facebook: @ECMCFoundation Youtube: @ECMC Foundation   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

How might educational institutions begin to tap into new media tools to support and prepare students? Today we will discuss the importance of understanding the new forms of media being developed and how we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. VP of Podcast Content & Partnerships at Libsyn, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where education and new media should be overlapping. From valuable skill sets students should learn to school career centers where they can build their personal brands, there is so much potential. We’ll break down the implementations needed to meet the demands of new, global media formats so we can give our students the most valuable knowledge possible. By integrating educational materials surrounding online media, like podcasting, we can help students connect to future employers and stay up-to-date with current news and trends.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Rob Greenlee:  Visit robgreenlee.com Check out libsyn.com Listen to New Media Show Email: [email protected] [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Rob Greenlee  Twitter: @robgreenlee Up to 2 months of FREE podcast hosting at Libsyn of any account use this word “StartFree” to unlock the offer when creating a new account.    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

How can we unlock the potential of those who are already here in LA county, and support entrepreneurs in opening up their businesses? These questions and more are answered in today’s episode with Senior-level public servant and nonprofit professional, Kelly LoBianco who is currently serving as the Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development for Los Angeles County. Tune in and learn how LA county’s new division, The Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services is driving investments in the area and building new initiatives to create quality jobs and increase revenues for those in the region.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Kelly LoBianco: Visit wdacs.lacounty.gov   LinkedIn: @Kelly LoBianco Email: [email protected]  Twitter & Facebook: @LACountyWDACS  Instagram: @lacountywdacs Vimeo: @wdacs   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode  here

Many students will not take a traditional path into a career within the arts. To cover the crossover of arts education and the current workforce, we’re joined by Martín Hernández, an incredible guest from The 2022 Future Of Work Conference. Martín manages the art internship program in LA County and is one of PCC’s strongest partners to date. Through data and program evaluation, Martín has been able to improve and expand the accessibility of work opportunities for students interested in the arts. You’ll learn more about the Los Angeles County Department for Arts and Culture, and what its role is in helping students find internship opportunities and enter the workforce. Tune in to discover key takeaways from the conference, and understand how Martín provides support, paid opportunities, and grants so students can set goals, and prepare for a job within the arts.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Martín Hernández:  Visit www.lacountyarts.org/internships   Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Martin Hernandez Instagram & Youtube: @lacountyarts Twitter: @LACountyArts Facebook: @Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture  Watch The 2022 Future Of Work Conference    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

It’s up to educators and intuitions alike to remove barriers to job placement and work-based learning, so students can thrive and focus on their futures. In case you missed it, we’re recapping last week’s Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll share the panel discussion that took place featuring some familiar speakers you might recognize from previous episodes, like Will Walls and Kelly LoBianco. Enjoy a snippet of the panel segment from the 3rd annual Future Of Work Conference presented by PCC.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website Watch The 2022 Future Of Work Conference   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

Today we are re-sharing with you an episode featuring Dr. Su Jin Jez, not only because this episode is packed with insight but because you have a chance to see Dr. Jez speak IN PERSON at Pasadena City Colleges annual Future of Work Conference happening next week on November 8th. It starts at 8am and runs until 12pm and the event is actually totally free, all you have to do is register with the link provided in the show notes. Register for Pasadena City College’s THE FUTURE OF WORK CONFERENCE for FREE & IN-PERSON Higher education is needed for ANY living wage job. In the US today, your job determines your quality of life before any other factors. Here to discuss the importance of these post secondary trainings is Dr. Su Jin Jez, the Executive Director at California Competes, an organization creating nonpartisan, and financially pragmatic recommendations to improve the policies in California’s higher education systems. Dr. Su Jin Jez outlines the current programs in place and details what you can look forward to seeing in the expansion of higher education. Tune in to discover the changes institutions need to make in order to ensure we are preparing the next generation to compete and succeed. By focusing on closing existing equity gaps, bridging barriers to employer engagement, and aiding career readiness, we can align the goals of higher education with the workforce ahead of us!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Su Jin Jez:  Visit californiacompetes.org   Email [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Su Jin Jez  Facebook: @californiacompetes Twitter: @SuJinJez & @CalCompetes California Competes Launches: Cross-Sector Career Readiness Pilot with Investment from ECMC Foundation Read Bold Proposals to Strengthen Higher Education and Workforce Alignment  Register for Pasadena City College’s THE FUTURE OF WORK CONFERENCE for FREE & IN-PERSON   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

How do we create global workforce opportunities for students? Joining me today to answer this question is Stephen Cheung, the President of The World Trade Center Los Angeles, and another one of our featured guests at this years’ Future Of Work Conference. Stephen shares how LA can become more aggressive and assertive on their position within the global economy, and what they’re doing to strengthen the pathways to employment within their industry. By sustaining long term relationships with community colleges and providing the funds to structure and strengthen training programs, The LAEDC will be able to reach and help a multitude of students. When we focus on developing the best recruitment practices, and hands-on support during the job searching process, we create opportunities for ALL students and future employers. Register for Pasadena City College’s THE FUTURE OF WORK CONFERENCE for FREE & IN-PERSON     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Stephen Cheung:  Visit www.wtcla.org & laedc.org   LinkedIn: @Stephen Cheung Instagram: @wtcla & @laedc Twitter: @WTCLAStephen Email: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

Continuously setting goals is KEY to growth and development! If you have the audacity to dream, it becomes simpler for counselors and mentors to guide and assist you. We’ll be chatting with our panel speakers for the upcoming Future Of Work Conference on November 8th to learn more about them and their specific fields. To hear more from a student’s perspective on career pathways, college enrollment, and potential strategies moving forward to better support our students, we welcome Will Walls. He serves as the Principal Consultant of W. Sales Strategies, and is an alumni of PCC! Tune in to discover how we can recognize missed markets, and shift the focus of admissions in order to see potential students more holistically and inclusively.  Register for Pasadena City College’s THE FUTURE OF WORK CONFERENCE for FREE & IN-PERSON   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Will Walls:  Visit willwwalls.com   LinkedIn: @Will Walls Instagram: @willwwalls   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

When was the last time you learned something new? Today I’m joined today by Amrit Ahluwalia, the Editor In Chief at The EvoLLLution, a platform dedicated to sharing insights and studies surrounding post secondary education opportunities. You’ll learn how The EvoLLLution supports students and advocates for lifelong learning through detailed publications and access to a community of industry professionals. We’ll cover what topics have been the most popular since the start of the pandemic and how other professionals can contribute to the platform. Most importantly, discover what trends we’re seeing in education, and how we can pave the way to become lifelong learners!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Amrit Ahluwalia:  Visit evolllution.com   Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Amrit Ahluwalia  Facebook: @The EvoLLLution Twitter: @themoderncampus   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

When was the last time you stopped and asked, “where is my electricity coming from”? Joining me to answer this question is Tucker Perkins, the President and CEO of Propane Education and Research Council, a Washington D.C based non-profit that invests in research and development of propane powered innovation. He’ll walk us through the propane industry from a conservation and sustainability standpoint, and explain WHERE our energy is coming from. You’ll discover propane’s role in infrastructure, what new technology investments are being made by the propane industry, and how renewable propane affects our future. Through educational programs, professional lead training, and policy shifts, we can begin to promote the safe and sustainable use of propane. In order to set up the next generation of workers for success, we must provide education around these alternative and sustainable energy sources to equip them for the transformation ahead!     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Tucker Perkins:  Visit propane.com   Listen to Path to Zero  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Tucker Perkins Twitter: @TuckerPERK & @PropaneCouncil Facebook: @PropaneEnergyforEveryone Instagram: @propane_council Youtube: @Propane:Energy for Everyone Book Tucker HERE   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Did you know the classroom community can be shaped by the games students play together? I’m joined by Shawn Young, the CEO and Co-Founder of Classcraft, an innovative platform that motivates students to learn using the culture and mechanics of games. We’ll discuss new teaching methods in education, and why they are so important to the way students are learning and connecting with one another. By providing games like Craftclass, teachers can create compelling ways to teach students using hands-on approaches that add meaning and develop relationships among students and educators. We’ll dive into Shawn’s game to try and understand why this new time tested modern approach to education works so well to create community within the classroom!   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Shawn Young:  Visit www.classcraft.com   Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Shawn Young  Instagram & Facebook: @classcraftgame  Twitter: @_shawnyoung_ & @classcraftgame Youtube: @classcraft   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

How can we actively work towards equalizing educational opportunities for all students? The goal of Kome Ajise, the Director at the Southern California Association of Governments, is to level the playing field for EVERYONE. Kome will share with us how SCAG is encouraging a more sustainable Southern California, and what their partnerships within the community look like. Through budgeting strategies, developing policies, and internship and fellowships programs, they are offering students more hands-on learning and the opportunity to explore new career possibilities. If we can provide all students with the space and time they need to succeed, then we decrease the barriers to financial stability for many. Tune in to discover how we can provide equitable access to work spaces and transportation to help students reach their goals!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Kome Ajise:  Visit scag.ca.gov   Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Kome Ajise  Twitter: @KomeA Instagram: @scagnews Facebook: @SAGmpo   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

What does the new generation want out of their work environment? In order to appeal to the future workforce, we must shift and reimagine how jobs function. Donald Bradburn, the Director of HR Strategy Design, Workforce Planning and Analytics for Southern California and Hawaii Markets, at Kaiser Permanente is joining us today to cover what employers can do to ensure their employees keep coming back in this fast paced world. With such high rates of turnover, we must shift our approach to career development and planning in order to provide more meaningful and long lasting relationships within the workforce. The key is starting with our educational programs and apprenticeships, and providing real support for employees. Discover how supporting employees and providing sufficient educational training can ensure strong relationships while still maintaining a high level of care.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Donald Bradburn:  Visit about.kaiserpermanente.org Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Donald Bradburn Instagram: @kpthrive Twitter: @aboutKP   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

Higher education is needed for ANY living wage job. In the US today, your job determines your quality of life before any other factors. Here to discuss the importance of these post secondary trainings is Dr. Su Jin Jez, the Executive Director at California Competes, an organization creating nonpartisan, and financially pragmatic recommendations to improve the policies in California’s higher education systems. Dr. Su Jin Jez outlines the current programs in place and details what you can look forward to seeing in the expansion of higher education. Tune in to discover the changes institutions need to make in order to ensure we are preparing the next generation to compete and succeed. By focusing on closing existing equity gaps, bridging barriers to employer engagement, and aiding career readiness, we can align the goals of higher education with the workforce ahead of us!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Su Jin Jez:  Visit californiacompetes.org   Email [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Su Jin Jez  Facebook: @californiacompetes Twitter: @SuJinJez & @CalCompetes California Competes Launches: Cross-Sector Career Readiness Pilot with Investment from ECMC Foundation Read Bold Proposals to Strengthen Higher Education and Workforce Alignment    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here  

It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising service helping inspire and facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes among underserved communities. By allocating grants and building pathways from short term credentials to longer term academic opportunities we can open up a world of possibilities to students. Discover the importance of technical education and post secondary career programs within higher education, as well as what we can all do to properly train and prepare students for the future of work.     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Jennifer Zeisler:  Visit www.ecmcfoundation.org  Call: 866-336-3262 LinkedIn: @Jennifer Zeisler  Twitter: @JenniferZeisler Facebook: @ECMCFoundation Youtube: @ECMC Foundation   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

How might educational institutions begin to tap into new media tools to support and prepare students? Today we will discuss the importance of understanding the new forms of media being developed and how we can prepare our students to enter this new industry successfully. VP of Podcast Content & Partnerships at Libsyn, Rob Greenlee, is here to fill us in on where education and new media should be overlapping. From valuable skill sets students should learn to school career centers where they can build their personal brands, there is so much potential. We’ll break down the implementations needed to meet the demands of new, global media formats so we can give our students the most valuable knowledge possible. By integrating educational materials surrounding online media, like podcasting, we can help students connect to future employers and stay up-to-date with current news and trends.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Rob Greenlee:  Visit robgreenlee.com Check out libsyn.com Listen to New Media Show Email: [email protected] [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Rob Greenlee  Twitter: @robgreenlee Up to 2 months of FREE podcast hosting at Libsyn of any account use this word “StartFree” to unlock the offer when creating a new account.    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

What would a true sustainable future look like? Jaime Nack, the Founder and President of Three Squares Inc., an award winning sustainability and environmental social and corporate consulting firm is here to dive into that very question. We’ll explore the current trends within green technologies and how these trends impact the present curriculum in our colleges. The pivot to green technologies for public and private agencies is vital and in our education system is where this change begins. If students can utilize environmental data, they can see where the opportunities for reductions lie. In order to provide the opportunities for the future workforce, we must prepare them to succeed within a sustainable future and set them up for success!   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Jaime Nack:  Visit www.threesquaresinc.com & womeningreenforum.com  LinkedIn: @Jaime Nack Twitter: @jaimenack Facebook & Instagram & Twitter: @threesquaresinc   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

In honor of Dr. Kari Bolen's one-year anniversary in her role as Chief DEI Officer, Associate Vice President, and Title IX Coordinator at Pasadena City College, we thought we would spotlight this informative and imperative conversation we had with her just over a year ago about Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity and Inclusion is integral to finding justice in our education, work, and lifestyle. And to create sustainable progress, the work needs to be internally driven and morally just. It is time for real advocacy and real action. Dr. Kari Bolen, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pasadena City College, joins us today to speak about the challenges, realities, and solutions towards making a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future. By holding our employers, our professional partners, and ourselves accountable, we can create positive change.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Kari Bolen: Phone: 626-585-7786 Email: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode   here

Strategic partnerships between organizations and colleges are vital to the success of students. Diving into the current trends in fundraising, we welcome Bobbi Abram, the Executive Director of Foundation at PCC, onto the show. She’ll help us understand why the relationships between nonprofit organizations and community colleges are so crucial to the future workforce. By providing students with networking opportunities and certifications that can land them jobs faster, these partnerships can make huge impacts. Discover how PCC is working towards propelling students into the workforce with competitive advantages, and why donors should partner with community colleges today!     Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Bobbi Abram:  Visit pasadena.edu/foundation  Email: [email protected]   LinkedIn: @Bobbi Abram    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Today we’re joined by Dr. Noel Hacegaba to explore the vast world of imports and exports that take place at the Long Beach Port. As the Deputy Director of Administration and Operations at The Port of Long Beach, Noel will share with us the development of their green initiatives for imported goods, and how we can include the community college sector to take part in these initiatives. You’ll learn how the port is propelling through these difficult times by developing jobs to expand the current workforce and engage local students in these job opportunities that will aid in their evolution towards a zero emissions operation.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Noel Hacegaba:  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: @Dr. Noel Hacegaba & @Port of Long Beach Facebook: @PortofLB Twitter & Instagram: @PortofLongBeach   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

In her new role as Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development at Pasadena City College, Salvatrice Cummo is mobilizing the community of partners, policy makers, industry professionals, educators, and students to collaborate, communicate and innovate together. In this space of major potential and forward momentum, we turn the tables and bring in Salvatrice as the guest of this episode. She sits down with Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations of Economic and Workforce Development at Pasadena City College, to dive into the new opportunities and challenges around affecting change within the system and what we can all do to get involved. Listen in to learn more about how PCC is leading the movement by overcoming barriers and finding solutions to forward the effort of preparing our existing and succeeding workforce for the future of work.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Salvatrice Cummo: Visit EWD at PCC Website LinkedIn: @Salvatrice Cummo Email: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

How can we unlock the potential of those who are already here in LA county, and support entrepreneurs in opening up their businesses? These questions and more are answered in today’s episode with Senior-level public servant and nonprofit professional, Kelly LoBianco who is currently serving as the Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development for Los Angeles County. Tune in and learn how LA county’s new division, The Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services is driving investments in the area and building new initiatives to create quality jobs and increase revenues for those in the region.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Kelly LoBianco: Visit wdacs.lacounty.gov   LinkedIn: @Kelly LoBianco Email: [email protected]  Twitter & Facebook: @LACountyWDACS  Instagram: @lacountywdacs Vimeo: @wdacs   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

The Los Angeles Regional Consortium ( LARC) consists of 19 community colleges in Los Angeles County. It serves to coordinate, collaborate, organize, and facilitate interaction in the region to ensure workforce training is provided to all in a way that is accessible, efficient, responsive, data-driven and improves outcomes. To help us understand more about the effectiveness and power of this regional work is Dr. Audrey Childers, the former Los Angeles Regional Chair for the Los Angeles/Orange County Regional Consortium and current CEO of EducateX. Join us for this insightful discussion into the value of this consortium and the effect of these powerhouse colleges working together.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Audrey Childers:  Visit the Los Angeles Consortium Website: https://losangelesrc.org/meet-the-larc/ Visit the EducateX Website: https://educate-x.com/  LinkedIn: Audrey Childers   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

The traditional corporate structure is failing us. Industrialization created a work culture derived from efficiency but forgot about humanity. How do we reshape our models to place humans at the center? Rodney Evans, org designer, leadership coach, and podcast host at The Ready is an expert in confronting corporate norms and redesigning organizations to actually serve those who work there. She joins us today to give us insights into designing a system that is more adaptive, putting principles into practice, and giving people agency over their jobs. It’s time to move past the traditional models and embrace a brave new way to work.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Rodney Evans:  Visit https://theready.com/  Listen to The Brave New Work Podcast LinkedIn: Rodney Evans Twitter: @RodneyEvans919   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Everyone on the Future of Work Team and Pasadena City College, thank you for being a dedicated listener and part of our community.  The podcast will be taking a break during the holiday season and we will be back with lots of compelling and informative episodes on January 25th 2022. But don’t worry! We have over 60 episodes you can browse and catch up on during our break. And in the spirit of the holiday you can give the gift of knowledge, community and connection by sharing one of YOUR favorite episodes with someone that you know who would love it.  We wish you a happy holiday season and we’ll see you next year!   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

If you're not a lawyer then the details of IP, or intellectual property might feel a bit like a mystery to you, or just another acronym that gets thrown around when talking about creative projects and new businesses. Today we welcome onto the show some very special faculty from Santa Monica Community College to explain to us what IP is, and why it is so important. They will share with us the programs and courses they offer that demystify intellectual property and offer underserved communities equal access to IP education. As the first ever community college to provide such courses, SMC is taking major strides in working towards closing the equity gap for entrepreneurs. Listen in as our host Salvatrice Cummo talks with Sal Veas, Nathan Khalil, and Dana Nasser, the awardees of The Michelson IP Educator of Excellence Award.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from SMC: Website: http://www.smc.edu/business Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property: https://michelsonip.com/ NACCE: National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship:https://www.nacce.com/ Email: [email protected] Call: 310-434-4295 LinkedIn: @Santa Monica College Facebook: @SantaMonicaCollegeOfficial Twitter: @SMC_edu Instagram: @smcedu Youtube: @Santa Monica College   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

If you were unable to attend this year's Future Of Work Conference presented by PCC then you can catch up with today's episode featuring the conference keynote speaker, Vijay Pendakur Chief DEI Officer at Zynga. Join us as he distills the subject of DEI by using gathered data and his years of expertise. You’ll hear Pendakur take a look at where we’ve been, where we are, and how to approach where we’re headed by furthering the discussion on how we can better serve our students and community. With a deep dive into the integrations of best models and strategies, we can assure diversity within the workforce. Enjoy this excerpt from the 2021’s Future Of Work Conference and we hope to see you next year!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Vijay Pendakur:  Visit www.zynga.com  LinkedIn: @VijayPendakur Twitter: @VijayPendakur Youtube: @ZyngaNetwork Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @zynga   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

We are so excited to welcome onto the show Dr. Kari Bolen, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pasadena City College, and the co-moderator of the Future Of Work Conference that recently took place at PCC. If you missed it, don’t worry! We’ll catch you up as we discuss the key takeaways from what was shared at this year's conference.  We want to help you shift the culture within your workplace and evolve the conversation around DEI with the tools from the conference. We’ll help you work towards equity and optimize everyone's ability to flourish and thrive within their communities. Diving deeper into the conference speakers’ expertises, we’ll explore the guiding principles of inclusion and provide some tangible tools for you to take with you into your workplace.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Kari Bolen:  Visit PCC Division of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Justice  Email: [email protected]     Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

The annual Future Of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College is taking place today, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome onto the show today’s guest, Jonathan Mayes. Jonathan is here to give you a realistic snapshot of the conversations you can look forward to at today’s conference and what it’s like serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief of Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Albertsons Companies. He’ll show us why it’s equally as important to understand yourself as it is to understand those that differ from you, and how we can recognize our own implicit biases, and stomp them out. Tune in now and make sure to join us at today’s conference in order to learn how you can create real action steps to take back and implement with your team. We hope to see you there!    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   Register For FREE: Future Of Work Conference on November 9th 2021 More from Jonathan Mayes:  Visit www.albertsonscompanies.com/home.html  LinkedIn: @Jonathan Mayes  Twitter: @JonathanMayes1   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

If you need more evidence of the enriching and invaluable conversations that will take place at this year's Future Of Work Conference, look no further. Today we are joined by panelist Naomi Iwasaki, the Senior Director of the Office of Equity and Race at LA Metro, and the founder of Naomi Iwasaki Consulting. She’s here to share her expertise and detail exactly how, through action and implementation they have developed tools and training so Metro staff can incorporate equity measures and strive for equitable outcomes in their workplace. We’ll give you a taste of the deep and clarifying conversations you have to look forward to, and Naomi will show us how public transportation can act as the keystone to MANY equitable solutions.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Naomi Iwasaki:  Visit www.naomiiwasakiconsulting.com & https://www.metro.net/about/equity-race  LinkedIn: @Naomi Iwasaki Twitter: @NaomiConsults Email: [email protected]   Register For FREE: Future Of Work Conference on November 9th 2021   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you? How does it show up and affect you in your daily life? If you’ve never taken the time to answer these questions, or even if you have, you are in for a treat. Today, guest host Christina Barsi interviews attorney Sylvia Torres- Guillen, one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming Future Of Work Conference hosted by Pasadena City College. Sylvia has served as the ACLU’s director of education equity as well as Governor Jerry Brown's first Latina general counsel, where she is well known for being a force for justice. We’ll dive in deep on DEI and how it is now a part of the very fabric of our lives. Focusing on the actions we can take, Syliva will share how we can help give a voice to those who are voiceless. Tune in to learn how we can ALL participate to make a more equitable workforce and society.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Attorney Sylvia Torres-Guillen:  Call: 213-760-1401 LinkedIn: @Sylvia Torres-Guillén Register For FREE: Future Of Work Conference on November 9th 2021   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

We ALL have a stake at shaping the future of work. We must collectively work towards equity while responding to the ever changing nature of work itself. Today we continue to pull back the curtain on the upcoming virtual Future Of Work Conference with our highly anticipated keynote speaker, Dr. Vijay Pendakur. Dr. Pendakur is the chief DEI officer at Zynga, a leading developer of the world's most popular social games, and he’s here to dive into some of the conference's main themes. He shares the ins and outs of his role and what we can expect to learn about the underlying shifts that are happening in the labor market. Join us today for a preview of the actionable solutions we’ll address in order to achieve equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Vijay Pendakur:  Register For FREE: Future Of Work Conference on November 9th 2021 Visit https://www.zynga.com/  LinkedIn: @VijayPendakur Youtube: @ZyngaNetwork Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @zynga   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

As we gear up for Pasadena City College’s annual Future Of Work Conference, happening virtually on November 9th, we invite Superintendent President Dr. Erika Endrijonas to speak with us. She shares WHY we chose to focus on actions and solutions this year as we take a glimpse into the conference with one of our very own leaders! Register to discover the internal solutions that prepare our future workforce while we repair our current one.True collaboration and engagement is what we’re after, and this is not a one and done, it's a process, so join us on this journey.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More From Dr. Erika Endrijonas:  Register for FREE: Future of Work Conference on November 9th, 2021 Website: https://pasadena.edu/about/president/biography.php LinkedIn: Erika Endrijonas Twitter: @PCCprez    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner and in this week’s episode we share exciting news! The Economic Workforce Development department is gearing up to launch their 3rd annual Future of Work conference presented by Pasadena City College. Last year we focused on identifying the problem and this year we are furthering the conversation by offering you solutions. Listen in as we turn the tables and Christina Barsi interviews our podcast host and Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, Salvatrice Cummo. Salvatrice is joined by her Director of Operations, Leslie Thompson as they share the ins and outs of the conference and what to expect at this enriching event. You can gain a DEI action plan to bring back to your team and take away important practices and various perspectives, all for FREE when you attend our virtual Future of Work Conference. Register: Future of Work Conference on November 9th, 2021   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

If you can think differently you can change the world. Small or big ideas can make huge impacts and it is up to our students to learn from local community initiatives to inspire change. Our guest Greg Apodaca, CEO of Community 2.0, joins us today to discuss our need for a sustainable culture change in order to shake up the world. Shedding light onto the climate emergency, Community 2.0 mobilizes individuals in the greater Pasadena and Los Angeles area to take action to overcome climate emergency challenges.Volunteering with organizations can give you invaluable leadership skills and opportunities you never would experience as a student elsewhere. Tune in to hear Greg share the two things needed to be a leader and how we can dedicate ourselves deeply to the things we are passionate about.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More From Greg Apodaca:  Community 2.0 Website: https://gapodaca.com/  Watch Abundance is our future TED Talk   Connect on Linkedin   Twitter: @Community2_0 Facebook: @nextgenerationcommunity   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

It is up to our academic institutions to challenge what diversity looks like in our schools and in various work spaces. Having these discussions are vital and the only way to ensure a true range of backgrounds and identities in the future workforce. Today, Raquel Torres-Retana, Dean at the Pasadena City College’s Rosemead satellite campus is here to share her expertise. Join us as we discuss how to embed a culture of inclusivity and best help marginalized students access the resources they need without barriers. Understand what role demographics play in institutions and how to advocate for students and provide support through community partnerships.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Raquel Torres-Retana:  Pasadena City College at Rosemead: https://pasadena.edu/rosemead/index.php  Email: [email protected]  Connect on Linkedin: Raquel Torres-Retana  Associated Students PCC Instagram: @myaspcc  PCC Rosemead Twitter: @pcc_rosemead   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Industry never stops and it’s up to education to stay one step ahead to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. How are programs created to educate the educators? NCCET or the National Council for Continuing Education and Training is dedicated to developing and recognizing innovative programming and professional development for continuing education. Ed Harper, the executive director of NCCET, came onboard and has continued the mission of adapting to the needs of the industry. For more information on developing education for the post pandemic recovery and beyond, listen in.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Ed Harper: NCCET Website: https://nccet.org/  Email: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Everything rises and falls on leadership. But what are the mindset, intentions, and actions required to be a good leader, especially when failing up isn’t an option? This is the position of many educators and administrators coming out of this pandemic. Dr. Rocky Cifone, Executive Coach at The John Maxwell Team, joins us today to discuss the philosophy behind good leadership. How do we assess our failures while celebrating our successes? What does it mean to be a leader of significance? And how does one pour value into others? For the answers to these questions and more, take a listen.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Rocky Cifone: The John Maxwell Team: https://johnmaxwellteam.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: Dr. Rocky Cifone   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

The research shows that it is better to be rich in this country than to be smart. Education is intrinsically linked to economic independence and the requirement of secondary education to get a good job is all but required now. But those of lower economic status and opportunity are far less likely to receive that education, no matter how intelligent they are. Our infrastructure is failing. Our system is failing. What can we do to create a better collective future? Dr. Anthony Carnevale, Professor and Director of Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University, joins us today to discuss these issues and how we can change the trends for the better.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Anthony Carnevale: Website: https://cew.georgetown.edu/  Contact the Center: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

How do we equitably move students into fulfilling careers and engaging lives? Josh Wyner, the Vice President and Executive Director of the Aspen College Excellence Program, spends his days actively working towards that goal. His work revolves around advancing community colleges to best serve the students, provide accessibility, and align with industries. What distinguishes the colleges that are doing the best and how can we replicate that? What are the partnerships that are setting students up for success? And what can colleges do to be more equitable at every stage? These are the questions and more that Josh and Salvatrice tackle in this episode. If you are interested in what college excellence means for students, listen in.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Josh Wyner: Website: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/college-excellence-program/  Contact the Aspen Institute: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/contact/    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Too many people are forced to decide between surviving and getting an education. Especially among the underrepresented student, first generation student, and minority student populations, the barriers to education are insurmountable. How do we start building systems and solutions that ensure access to economic advancement for all? Joel Vargas, Vice President of Programs at JFF (Jobs for the Future), is here with us today to share all he does to work towards rewriting education and workforce systems to achieve that very goal. Tune in to hear more about integrating learning and work, redefining where and how learning happens, and involving the community to create inclusive and equitable solutions.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Joel Vargas: Website: https://www.jff.org/  Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @jfftweets   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

The Robert G. Freeman Center for Career and Completion at Pasadena City College is at the center of how the institution connects with employers. They are the hub which aligns employer demand with student interest. And that challenge is something that Jason Barquero, director of the Career Center, takes head on. As someone who came from the community colleges, Jason is passionate about embedding employers in campus culture, connecting the best candidates to the most optimum job opportunities, and tailoring the Career Center’s services to each and every student. Listen in for more advice on how to get involved, the incredible resources available, and how the Career Center can help.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Jason Barquero: Contact the Career Center: https://pasadena.edu/academics/career-center/  Email: [email protected] Connect on LinkedIn: Jason Barquero   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Education is not just skill building. Some of the most important aspects of becoming a highly capable member of an incredibly competitive industry, comes from understanding oneself, finding a unique voice, and becoming adaptive to the constantly changing demands of the workforce. Lynora Rogacs, Dean of Visual Arts and Media Studies at Pasadena City College, is dedicated to building a curriculum that goes beyond basic skills. She intends to future-cast the industry and prepare students not only for the opportunities now but the opportunities to be.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Lynora Rogacs: Contact Lynora here Visit the PCC Galleries    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here    

What is it like to use your skills to connect the dots between your work, your passion, and your community? Pam Sornson, former attorney, entrepreneur, and writer does that every day as she writes for the Pasadena City College Newsletter, The Pulse. She understands how to conduct research from a top down and bottom up approach that consolidates overarching and region specific goals. And she uses her belief in the inherent value of people to drive her work to bring out the spark in others. To find out more on how to find the heart in what you do and to access your spark, listen in.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Pam Sornson: Read The Pulse: www.ewdpulse.com  Email at: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here

Entertainment is one of the most coveted and competitive industries to break into. And community college students are at a plain disadvantage in comparison to private colleges with acclaimed entertainment programs. How do we even the playing field? Liesel Reinhart, Dean of Performing and Communication Arts at Pasadena City College, comes on to explain the ins and outs of giving students a competitive edge in the entertainment industry. She goes into detail on how to pivot with the trends of the market, provide real industry experience, and tailor programs to prepare for high level and entry level jobs equally.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Liesel Reinhart: Visit the website: https://pasadena.edu/academics/divisions/performing-arts/contact.php  Email at: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

In the constantly changing work landscape, what does it mean to be an entrepreneur? How does one go from artist to owner? Today, Christina Barsi, founder of Avant Haüs Media and producer of the Future of Work podcast, shares her entrepreneurial journey. Join us for a down to earth conversation on the everyday challenges entrepreneurs face and the skills needed to grow a sustainable business. Learn what it means to remove barriers and make connections in a male dominated industry and how to deal with burn out in a gig economy.    Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Christina Barsi: Visit the website: https://www.avanthausmedia.com/  Free Podcasting Resource Guide Email at: [email protected]  Connect on LinkedIn: Christina Barsi Instagram: @thbarsi   Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking  Find the transcript to this episode here

Diversity and Inclusion is integral to finding justice in our education, work, and lifestyle. And to create sustainable progress, the work needs to be internally driven and morally just. It is time for real advocacy and real action. Dr. Kari Bolen, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pasadena City College, joins us today to speak about the challenges, realities, and solutions towards making a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive future. By holding our employers, our professional partners, and ourselves accountable, we can create positive change.   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website   More from Dr. Kari Bolen: Phone: 626-585-7786 Email: [email protected]    Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript to this episode here