Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development

Courtney Taylor

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Episodes 17

Avg. Duration 47m

Activity Moderate

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (15)

Since Aug 2023

Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Months

Format

Episodic

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About This Podcast

This podcast is for people looking for a free resource as they tackle the profession of workforce development. We will 'scratch the surface' of many topics with the hope of stirring better conversation in this profession, leading to better professionals to ensure better outcomes for our human capital. We will laugh and have fun, while tackling tough topics.

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Recent Episodes

S3E3 Let's get into it...Contract Training

Nov 02, 2025 1h 5m

Send a textIn this episode I discuss realities of contract training in public workforce development from my perspective.

S3E2 Myths and Real Partnerships Within Workforce Development

Sep 28, 2025 1h 11m

Send a textIn this episode of 'Scratching the Surface of Workforce Development,' I addresses the importance of moving past 'false professionalism' to foster genuine communication. I delve into…

S3E1 Resilience, America's Talent Strategy, and ACTION.

Aug 31, 2025 1h 10m

Send a textWelcome to Season 3 of 'Scratching the Surface of Workforce Development.' Season 1 we learned how to do this, season 2 we survived life so it's definitely not my best work. But season 3?…

S2E3 Fluffing the numbers?

Jun 11, 2025 34m

Send a textIn this episode I describe how I wish we treated data and requests as workforce developers. How I wish funders could be realistic and not encourage the habit. And, in general, some of my…

S2E2 Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

Feb 09, 2025 56m

Send a textJoin me as I chat about all things current in workforce and the need to determine what needs to change. I discuss federal and state policy here and my viewpoints on where we are as a…

S2E1 What I want for my profession.

Sep 29, 2024 55m

Send a textAs I experience more and more, I continue to come back to some simple realities of things I hope for my profession, the one we rarely name-Workforce Development. Here I share some of these…

S1E11 Episode 11 Networking and Business Development in Workforce

Aug 04, 2024 38m

Send a textWorkforce developers typically pride themselves on how much 'work' they do in a day. Their jobs require it. But, when do we network? When do we take the time to build relationships outside…

S1E10 Episode 10 - Constructing the Workforce

Jun 30, 2024 52m

Send a textThere are critical occupations required to support most export industries. Where do they stand in your community?

S1E9 Episode 9: Nuts and Bolts of Workforce Training Organization Skills

May 19, 2024 55m

Send a textAs the country depends more and more on 'workforce developers', I think there are critical skills that must be learned and employed to be successful at the local level. I share some of…

S1E8 Episode 8 - Training Does Not Equal Upskilling

Mar 25, 2024 1h 10m

Send a textJoin me this episode as I chat about the harsh realities of living in survival mode, antiquated workforce systems, robots, addiction, scarcity mentalities, hard decisions, hard…

S1E7 Episode 7 - Ryan Miller from AccelerateMS

Feb 09, 2024 34m

Send a textJoin as Ryan Miller and I discuss the work his office, AccelerateMS, is doing in Mississippi. This new office has a broad mandate and is working to secure Mississippi's future.

S1E8 Episode 6 - The Intersection of Workforce and Economic Development

Jan 22, 2024 30m

Send a textWe are coming off a big win in Mississippi and as I sat in the Capitol watching the Legislators do their part of this, my brain went to work. Economic, Workforce, and Community Development…

S1E5 Episode 5 - Matt Bogoshian from American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative

Jan 06, 2024 28m

Send a textThis week, I have the pleasure of hosting Matt Bogoshian, Executive Director of the American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative. Matt is a leading policy expert and doing great things…

S1E4 Episode 4 - Special Guest Dr. Reuben Burch

Dec 11, 2023 56m

Send a textJoin us as Reuben, Associate Vice President for Research at Mississippi State University (More here: https://www.research.msstate.edu/directory/rfb2) and I discuss all things workforce,…

S1E3 Episode 3 - Where Do We Go From Here?

Nov 03, 2023 34m

Send a textWe spend a lot of time in workforce development discussing deficiencies. Join me as I talk about how I believe we have to move forward as communities, regions, states, and, frankly, the…

S1E2 Episode 2: What I Wish I Knew When Entering the Profession of "Workforce Development"

Sep 07, 2023 36m

Send a textJoin me as I talk about a few of the things I wish I knew when I entered formal workforce development through a workforce training role. Do you have others you wish you knew? LET ME KNOW!

S1E1 Episode 1: Why Am I Doing This?

Aug 27, 2023 17m

Send a textWelcome to the introductory episode of Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development! Join me as I share my 'why' for even recording this and ultimately why I wanted to get a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development have?

Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development has published 17 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development still active?

Scratchin' The Surface of Workforce Development is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 47m.