Ventura County Works

Ventura County Works

Ventura County Works

Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Active
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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63%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Ventura County Works, the official podcast of the Ventura County Workforce Development Board, dedicated to bringing people and opportunities together.

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Recent Episodes

E47: Partnerships at Work: The Port of Hueneme and Ventura County's Workforce

Jan 29, 2026 23m

In this episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with Port of Hueneme leader and Workforce Development Board member Miguel Rodriguez for a special installment of…

E46: Aligning Strategy, Funding, and People: InsideTrak's Vision for Workforce Growth

Dec 19, 2025 29m

In this episode of Ventura County Works, host Rebecca Evans is joined by Laura Martinez and Natalie Lehman to discuss leadership, community connection, and innovation in workforce development. They…

E45: Building Community Through Business: A Conversation with Former Board Chair Stephen Yeoh

Oct 14, 2025 14m

In this episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with small business owner and past Board Chair Stephen Yeoh for a special installment of the "Board Member Minutes"…

E44: Leading with Service and Equity: A Conversation with Board Member Lisa Safaeinili

Sep 17, 2025 19m

In this Board Member Minutes episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with nonprofit leader Lisa Safaeinili to explore how service and equity drive workforce…

E43: From Corporate Leadership to Community Impact: Insights from Board Member Ken Wiseman

Aug 05, 2025 22m

Tune in to this episode of Ventura County Works as we kick off our new segment, Board Member Minutes, with Ken Wiseman—business owner, community leader, and long-time advocate for lifelong learning.…

E42: Humanizing AI: Equity, Empathy, and Innovation

Aug 04, 2025 33m

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…

E41: Opportunity in Action: Inside the NextGen Youth Program

Jun 18, 2025 27m

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…

E40: Cerrando la Brecha de Habilidades Digitales con Northstar Digital

Jun 12, 2025 27m

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…

E39: Fields of Opportunity: Empowering Ventura County's Farm Worker Families

Jun 06, 2025 23m

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…

E38: VC Heal: Rebuilding Lives Through Healthcare Careers

May 27, 2025 31m

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…

E37: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap with Northstar Digital Literacy

Apr 27, 2025 20m

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…

E36: Skills, Jobs, and Opportunity: Ventura County's Workforce Development

Mar 13, 2025 12m

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…

E35: Upskilling for Success: How SkillUp Ventura County is Changing Lives

Mar 04, 2025 20m

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…

E34: Preparing the Workforce for the Future of AI

Jan 08, 2025 37m

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore how businesses in Ventura County can harness its transformative power. Discover the common misconceptions…

E33: Education Meets Industry: Dr. César Morales on Building Ventura County's Workforce

Nov 15, 2024 28m

Join Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, as he discusses how education and industry work together to create career opportunities in Ventura County. Learn about the Ventura…

E32: Cultivating Success: Ventura County's Farmworker Support Program

Oct 19, 2024 19m

In this episode, you'll learn about a new program in Ventura County called "Sowing Seeds of Success," designed to support farmworkers. The program offers essential job skills training, career…

E31: Beyond Compliance: Fostering True LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

Jul 25, 2024 33m

In this episode of Ventura County Works, host Doug Foresta is joined by Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, and Celia Sandhya Daniels, a dedicated…

E30: Unlocking Opportunities: Job Connect Ventura County's Innovative Approach to Career Success

Jun 17, 2024 20m

Discover exciting career opportunities in advanced manufacturing and technology with Job Connect Ventura County. In this episode, Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board…

E29: Ventura County's Business Solutions Team: Connecting Job Seekers and Employers- Part Two

Feb 13, 2024 15m

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, continues her discussion with Cynthia Avila, Business Solutions Manager. They explore the breadth of services…

E28: Ventura County's Business Solutions Team: Connecting Job Seekers and Employers- Part One

Feb 13, 2024 19m

This episode features a conversation between Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, and Cynthia Avila, Business Solutions Manager at the Workforce…

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Ventura County Works has published 47 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Ventura County Works is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 19m.

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