WC Podcast
Southern Nevada’s counties of Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda are aligning workforce development to their economic development strategies in order to meet the needs of business and industry. Listen to different stakeholders and learn how their efforts are helping cities like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City remain an attractive place to do business.
Episodes
157 episodes
Season 5- Episode 16: Dr. Camilla Dorand
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, host Jaime sits down with the inspiring Dr. Camilla Dorand, born in São Paulo, Brazil. At just six years old, she moved to Nigeria due to her father's political arrest, lived with her uncle ...
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47:00
Season 5 - Episode 15: Debra March
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, Debra March joins the conversation to reflect on her dynamic career and ongoing contributions to Southern Nevada. Debra shares her unique path from growing up in Detroit and graduating from ...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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35:20
Season 5- Episode 14: Victor Fuchs
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we welcome Victor Fuchs, President and CEO of Helix Electric and fellow trustee of the Vegas Chamber. Victor shares his powerful journey as an immigrant from Odessa, Ukraine. His fa...
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28:02
Season 5- Episode 13: Mayor Shelley Berkley
In this special episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Shelley Berkley, a proud Las Vegas native and lifelong public servant whose deep roots in the city continue to shape her leadership. She shares how her upbring...
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Season 5- Episode 12: Tom Power
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, we are joined by Tom Power, President and CEO of Sunshine Minting, Inc., a global leader in the minting and precious metals industry. Tom shares his remarkable journey, beginning on the isla...
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45:58
Season 5- Episode 11: Mike Rhea
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, we’re joined by Mike Rhea, Chief Revenue Officer at Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS). Mike shares his journey from growing up in a military family and thriving in martial arts and footb...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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31:13
Season 5- Episode 10: Marcel Schaerer
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Marcel Schaerer, Deputy Director for Southern Nevada at the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. Originally from Asunción, Paraguay, Marcel came to the U.S. as a high...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:20
Season 5- Episode 9: Tami Hance-Lehr
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Tami Hance-Lehr, State Director and CEO of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS)—a woman whose career journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and a deep commitment to the...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:53
Season 4 - Episode 8: Amanda Signorelli
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Signorelli, a Las Vegas native and co-owner of Golden Steer Steakhouse. Amanda shares her journey from attending The Meadows School to studying international business ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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38:33
Season 5- Episode 7: Ashley Espinoza
In this episode, Ashley Espinoza, Executive Director of Lane Workforce Partnership in Eugene, Oregon. Ashley shares her unique career journey, highlighting how she overcame challenges after dropping out of high school to become a first-generati...
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45:52
Season 5- Episode 6: Robert Sainz, Yali Lincroft, and David Charron
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we dive into one of Southern Nevada’s most pressing challenges—supporting the 45,000 young adults aged 16-24 who are currently disconnected from school and employment. Our conversation bring...
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Season 5- Episode 5: Chad and Crystal Hirschi
In this episode, Chad Hirschi, President & CEO, and Crystal Hirschi, Executive VP of Hirschi Companies, join the show to share their journeys. Crystal grew up between Marie and Farmington, Utah, and despite early challenges that delayed her...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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51:02
Season 5 - Episode 4: Brian Kleven
In this episode, Brian Kleven, Nevada Market Chief Financial Officer for Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and a board member of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), joins the show. Brian shares his journey from growing up ...
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27:59
Season 5- Episode 3: Lesile Mujica
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, host Jaime Cruz welcomes Leslie Mujica, Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer for the Southern Nevada International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electri...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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25:44
Season 5- Episode 2: Dr. Rex Liu
In this episode, Dr. Rex Liu, owner of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry and a Vegas Chamber Trustee, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful dentist, landlord, and community advocate.Dr. Liu grew up in...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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51:19
Season 5- Episode 1: Greg Stechert
In this episode, Workforce Connections welcomes Greg Stechert, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Pacific Utility Installation. Greg shares his journey, starting with his birth in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, where he was born in a ...
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45:07
Season 4- Episode 39: Michael Bonner
In this episode, Michael Bonner, Managing Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas office, shares his journey from growing up in Las Vegas to becoming a respected leader in corporate law. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Michael attended Weste...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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35:05
Season 4- Episode 38: Joyce Smith
In this episode, Joyce Smith, Senior Vice President in Commercial Banking at MidFirst Bank and Vegas Chamber Board Trustee, shares her journey from growing up in Ely, Nevada, to building a successful banking career. After attending Great Basin ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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32:33
Season 4- Episode 37: Jeremy Aguero
In this episode, Jeremy Aguero, a principal analyst at Applied Analysis and a trustee with the Vegas Chamber, joins us. Born and raised in Southern Nevada, Jeremy has been a key figure in shaping the region’s future. He earned his degree from t...
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56:26
Season 4- Episode 36: Grant McCandless
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, special guest host Ricardo Villalobos talks with Grant McCandless, the President & CEO of Social Impact Consultants. Grant’s journey from Texas A&M graduate to research and consultin...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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36:48
Season 4- Episode 35: Dr. René Cantú
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. René Cantú, who shares his inspiring journey from his birthplace in California to becoming a dedicated advocate for youth success in Nevada. After facing challenges in high school, including being told to d...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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37:21
Season 4- Episode 34: Michelle Jackson
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Michelle Jackson, President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southern Nevada, shares her inspiring journey and the transformative work she leads through JA programs. From moving around ...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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40:21
Season 4- Episode 33: Terry Shirey
In this episode, we sit down with Terry Shirey, President, and CEO of Nevada State Bank, to explore his professional journey, community involvement, and insights on leadership. Terry shares his experience in the banking industry, emphasizing th...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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27:32
Season 4- Episode 32: Tony Sanchez
In this episode, Tony Sanchez, Executive Vice President of Business Development and External Relations at NV Energy and a Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) board member, joins us to discuss Nevada's dynamic growth, the importance of su...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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57:19
Season 4-Episode 31: Larry Singer
In this episode of the WC podcast, Larry Singer, the Senior Managing Director at Newmark and member of the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, shares his remarkable journey from the Bronx to the bustling Las Vegas commercial real estate scene. He ...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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28:15