Welcome to the Family Empowerment Podcast, Powered by Clover Nola! In this episode, our host Dr. Arnel Cosey sits down with Claire Jecklin, CEO of the New Orleans Career Center, to discuss workforce development in our community. Claire shares insights into how the Career Center provides technical training for high school youth and adults, focusing on those aged 18 to 24 and the unemployed or underemployed.

We delve into our collaborative efforts on the "Where Are the Workers" study, which examines local talent, work opportunities, wages, barriers, and training needs in New Orleans. Key findings highlight the high interest in healthcare jobs and the necessity for better job training programs and wraparound services like transportation and childcare. Claire emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts among community organizations to support workforce development and improve economic mobility.

Tune in to learn more about how we can all contribute to creating better opportunities and support systems for our workforce. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on social media for more empowering content! For more information about Clover Nola, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @CloverNewOrleans. To learn more about the New Orleans Career Center, visit their website at ⁠NOCC.org⁠ or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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