In Episode 67, hosts Houston Blackwood and Kailah Dozier have a conversation with Donny Jones, Chief Workforce Officer at the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of West Alabama Works for a powerful conversation on collaboration, innovation, and breaking down barriers in workforce development.
From expanding apprenticeship opportunities to helping justice-impacted individuals reenter the workforce, Donny dives into the programs and partnerships that are making a difference. The conversation also explores how wraparound services such as transportation, housing, and childcare are key to breaking barriers and supporting long-term success. Learn how innovative strategies are being used to overcome real-world workforce challenges to create sustainable impact.