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  2. 141. How can we best support the future workforce? with President and CEO of Cara Collective Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento

Feb 14, 2024

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 5.9 million Americans were unemployed as of 2022. And as traditional jobs evolve, there is an increasing demand for skills training and personal development. 

How can we equip individuals with sustainable employment? What challenges are job seekers and employers facing today? And how can we best support the future workforce?

In this episode, Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento joins Kevin to discuss how we can best support the future workforce.

Meet Kathleen

Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento is the president and CEO of Cara Collective, a workforce development organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals affected by poverty and promoting a more inclusive economy.

Cara Collective website: https://caracollective.org/ 

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