Closing Workforce Gaps Through Data Sharing and a Skills Focus with John Pallasch

While many programs are designed to help job seekers, the lack of coordination between each initiative thwarts the impactful results everyone seeks.

In this episode of the workforce miniseries, founder and CEO of One Workforce Solution, John Pallasch, talks with guest host Michael Schmierer about bringing together different state agencies for seamless service.

Having worked for the U.S. Department of Labor and Kentucky’s Office of Employment and Training, John has unique, first-hand insights into how government offices can make it easier for people to access training and job opportunities. He shares examples of how coordinated data efforts can improve the user experience for citizens and remove obstacles to ensure effective delivery.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How fragmented workforce systems impact job seekers
• Why data integration is key to unlocking better employment opportunities
• How to adopt skill-based hiring and utilize AI for better job matching

Things to listen for:

• (00:00) An introduction to the episode with guest John Pallasch
• (01:50) The challenges of bringing together fragmented workforce systems
• (06:35) Successful state programs that serve job seekers
• (09:24) How to break down barriers and bureaucracy
• (15:54) Skills-based hiring and AI matching
• (21:40) An employer's role in workforce development
• (24:58) Serving candidates as one workforce

Resources:

Alabama Talent Triad

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act