National Fund Podcast: State of our workforce

On April 23rd, 2025 we were honored to be featured in the inaugural episode of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions’ new podcast series, “State of Our Workforce: Unpacked.” 🎙️ The platform is a brand-new podcast spinoff from their original “State of Our Workforce” monthly podcast series —diving deeper into workforce innovation happening across the country.

In this episode, our Executive Director, Matt Stevens, and Director of Community Programs, LorMona Meredith, shared insights from HWFC’s From Crisis to Opportunity report, which explores how cross-sector collaboration, community-led solutions, and intentional investments are helping to reshape the future of work here in Hawai‘i.

🌱 This podcast digs into what real systems change looks like—and how local communities are leading the way toward equity, innovation, and impact in workforce development.

▶️ Listen now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7315762959991926784/comments/

Mahalo to the National Fund for creating space for these critical conversations—and for spotlighting the voices behind the work.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL FUND FOR WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS:

The National Fund works closely with Network Partners who bring deep, place-based knowledge of workforce challenges and a clear understanding of how racial inequities impact the communities they serve. Their local insights are essential to advancing shared, equitable workforce solutions nationwide.

We’re proud to be part of this dynamic network—both to uplift Hawaiʻi’s innovative practices and to bring back new ideas, connections, and opportunities that help us grow a more resilient and sustainable workforce here at home.

Members of HWFC’s Pilot Workforce Development Design Sprint Team including some of our partners - June 2024