New Podcast Episode: Helping Employers Build a Stronger Workforce

June 17, 2026

Staff Writer

Juliet Stipeche and Crosby Brito sit facing each other in blue chairs during a formal interview.
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Finding qualified talent, developing employees, and planning for future workforce needs are challenges many employers face. In the latest episode of the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast podcast, Crosby Brito discusses how Workforce Solutions helps businesses address those challenges through a variety of workforce services and partnerships.

The episode explores the resources available to employers across the Gulf Coast region, including recruitment assistance, hiring events, workforce training programs, labor market information, and customized workforce strategies designed to support business growth.

Listeners will learn how employers can benefit from programs such as On-the-Job Training, incumbent worker training, and registered apprenticeships, as well as services that help businesses attract, develop, and retain talent.

“Technologies are changing; the needs for skills are changing… So the challenges are finding people that are well equipped. They’re ready to enter the workforce. They have math skills, reading skills, writing skills, communication skills,” shared Brito.

The conversation also highlights the role Workforce Solutions plays in supporting employers during periods of transition, including layoffs, restructuring, and changing workforce demands.

Whether a company is actively hiring, planning for expansion, addressing skills gaps, or navigating organizational change, this episode provides valuable insight into the tools and resources available to help businesses succeed.

In This Episode

  • Recruitment and hiring support
  • Hiring events and employer services
  • On-the-Job Training opportunities
  • Incumbent worker training programs
  • Registered apprenticeships
  • Labor market information and workforce trends
  • Regional partnerships and business engagement
  • Support during layoffs and workforce transitions

Watch the full episode here, and learn more about the services available through Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast.

Tune in to the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast podcast to explore workforce trends, hear from regional leaders, and stay connected to opportunities shaping the future of work. Subscribe today and never miss an episode.

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