A look at jobs, wages and workforce training with Lisa Countryman-Quiroz

CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: With election day less than three months away, jobs and the economy are under close scrutiny. California’s unemployment rate is 5.2%; up from 4.7% one year ago, and one of the highest in the nation. And, what jobs are out there often pay poorly and have limited opportunities for advancement.

Our guest today, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz is the CEO of Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) – a San Francisco nonprofit that helps jobseekers gain the skills and confidence to secure high quality jobs at a living wage. Since 1973, JVS has helped more than 100,000 Californians find quality jobs and gain economic mobility. While the organization is rooted in Jewish tradition, JVS serves individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths.

Countryman-Quiroz spoke with hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster about the JVS mission, what makes a “High Quality Job” and why California workers and employers need more access to job training. Plus, Who had the Worst Week in California Politics?

SHOW NOTES

1:04 What is JVS?

5:51 What makes a High Quality Job?

8:04 How is the current job market?

10:39 How is AI impacting the job market?

14:13 The USA provides less training than other industrialized countries. What are we missing?

21:25 JVS successes

23:54 #WWCA