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SkillUp America with Kerry Twomey

SkillUp America with Kerry Twomey

Written by: Metrix Learning
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Welcome to SkillUp America with Kerry Twomey, powered by Metrix Learning. SkillUp America is a Metrix Learning program that allows workforce boards to extend virtual career services to the unemployed and underemployed members of their communities, bringing together all of their community partners and employer services, all for one yearly fee. Tune in as host Kerry Twomey is joined by industry experts as they discuss industry innovations in virtual career services and beyond. For more information, visit www.metrixlearning.com Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • E17: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: with Bianca Cervantes and Max Schelkopf

    E17: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: with Bianca Cervantes and Max Schelkopf
    Feb 12 2026

    To learn more about the SkillUpAmerca Summit, visit: https://www.skillupamerica.org/
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    3 mins
  • E16: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: With Tirza Barnes

    E16: SkillupAmerica Summit Preview: With Tirza Barnes
    Feb 12 2026

    To learn more about the SkillUpAmerca Summit, visit: https://www.skillupamerica.org/
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    5 mins
  • E15: Wraparound Support in Action: Empowering Justice-Impacted Communities

    E15: Wraparound Support in Action: Empowering Justice-Impacted Communities
    Sep 9 2025

    In this episode, John Benson, Director of Operations for the South Dallas Employment Project, shares the story behind his journey from government contracting to leading one of Texas's most impactful workforce initiatives. He discusses the importance of wraparound services—such as ID recovery, transportation, and housing—in helping individuals overcome employment barriers, particularly those who are justice-impacted. John also highlights the project's collaboration with partners like TXU and the Texas Workforce Commission, and how tools like Metrix Learning are supporting skill development. Listeners will hear how a holistic, community-centered approach is helping people not only find jobs but build sustainable futures.


    Meet our guest John Benson! https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-benson-66051413b/

    Learn about Redemption Bridge https://www.redemptionbridge.org/ and it's CEO and Founder Wes Jurey https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-jurey-89a22922b/

    Learn more about the South Dallas Employment Project https://www.southdallasemploymentproject.org/
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    26 mins
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