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The official podcast of the Alabama Community College System's Innovation Center
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- Beyond the Program · 39 minSuccessful workforce initiatives don't happen by accident—they're built on intentional partnerships, scalable systems, and a relentless focus on students. Kristi Williamson joins…
- More Than a School · 58 minCan one campus change the future of an entire community? In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton visit with Jason Davidson, Superintendent of…
- Building Bridges and Opening Doors · 41 minWhat happens when strong relationships become the foundation for workforce development across an entire state? In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood and Matt…
- Drone Dominance: Engineering the Future of American Innovation · 49 minThe next era of military and commercial technology may be decided by who can build the best drones—and build them fastest. In this episode, Jamie Waller shares how his background…
- The Utility Player Advantage, Part 2 · 39 minWhat does it mean for a college system to be more than a college system? In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Charles Jones discusses how ACCS has expanded its role to become…
- The Utility Player Advantage, Part 1 · 32 minCareers rarely follow a straight line—and that’s often where the greatest opportunities are found. In Part One of this two-part series, Charles Jones shares the lessons learned…
- More Than a Credential: Anthony Steele’s Story of Recovery, Growth, and Opportunity · 46 minWorkforce development is about more than jobs—it’s about helping people believe their future can look different. In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood talks…
- Lead with Purpose: Andy Chamness on CTE, Craft Training, and Community Impact · 51 minStrong workforce systems are built when education, industry, and leadership move together.In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton welcome Andy…
- From the Ground Up: Entrepreneurship, Workforce, and the Future of Alabama Development · 48 minWhat does it take to grow a business while also investing in people and communities?In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Devoski Boyd joins Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton…
- Building Opportunity from the Ground Up: Dr. Chris Kennedy’s Workforce Vision · 44 minWhat happens when decades of experience in classrooms, career tech education, and workforce leadership all converge in one mission?In this episode of Innovation Unplugged…
- The Real ROI of Industry + Community Colleges · 44 minStrong workforce systems aren’t built in isolation—they’re built through trust and collaboration. In Episode 101, Micheal Breland shares how Wiregrass Construction Company…
- The First 100- Building a Workforce Movement That Actually Works · 22 minEpisode 100 isn’t about looking back—it’s about understanding what it takes to build something that lasts. Chancellor Baker joins Innovation Unplugged to break down the problem…
- From Cool Event to Real Enrollment: Turning Simulation into Strategy · 48 minCareer fairs inform. Simulation influences. Houston Blackwood presses Matt Heaton and Tom Chappell on how immersive mobile simulators move students from curiosity to commitment —…
- Building a Scalable Workforce Partnership Why Colleges and ATN Deliver More Value Side by Side · 41 minWorkforce training doesn’t fail because of demand — it fails because of capacity. In this episode, Perry Shields joins Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton to explore how the…
- From Policy to Production: Turning Workforce Strategy into Economic Results · 38 minWorkforce conversations often live in boardrooms. Results live on job sites and factory floors. In this episode, Chad Bryant joins Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton to bridge the…
- Leverage the Tool. Protect the Craft. Lead the Shift. · 40 minAI is not a disruption to fear — it’s a tool to master. In this episode, Randy Sparkman joins Houston and Matt to discuss how skilled trades professionals can use AI to enhance…
- From Asphalt to Advocacy: Leadership That Builds Systems · 49 minTim McCartney’s journey from a family construction business to statewide workforce leadership offers a powerful lesson: real leadership builds people and systems that outlast…
- Build the Backbone. Empower the Frontline: Inside the Strategy That Connects High Schools, Adult Ed, and Industry · 47 minGreat workforce systems aren’t built on programs—they’re built on infrastructure. Dr.Courtney Taylor breaks down how Accelerate Mississippi serves as a single point of…
- Earn While You Learn: A Smarter Model for Alabama’s Workforce Future · 41 minWhat if students didn’t have to choose between education and income? In this episode of Innovation Unplugged, Houston Blackwood and Matt Heaton sit down with AudreyWebb to…
- Aligned to Win: How Strategic Workforce Partnerships Drive Growth · 49 minWhen workforce strategy aligns with real employer demand, everyone benefits. In this episode, Barry May shares how ACCS partners with industries across manufacturing, healthcare…
