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Connecting Communities to Opportunity: How Libraries Power Workforce Development
In this episode, guest host Christina Taylor sits down with Emily Hersh, workforce development consultant at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, to explore how public libraries are expanding their role as hubs for workforce and economic opportunity. Emily shares how she supports libraries across Texas through training, resources, and partnerships, helping them better serve patrons seeking jobs, skills training, or support in starting a business. The conversation reframes workforce development as more than employment services, highlighting the wide range of support libraries…
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