NASPO Pulse

Unlock the potential hidden within your workforce as Blair Corcoran de Castillo from Opportunity at Work joins us to discuss the transformative STARS program. Skilled Through Alternative Routes is not just an initiative; it's a revolution in recognizing the value and capability of the over 70 million American workers who lack a bachelor's degree yet are equipped with diverse and robust skill sets.

In this episode, we shed light on the challenges that state governments face in recruitment and workforce development, diving into the myriad of talents brought to the table by veterans, self-taught individuals, and those with on-the-job training. We also tackle the outdated barriers to employment, revealing how skills-based hiring can enhance competitiveness and drive economic mobility across our great nation.

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Happy 2024! For our first Pulse Podcast of the new year, we interview the 2024 NASPO President, Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer for the state of Idaho. We talk about her presidential initiatives: unifying the procurement profession, innovation, and promoting careers in procurement. She also shares with us her aspirations for the impact her presidential year will have on the world of procurement.

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Sorraia Tavares, Operations Services Division, discusses Her experience with a NASPO intern, the impact having an intern had on her office, what it takes to be a successful intern.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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Will Camp, Supplier Relations Manager, discusses His offices process in hiring an Intern, what the day-to-day looks like for an intern in Michigan, process the intern contributed to, and more.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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David O'Neil, Chief Procurement Officer, and Jody Klevin, Chief Learning officer discuss what North Carolina is doing to attract talent to their state, how to keep their NASPO interns engaged, and the tools that state equips the interns with for the future.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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We talk with Liah Kilgore, incoming Junior at Michigan State University. Liah just completed an internship as a student supplier relationship analyst and discusses what is was like to work at the state level.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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Ian Fox, incoming Junior at North Carolina State University, tells us about his internship with the North Carolina Department of Administration. We discuss Ian's expectations for the internship, and what he sees next for his career.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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We talk with Sawyer McDuffie, second year law student at George Washington University. We discuss Sawyer's internship at the DC Office of Contract and Procurement, and what about the internship appealed to him.

For Inquiries into NASPO's internship program please email Shaquasia Barksdale at [email protected]

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Join host Kevin Minor and Debb Atnip, Manager of Education, Capture and Growth, CDW Government, as they discuss building relationships with procurement officials, navigating government attorney engagements, and staying informed about procurement process changes.

*All 2023 NASPO Exchange suppliers received an invitation to schedule an interview on a first come, first serve basis for potential inclusion in the series.

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In this special episode, we interview the 2024 NASPO Board of Directors President-Elect Debbie Damore, Director, Office of Purchasing & Contracting in Vermont, and Thor Vue, Chief Purchasing Officer for the state of Alaska. If you have any questions about the NASPO Board of Directors elections, don't hesitate to get in touch with Maya Griffin, membership engagement database coordinator, at [email protected]

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