Talent Wars Podcast: Inside Netflix Documentary UNTAPPED

Tune in to the latest episode of Talent Wars for a behind-the-scenes look at the new Netflix documentary, UNTAPPED: Closing America’s Opportunity Gap a must-watch for workforce, talent and economic development professionals. 

Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Carrie Varoquiers, executive producer of the film and chief philanthropy officer at Workday for the full story. Produced by Workday in partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The SpringHill Company, this powerful film follows six young adults from under-resourced communities as they participate in a rigorous skills training program to compete for coveted internships at Fortune 500 companies, pushing viewers to challenge what defines a “qualified” job candidate. Ultimately, the film highlights how skills-based hiring and mobility strategies can transform people’s lives, strengthen businesses and drive economic growth. 

Tune in and watch the film for insights on how skills-based hiring can address the opportunity gap in the workforce, plus: 

• Advice from top business leaders, including Mark Cuban, GM CEO Mary Barra, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon 
• Strategies for companies to adopt skills-based hiring practices 
• Why these strategies benefit not only individuals, but also businesses and the economy at large 
• Ways you can champion the skills-first movement in your community 

Listen and subscribe to Talent Wars on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. To submit guest or episode topic ideas, email patience.fairbrother@aboutdci.com.