{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #10: \u201cData. It\u2019s every bit as important as oil or sunshine. Our partners know that.\u201d How Mississippi is Using Data to Transform its Education and Workforce Systems","description":" In this episode, our host, Kristin Wolff, talks with Laura Ring and Dr. Jonathan Barlow. Laura is the Director of the Office of Grant Management at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, and Jonathan is the Associate Director of Software Architecture and Development at NSPARC \u2013 National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center \u2013 located on the Mississippi State University Campus in Starkville. Grab your trainers and chart your course \u2013 this episode is longer than most and you\u2019ll want to hear every word. We discuss how to build sustainable partnerships, the key turning points in the evolution of Mississippi\u2019s longitudinal data system, and a raft of new products and tools under development now. Jonathan and Laura\u2019s rich explanations and stories paint a picture of how policy and program work changes when data is connected, supported by high-quality governance structures, and used collectively, and why that\u2019s so important for Mississippi students, workers, and businesses. It\u2019s a remarkable story. Have a listen. For more information: \u00b7 MS Department of Employment Security: https:\/\/mdes.ms.gov\/information-center\/; MSWorks: https:\/\/www.mississippiworks.org\/; MSWorks App: https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ms-works\/id773775917 \u00b7 NSPARC: https:\/\/www.nsparc.msstate.edu\/ \u00b7 About the Hub: https:\/\/www.govtech.com\/workforce\/New-State-Hub-Connects-Mississippi-Agencies-Around-Workforce-Data.html \u00b7 Find Laura: https:\/\/mdes.ms.gov\/information-center\/about-mdes\/contact-us\/ \u00b7 Find Jonathan: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathan-barlow-97174661\/ \u00b7 MS Scorecard: https:\/\/swib.ms.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ScoreCardApril19.pdf Social: \u00b7 Twitter: @NSPARC_MSState \u00b7 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/nsparc\/ _______   Disclaimer: This podcast was produced by Social Policy Research and Workforce 180 with support from the US Department of Labor. The views expressed are those of the speakers and should not be attributed to the US Department of Labor or other public agencies (state, federal, or local). Mentions of trade names, commercial products or organizations does not imply endorsement of same by the US Government or representatives. ","author_name":"Making Better Work","author_url":"http:\/\/makingbetterwork.libsyn.com\/website","html":"