Listen "Inside Netflix Documentary UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap"
Episode Synopsis
On the latest episode of Talent Wars, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at the new Netflix documentary, UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Carrie Varoquiers, executive producer of the film and chief philanthropy officer at Workday to get 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 to learn why this approach is a game-changer for modern talent strategies and how you can champion the skills-first movement in your community.
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