Events for Workforce Developers and Employers

NOTE: Before attending an event, it is highly recommended to confirm event plans with the event host.

Opportunities with Local Hosts

• Fathers Incorporated hosts a weekly podcast, I Am Dad, every Sunday, at 8:00 AM. I Am Dad is a one-of-a-kind brand that celebrates the beauty of fatherhood and the important essence of manhood. Our intention is to give voice and relevance to the masculine side of love and life. Today, where so many voices are looking to be heard, the voices of dad, too, cry out. This forum is just one way to express the unique position of the voice of dad. Click here for more information. Click here to access on YouTube.

• Atlanta Technical College hosts a weekly podcast, Atlanta Tech Talks, every Tuesday, at 12:00 PM. From in-demand careers to emerging industries, each episode of our Atlanta Tech Talks podcast series is designed to highlight the very best of ATC, our dedicated partners, and our community leaders. Viewers will learn how ATC leverages its strategic relationships to increase opportunities for students as it maintains a 99% job placement rate. Hosted by community leader, Antonio Hicks, our podcast delves into the exciting world of ATC, as the College continues to innovate workforce development by closing the skills gap and increasing economic mobility. Click here to access on YouTube.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a SHRM Certification Exam Boot Camp starting Monday, June 1^st through Wednesday, June 3^rd, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day. This SHRM Certification Exam Boot Camp is a fast-paced, three-evening review designed to reinforce key concepts, sharpen strategies for scenario-based questions, and boost your confidence before exam day. This virtual boot camp features live instructor-led sessions focused on critical SHRM BASK topics and practical exam insights. You will also receive recordings of all sessions, allowing you to revisit key content as you continue preparing for your exam. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Spring GAC Meeting starting Tuesday, June 2^nd through Thursday, June 4^th, at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island (4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034). Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a New Member Orientation on Tuesday, June 2^nd, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Whether you’ve recently joined as a new member or just need a refresher on all the great benefits available to you, SHRM encourages you to join this informational webinar. Topics include tools, programs, and resources available, advice from current members, opportunities to connect as well as the chance to ask questions, meet SHRM – Atlanta team members, and gain other valuable information about the community. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting its June Chapter Meeting on Thursday, June 4^th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at TopGolf Atlanta Midtown (1500 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). SHRM invites you to connect with fellow HR and business professionals at this upcoming June Chapter Meeting. This month’s gathering will feature an engaging program over lunch at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown, designed to deliver timely insights and practical takeaways you can apply right away. In addition to the featured presentation, you will have valuable opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships within our local professional community. Whether you are looking to grow your knowledge, expand your network, or simply reconnect with peers, this meeting offers the perfect setting to do so. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting Mission Ready Mini-Sessions: Building Skills for Nonprofit Success starting Thursday, June 4^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Today’s nonprofit professionals are being asked to do more with less – manage communications, adapt to new technologies, interpret data, and collaborate across teams – all while keeping mission at the center. This series equips employees with the skills they need to succeed in these demanding roles through 10 hour-long mini-sessions, blending sector knowledge with practical tools that enhance both individual effectiveness and organizational performance. Click here to learn more and register.

• United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting an Atlanta Braves Pride Night on Thursday, June 4^th, starting at 5:15 PM, at Truist Park (755 Battery Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339). Do not miss Pride Night at Truist Park, benefitting the OUT Georgia Impact Fund, as the Atlanta Braves take on the Toronto Blue Jays! With the purchase of a specialty ticket package, you will receive a game ticket, access to a pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy, and a Braves Pride performance t-shirt. Click here to learn more and register.

• United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting a Toast to Her event on Thursday, June 4^th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the SUMMIT at 8 West (889 Howell Mill Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). Toast to Her is Women United’s annual celebration, an inspiring evening that brings together Greater Atlanta’s philanthropic leaders to honor women who are driving equity and opportunity for women and families. This elevated gathering welcomes longtime champions and new supporters alike for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music, all in celebration of women whose leadership is creating lasting change. The United Way of Greater Atlanta cannot wait to honor five remarkable women whose impact is shaping a stronger, more equitable region. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education is hosting its 2026 Summer Conference from Tuesday, June 9^th through Thursday, June 11^th, at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center (801 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901). Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) is a state affiliate of the national Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) organization. GACTE encourages and organizes teachers to become a part of a collective voice that can influence issues and policies that impact career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE). As a member, teachers can network with each other and gain important and helpful tips and techniques as well as participate in professional development at local, state, and national levels. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting an Atlanta Service Day on Wednesday, June 10^th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Helping Mamas (4487 Park Drive, Suite A1, Norcross, GA 30093). Helping Mamas elevates the well-being and dignity of women by providing essential baby and sanitary products, and other essential baby supplies. Helping Mamas supports to ensure dignity, health, and opportunity for those who need it most. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting an SHRM Certification Info Session on Thursday, June 11^th, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. Join this free informational session to learn more about SHRM-Atlanta’s 13-week prep course, starting August 20^th. This SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP course has helped hundreds of people successfully pass the exam. Gain insights from our longtime instructor Xavier Cugnon about the class format, how it’s been refined over time, and how getting certified might align with your career goals. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting Mission Ready: The Art of Learning on Thursday, June 11^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. InThe Art of Learning, you’ll explore the ways that you can learn or refine skills through a self-directed lens. In an ever-changing nonprofit landscape, being resourceful and self-sufficient are qualities required to adapt and thrive. Mission Ready is designed for those new to the nonprofit sector, looking to build skills following a promotion, or taking on new responsibilities due to organizational changes. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Career Development Association (GCDA) is hosting a GCDA Sip & Social – Guided Wine and Networking Experience on Thursday, June 11^th, starting at 6:00 PM, at the Deep Roots Wine Market (1055 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075). Make connections that move your work forward and enjoy a guided evening of wine tasting and conversation. Click here to register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Nonprofit Professionals Network Meetup on Friday, June 12^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The topic for this month’s meeting will be total rewards. Click here to register via Zoom.

• CareerRise is hosting its Monthly Webinar Series on Thursday, June 18^th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In this webinar series, CareerRise will provide content to support employers and workforce development professionals with Hiring, Candidate Sourcing and Workforce Planning, Training & Registered Apprenticeships, Employment Success Supports, Quality Careers and Workplaces, Career Awareness and Promotion, and Regional Coordination. Attendees will learn innovative practices, real-world examples, and practical tools. Guest speakers from across Georgia will discuss how they have developed partnerships that serve the needs of employers and workers. Webinars occur every third Thursday of the month. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Leading Strategy: Leadership Accelerator on Friday, June 19^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This Leadership Accelerator module is designed for C-level nonprofit leaders seeking to enhance their ability to drive organizational growth and effectiveness while maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals. In the Leading Strategy module, you’ll engage in a blend of interactive exercises, case studies, and peer discussions, gaining the tools you need to navigate the complex challenges of nonprofit leadership and ensure your organizations is equipped for sustainable growth and success. Each session in this module provides practical, actionable insights to help leaders scale impact, foster strategic clarity, build inclusive systems, manage transformative change, and lead high-performing teams without getting caught up in daily operations. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Public Sector Professionals Network Meetup on Monday, June 22^nd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. In June, the Public Sector Professionals Network will be sharing best practices for difficult conversations. Click here to register.

• The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is hosting Vision 2030’s Next Gen Meet and Mingle on Tuesday, June 23^rd, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, at the Northeast Georgia Health System (743 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA 30501). Join NextGen Committee for a Meet & Mingle at NGHS’s new Green Tower. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and young professional networking. This event is free to attend. Click here to register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting its Mentor Power Hour & Social on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Halidom Eatery (1341 Moreland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA 30316). Whether you are seeking mentorship or just want to expand your professional network, join SHRM-Atlanta for this just-in-time advice session and social. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Workplace Investigations Workshop on Tuesday, July 14^th, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, at Inspriredu (1550 Southland Circle, NW, Suite #200, Atlanta, GA 30318). This interactive workshop will equip HR professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct legally sound workplace investigations. Participants will learn different approaches and receive tools they can apply to navigate complaints and achieve resolution. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, the workshop emphasizes aligning investigative steps with the specific allegations at issue, ensuring conclusions are grounded in both facts and applicable legal principles. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Revenue Strategy Cohort on Tuesday, July 14^th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. GCN’s Revenue Strategy Cohort is a four-part program designed to help nonprofit leadership teams evaluate their current revenue mix, explore new funding opportunities, and build a practical implementation plan that supports long-term sustainability. This cohort moves beyond theory – combining expert facilitation, peer learning, and hands-on tools to help your team make confident, informed decisions about your revenue future. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Christian Professionals Network is hosting a July Networking Social: Non-Profit Fair on Tuesday, July 21^st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Buckhead Club (3344 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite #2600, Atlanta, GA 30326). Everyone is invited – from seasoned professionals to those just looking to make a difference – to join this unique Non-Profit Fair social. This dynamic evening is designed to help you build meaningful connections while engaging with non-profits making a real impact in our community. This interactive event blends intentional networking with a unique Non-Profit Fair experience, giving you the opportunity to connect not only with fellow professionals, but also with leaders behind powerful missions across the city. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Leading Individuals: Leadership Accelerator course starting Wednesday, July 29^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The Leadership Accelerator is a cutting-edge program designed to empower nonprofit CEOs and C-level staff with the strategies and tools needed to build and sustain high-performing teams. In the Leading Individuals module, you’ll elevate your skills with sessions in maximizing leadership impact, meeting the coaching needs of your reports, becoming inspirational, understanding and integrating emotional intelligence, and more. This is your opportunity to sharpen your leadership edge and propel your nonprofit to new levels of success. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Total Rewards Institute on Wednesday, August 19^th, at the Brookhaven City Centre (4001 Peachtree Road, NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319). The Total Rewards Institute equips HR leaders with the insights, frameworks, and peer connections needed to design competitive, equitable, and future-ready total rewards programs. Whether you are navigating complex compensation structures, modernizing benefits programs, or leading enterprise-wide HR transformation, the Total Rewards Institute provides the expertise and connections to help you lead with confidence. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting Managing Well: Practical Skills for Leading People on Friday, August 21^st, at BOMA Georgia (5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328). Being a good manager doesn’t happen by accident. It takes clear communication, practical tools, self-awareness, and the ability to bring out the best in others. Managing Well is a daylong learning experience designed for anyone who manages people and is looking to strengthen the way you lead your team. This program is ideal for current managers, new managers, team leads, supervisors, and anyone responsible for guiding, supporting, or developing others. You do not need to be an HR professional to participate. Click here to learn more and register.

Opportunities with National Hosts

• Landmark Ventures is hosting the Social Innovation Summit 2026 starting Monday, June 1^st through Wednesday, June 3^rd, at the Loews Atlanta Hotel (1065 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309). The Social Innovation Summit unites the world’s most dynamic leaders, thinkers, and doers around one audacious goal: to spark partnerships that redefine what’s possible in social impact. From revolutionary breakthroughs in technology and climate solutions to bold strides in equity and transformative leadership, SIS 2026 is a can’t miss event designed to bring leaders together across sectors and geographies to exchange ideas, build trust, and learn directly from fellow changemakers shaping our world’s future. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting an NCSL Policy Review Week 2026 starting Monday, June 1^st through Friday, June 5^th. This is your chance to help shape NCSL’s federal advocacy. Engage with peers while you meet virtually to connect with fellow legislators and NCSL’s federal and state policy teams. Learn about NCSL’s Standing Committee policy process. Do not miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Return-to-Work Done Right: Leave Experiences That Inspire Employees to Stay on Monday, June 1^st, starting at 2:00 PM. A strong return-to-work strategy minimizes disruption, strengthens teams and drives long-term success. Join Unum experts for a 60-minute webinar packed with practical insights and proven strategies. Learn how to streamline reboarding, reduce delays and foster a culture of retention and resilience. In this SHRM-certified webinar, you’ll discover the role of a return-to-work champion — an advocate who ensures smooth transitions and helps turn leave into lasting loyalty. Attendees will gain actionable tools, learn to avoid common pitfalls and implement scalable solutions that support both positive employee experiences and organizational performance. Click here to learn more and register.

• The U.S. Housing Community Development is hosting its 2026 Conference and Expo on Monday, June 1^st and Tuesday, June 2^nd, at the Downtown Sheraton (400 North Olive Street, Dallas, TX 75201). Engage in insightful panel discussions, intimate roundtable dialogues, and interactive Q&A sessions with the nation’s foremost housing and community development experts. These industry leaders will unpack complex challenges, spotlight groundbreaking projects nationwide, and share their experiences from project inception to completion. Our program emphasizes partnerships between state, local, and private sectors, as well as non-profit champions. We spotlight inventive strategies in development and financing aimed at preserving and broadening access to affordable, attainable, workforce, and off-campus residences. Join us for unmatched growth opportunities, networking potential, and a rich exchange of knowledge. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting an Employee Ownership Ideas Forum 2026 on Tuesday, June 2^nd and Wednesday, June 3^rd, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in Washington, D.C. The Forum will convene participants — including members of Congress, congressional staff, administration officials, employee owners, investors, lenders, researchers, practitioners, and policy experts — around a shared and bipartisan goal of increasing broad-based employee ownership to provide more workers and communities with the opportunity to own their share of America’s prosperity and future. The Forum will highlight innovative policies and practices, feature the firsthand experiences and perspectives of employee owners, and foster dialogue and engagement that drives concrete actions toward expanding employee ownership. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting The Recruiting Trends Shaping 2026: AI, Skillfishing, and Software Insights on Tuesday, June 2^nd, starting at 12:00 PM. Recruiting is becoming riskier in 2026. AI adoption is accelerating, skills‑based hiring is becoming the norm — and as a result, traditional resumes and interviews are increasingly unreliable. At the same time, hiring pressure is rising, people costs are growing, and recruiting software stacks are becoming harder to manage. In this webinar, we explore how recruiting is changing in 2026, based on insights from Software Advice’s 2026 HR Software Trends survey of 1,000 HR leaders. We’ll unpack how AI adoption, skills‑based hiring, and consolidation pressures are reshaping recruiting — and what high‑performing teams are doing differently to reduce risk and improve decision quality. Click here to learn more and register.

• Bonterra is hosting From Overwhelmed to Growth-Focused: Build Your Strategic Plan in 6 Months on Tuesday, June 2^nd, starting at 1:00 PM. Here’s the reality for small nonprofit leaders: Strategic planning feels impossible when you’re already stretched thin managing programs, operations, AND fundraising. Without a clear roadmap, your best intentions stall, your board disengages, and growth feels out of reach. But here’s what we learned: It doesn’t have to be that way. StudentsCare, a lean nonprofit based in Pennsylvania, proved it. In just 6 months, they went from “we need a plan” to having a board-approved strategic roadmap that’s now actively guiding their fundraising, board engagement, and program growth. Save your seat today and walk away with a clear blueprint for your nonprofit’s next chapter of growth. Click here to learn more and register.

• Brookings is hosting a webinar on Understanding the Costs of Social Media on Tuesday, June 2^nd, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. On June 2^nd, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host a virtual event exploring the costs of social media, including overuse driven by addiction and “fear of missing out” (FOMO). In conjunction with the event, The Hamilton Project will release two publications discussing the findings and policy implications of recent economic research on product market traps in social media and on digital addiction. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting Beyond Jobs: Rethinking KPIs for Modern Investment Attraction on Tuesday, June 2^nd, starting at 1:00 PM. Economic development has evolved rapidly over the past decade, shaped by shifting global dynamics, remote work, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Yet many organizations continue to rely on traditional KPIs like job creation as the primary measure of success. The reality is that these metrics no longer capture the full impact of investment attraction efforts. In this webinar, ResearchFDI explores how KPI frameworks must evolve to reflect today’s more complex and nuanced economic landscape. Drawing on real client projects, we will examine how leading organizations are redefining success, moving beyond relying exclusively on job counts to incorporate metrics that better capture capital investment, innovation, ecosystem growth, and long-term regional competitiveness. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting Unlocking Tools to Tell Your County Story on Tuesday, June 2^nd, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Join NACo for the first webinar in the new Grassroots Advocacy Series, developed in response to County Pulse survey feedback and the creation of NACo’s grassroots advocacy role. This session will highlight how county leaders can leverage NACo tools and resources to effectively engage in federal advocacy. Attendees will receive a practical overview of existing platforms and features that support outreach and engagement, with guidance on how to use these tools to elevate county priorities at the federal level. Click here to learn more and register.

• Hiring Our Heroes is hosting a SkillBridge Host Company Info Session on Tuesday, June 2^nd, starting at 3:30 PM. Planning to host SkillBridge fellows through Hiring Our Heroes? Don’t miss this informative webinar that will cover the DoW Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and why it is required and how to navigate the application process. Tips will be shared for candidate selection, interviews, and effective fellowship administration. Don’t miss this opportunity to get guidance and ask questions. Click here to register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting an Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development course starting Wednesday, June 3^rd, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem goes beyond simply launching businesses—it’s about cultivating an environment where innovation can thrive. In this course, you’ll explore every stage of business development, from identifying resource gaps to creating a robust support network. You’ll also uncover actionable strategies for measuring success and engaging key stakeholders to ensure long-term, sustainable growth. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting The Strategy Gap: Why HR Keeps Getting Left Out of the Room on Wednesday, June 3^rd, starting at 1:00 PM. Most HR professionals hit the same wall. You’re doing good work, your team is executing, and somehow HR still isn’t part of the conversations that matter most. This session explains why that happens — and what to do about it. Jackson Lynch has served as CHRO four times across industries. In this session, he introduces a practical framework for diagnosing the gap between where HR is operating and where business leaders actually need it to be. You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis of where the disconnect lives, guidance on how to close it, and the language your leadership team will need to make it happen. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Keep it Simple: How to Reduce Unnecessary Workplace Complexity on Wednesday, June 3^rd, starting at 2:00 PM. When we have goals that we want to achieve, complexity keeps us from making the most of our time. But what if it was possible to simplify our most tedious tasks and overcome the obstacles that constantly set us back? Whether in our personal or professional lives, automation makes it possible. By pulling ourselves out of complex processes and eliminating needless work, we have the power to focus on the aspects of our jobs that really matter. In this webinar, Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink and bestselling author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins will explain how simplifying is easier than you think. Click here to learn more and register.

• WorkforceGPS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, is hosting Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: The Future of AI Literacy and Workforce Training on Wednesday, June 3^rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. During this event, attendees will explore how the public workforce system can use this resource for AI skill development for job seekers. Featuring state and local workforce leaders, the session will highlight current efforts to train and upskill individuals with AI skills and credentials. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting Ownership During the AI Revolution on Wednesday, June 3^rd, starting at 3:30 PM. Artificial intelligence and automation promise to unleash a wave of productivity and economic growth—but without deliberate action, the gains will flow overwhelmingly to those who already own capital, deepening inequality and further disconnecting society from the value it helps create. This session explores how reimagining ownership—from broad-based worker equity to public-interest frameworks—can ensure that the AI-powered economy generates a true “social dividend” rather than a private windfall. Panelists will examine the risks of AI growth without consideration of ownership and social impact, how some organizations are already prioritizing shared value and governance, and what policy shifts could institutionalize this approach. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Council for Community and Economic Research is hosting a CERP Presentation: Economic Impact of the Savannah Bananas on Chatham County, Georgia on Thursday, June 4^th, starting at 3:00 PM. Join Reba Adams, Project Manager with the Center for Economic Development Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology Enterprise Innovation Institute, for a webinar exploring the regional economic impact of a barnstorming baseball team. In collaboration with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Fans First Entertainment, Adams helped author a study highlighting how the Savannah Bananas baseball team supports more than 1,200 jobs and generates $108 million in total economic output within the Chatham County Georgia. Attendees will gain insight into the methodologies behind the impact analysis, the role of tourism-dependent industries in supporting regional economies, and what the findings suggest for future economic development and downtown expansion efforts in the Savannah region. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on How to Build an Audit-Proof Immigration Program: Tips From Government Insiders on Friday, June 5^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Federal scrutiny is up across H-1B filings, prevailing wage compliance, and worksite inspections. Employers who’ve invested in documentation, wage compliance, and petition quality have more options — even under heightened government attention. The strongest immigration programs are built long before an audit arrives. Manifest Law’s AI Legal Architect Nicole Gunara moderates a panel with Mimi Tsankov, former Federal Immigration Judge and Employer Compliance Prosecutor, and Daniel Renaud of R&R Consulting Partners, who retired after 35 years leading major USCIS and DHS operations. Walk away with a framework for building a program that absorbs scrutiny rather than reacts to it. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference starting Sunday, June 7^th through Wednesday, June 10^th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa (100 East 2^nd Street, Tulsa, OK 74103). Join NARC for three days of keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on the most important issues for regions in 2026. Click here to learn more and register.

• Brookings is hosting a webinar on the Past, Present, and Future of America’s School Boards on Monday, June 8^th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The 2020s have been a tumultuous time for America’s school boards. The decade opened with a pandemic that required board members to make hard decisions about school reopenings and safety protocols—decisions that proved divisive in many parts of the country. Disputes over polarizing issues related to race, gender, and sexuality followed, turning school board meetings into battlegrounds for the nation’s culture wars. Meanwhile, student achievement declined, absenteeism and disengagement increased, and AI-based technologies entered classrooms with little notice but profound implications. This webinar will accompany the release of two new Brookings reports on school boards. The first report analyzes how the COVID and culture-war conflicts affected school boards across the country. The second report presents findings from a nationally representative survey of school board members, documenting board members’ views and experiences and exploring what has changed since the onset of the pandemic. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a NACE26 Workshop: Coaching Skills and Practice Management on Monday, June 8^th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This course provides coaching strategies and best practices to establish and conduct effective and ethical coaching sessions for clients. You will learn strategies and skills to create an environment that supports mutual respect. You will also learn methods to communicate effectively during a coaching session. Attendees will use empowerment and positive reinforcement to create a coaching alliance and contribute to practice. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Manufacturing Institute is hosting a Heroes MAKE America for Manufacturers webinar on Monday, June 8^th, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This session will serve as an overview for company representatives who want to learn how to get involved. An overview of the program will be presented as well as insight into how to connect with the incredibly diverse talent pool of veterans and military spouses as well as resources to help prepare your company to recruit, hire, and retain this talent. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Conference and Expo starting Tuesday, June 9^th through Thursday, June 11^th, in Denver, CO. Join 2,200+ career services and recruiting professionals, employers, and innovators for bold conversations, fresh insights, and unmatched networking. Learn from leading research and best practices, discover cutting-edge tools in the Expo Hall, and grow your expertise while earning CE credits—all at our profession’s most dynamic gathering. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting an MSDC Emerging Industries and Occupations Meeting on Tuesday, June 9^th. The MSDC hosts an Emerging Industries and Occupations Working Group to support agencies in analyzing new or rapidly evolving sectors and jobs to inform workforce development, education, and economic development strategies. Staff from state agencies and partner organizations are encouraged to attend and engage in this collaborative discussion. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting HSAs in a High-Cost Economy – How Employers Can Drive Affordability and Engagement on Tuesday, June 9^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Rising healthcare costs are putting pressure on both employers and employees. As deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses continue to climb, organizations are being asked to help staff manage affordability — without significantly increasing total rewards spend. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can play a critical role in this environment, but only when they’re designed, funded, and communicated with intention. Too often, HSAs are positioned as long-term savings vehicles or, conversely, as transactional spending accounts — leaving employees confused and under-engaged. In this session, we’ll show you how to reframe HSAs as a flexible affordability strategy that helps employees manage healthcare costs now while building long-term financial resilience. Employers will learn how plan design choices, employer contributions, and practical communication strategies can make HSAs feel attainable — not intimidating — across a diverse workforce. Attendees will walk away with concrete ideas to strengthen HSA engagement, lower financial friction for employees, and future-proof their total rewards strategy without chasing every new trend. Click here to learn more and register.

• Shift Work Forward, formerly known as National Fund, is hosting a webinar on Collective Impact, Real Change: How Cross-Sector Partnerships Shift Employer Practices on Tuesday, June 9^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The willingness and ability of employers to implement practice change is key to building equitable workplaces. While many employers have the will, they are uncertain of the way. Cross-sector collaboration can accelerate employer practice change and advance workforce equity at scale by giving employers the skills, tools, and confidence to lead change. The session highlights Chicago’s collective employer programs that use a cohort model to successfully shift employer behaviors across hiring, retention, and advancement with a focus on fair chance hiring, engaging young adults as they enter the workforce, training frontline managers, and accessing “untapped” talent across Chicago. Presenters, including workforce development practitioners and employer partners, will share how cross-sector coordinated partnerships, peer learning, and coaching can support employers in moving from awareness to action. The session offers a practical, replicable framework for regions seeking to align multi-sector partnerships around equitable practice change. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting The Emerging Main Street Workforce on Wednesday, June 10^th, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Adapting to shifts in technology, worker expectations, and work models for small businesses on Main Street. Covers remote and hybrid norms, gig work, quality-of-life factors, data-driven labor market insights, and practical tools to design high-quality jobs and retain talent. Includes case studies and simulation exercises. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on Communicating for Policy on Wednesday, June 10^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join the Aspen Policy Academy to learn the basics of communicating your ideas for policy impact to stakeholders both in and outside of government. This program will teach you broad principles for communicating to policymakers, as well as tips on how to more effectively communicate — both in writing and orally — in order to achieve policy change on the issues you care about. Click here to learn more and register.

• REMI is hosting a webinar on the Economic Impacts of Sports Team Expansion on Wednesday, June 10^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Professional sport leagues across the United States are expanding their reach into new cities. A new team can bring high-level competition to a city, uniting the population through sports. Along with this, sporting teams bring major economic stimulus, including impacts on tourism, local business, construction, and more. Measuring these economic impacts is important to stakeholders. In this webinar, REMI will demonstrate how REMI PROSERIS and our core models can be used to quantify the economic impacts of sporting team relocations and expansion. This webinar will cover the impacts of long-term employment, disposable income, gross regional product, and more. Attendees will learn how to properly model construction and operations phases, tourism impacts, public finance, and more to see how the regional economy can be affected. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Council for Community and Economic Research is hosting a CERP Presentation: Transforming Labor Market Reports – From Static Analysis to Interactive Dashboards on Wednesday, June 10^th, starting at 3:00 PM. In this webinar Abby Latture, Senior Research Analyst with the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group, will present on the results of her Certified Economic Research Professional (CERP) project, which focuses on enhancing the delivery of labor market data through the development of an interactive Tableau dashboard. The session will begin with an overview of the Greater Memphis Economic Research Group’s existing monthly jobs reports, including how labor market data is collected, organized, and analyzed. It will then outline the process of translating these static reports into a dynamic, interactive dashboard format. The webinar will also explore how interactive dashboards improve accessibility, usability, and flexibility when communicating regional economic data. Click here to learn more and register.

• Brookings is hosting a webinar on Building the NEST: Network Practices and Learnings on Thursday, June 11^th, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. In an increasingly complex world, children and young people need a breadth of skills to navigate evolving challenges and participate in changing societies. The Network for Education Systems Transformation (NEST) is a global network, co-led by civil society organizations from the Global South, working to understand and catalyze education systems transformation so all learners can develop this breadth of skills. Through co-created and contextually rooted evidence, resources, and tools, NEST strengthens collaboration and builds capacity, commitment, and cohesion among education ecosystem actors. On June 11^th, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings will host a conversation on the evolution of NEST as a collaborative research-action network. NEST members will reflect on their journey from 2023 until today, sharing frameworks, practices, and lessons that brought together 10 organizations around a shared mission of transforming education systems. The conversation will highlight practical insights into what it takes to build and sustain a mission-driven network. Click here to learn more and register.

• Bonterra is hosting Igniting Impact: How SparkWheel Transformed its Data Story on Thursday, June 11^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Nonprofits working across multiple schools and communities often face a common challenge: how to capture meaningful data without losing sight of the people behind it. For organizations like SparkWheel – serving more than 30,000 students across 60+ schools – strong data systems aren’t just about reporting. They are essential to understanding student needs, strengthening supports, and demonstrating real outcomes. Join Judy from SparkWheel as she shares how the organization evolved its data approach to better support students, strengthen decision-making, and demonstrate impact over a period of significant growth. From early challenges with fragmented systems to building a more cohesive data strategy, this session will highlight what it takes to turn information into insight – and insight into action. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting Balancing Public Meeting and Records Transparency Amid Rising Threats and Public Pressure on Thursday, June 11^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Public meetings and public records are foundational to transparency and accountability in county government. At the same time, today’s environment presents new challenges, as public officials and staff navigate heightened civic tension, evolving security risks, and increasing demands for information. In this webinar, NACo will explore three interconnected priorities: maintaining safe and orderly public meetings, protecting the personal information of public officials and staff, and safeguarding sensitive resident data – including voter-related records – while continuing to meet legal requirements for public access. Participants will gain practical strategies to support both transparency and safety. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Making Impact Visible: Using Data and Narrative to Drive Alignment on Thursday, June 11^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the first session of the Health and Wellbeing Capacity Building Series: From Vision to Action. This five-session learning experience is designed to help cities strengthen their ability to advance community wellbeing through clear frameworks, actionable policy tools, meaningful data, sustainable resources, and creative processes grounded in arts and culture to amplify impact. Led byPorchLight Insights, this first session will guide cities in transforming quantitative and qualitative data into narratives that resonate with residents, staff, and decision-makers. Participants will learn best practices for ethical and accessible data use, techniques for pairing data with community voice, and approaches for using storytelling to build trust, inform decisions, and align stakeholders around shared wellbeing goals. The session will also emphasize how data and narrative can directly inform decision-making and resource allocation. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Total Transcript, Real Outcomes: Redefining High School Equivalency for Career Pathway Success on Monday, June 15^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Mississippi’s innovative Total Transcript model is expanding access to high school equivalency by recognizing achievement through GED®, HiSET®, and ACT® WorkKeys®. This webinar will explore how Mississippi integrated workforce readiness and academic attainment to accelerate career pathways, increase credential opportunities, and support adult learner success. Participants will gain practical insight into policy development, implementation strategies, partnerships, and lessons learned that can be adapted within their own states and programs. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting Session 1: Career Coaching Best Practices on Tuesday, June 16^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This interactive first session of the Summer Learning Series introduces workforce professionals, career coaches, advisors, and helping practitioners to foundational coaching strategies and best practices for supporting clients through career and life transitions. Participants will explore practical coaching approaches, including strengths-based and solution-focused techniques, with a deeper focus on the GROW coaching model (Goals, Reality, Opportunities, and Way Forward). Through real-world scenarios and interactive activities, attendees will learn strategies to strengthen client engagement, accountability, goal setting, problem solving, and action planning across diverse populations and workforce settings. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting a Workforce Community Roundtable: Eligible Training Provider Lists and Workforce Pell on Tuesday, June 16^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Workforce Information Technology Support Center (Workforce ITSC) is hosting a virtual roundtable on using Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) processes to implement Workforce Pell. States play a key role in putting these requirements into practice, including program eligibility determination, data validation, reporting, and ongoing oversight in coordination with federal accountability expectations. Hosted and moderated by Workforce ITSC, this virtual roundtable will focus on the technology, data, and systems needed to implement Workforce Pell and how existing ETPL processes, performance frameworks, and reporting infrastructure can support these efforts. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting Shared Futures 2026 on Wednesday, June 17^th, in New York City. The exact location will be provided upon registration. From the printing press to the internet, transformative technologies were built by engineers but brought to life by artists. Today, AI is introducing a new canvas for creators. On June 17^th, in New York City, Shared Futures: The AI Forum brings together cultural architects, artists, inventors and thinkers to explore how AI is reshaping the way we live, create, connect, and evolve. Through performances, conversations, and experiments, the forum offers a glimpse of how AI can deepen, and not diminish, what makes us human. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting Neighborhood Development Strategies starting Wednesday, June 17^th, from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Neighborhoods are more than just places—they are the heart and soul of a community. This course will explore strategies for placemaking, community engagement, and sustainable revitalization efforts. You will learn how to leverage data, form impactful partnerships, and implement development practices that create lasting, positive change for your community’s neighborhoods. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Manufacturing Institute is hosting a webinar on Preventing Burnout While Caring for Others on Wednesday, June 17^th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Balancing the demands of a career in manufacturing with caregiving responsibilities — whether for children, aging parents or other loved ones — can push even the most dedicated professionals to their limits. This Solution Series webinar is designed to provide practical, real-world strategies that individuals and organizations can apply immediately. In addition to supporting your own well-being, this session is especially valuable for HR and people leaders looking to better support employees navigating caregiving responsibilities through thoughtful policies, practices and day-to-day leadership. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a webinar on Supporting Learners in Career Pathways on Thursday, June 18^th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the first session of the “Building Pathways to Success: CORD’s Summer Learning Series.” This workshop, directed toward counselors and career advisors, will explore promising practices for developing a career preparation ecosystem that prepares all learners for success. Participants will develop action steps to employ efficient program design that accommodates the needs of learners by removing barriers and surrounding learners with holistic supports. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting the Power of the Page: Journaling for Professional Clarity and Growth on Thursday, June 18^th, starting at 2:00 PM. In this webinar, Student Ambassador Raylena Hayes will share how journaling can be a transformative best practice for ambassadors and educators alike. She will demonstrate how consistent reflection allows us to process complex thoughts, make sense of professional challenges, and document our personal evolution. Attendees will learn specific journaling techniques to help them track their growth, manage stress, and use their past selves as a roadmap for future success. Click here to register via Zoom.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting AI and the Good Society on Thursday, June 18^th, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM, in Midtown Manhattan. The exact location will be provided upon registration. This one-on-one conversation between Jack Clark (Anthropic Head of Public Benefit) and Samuel Kimbriel (Philosophy & Society, Aspen Institute, Found and Executive Director) will cover how the speed of tech is inspiring major philosophical questions including what human agency looks like in an age of artificial intelligence and what is likely to happen to human community. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting its Career Pathways Leadership Certification – New Summer Session starting Thursday, June 18^th through Friday, June 19^th, at the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815). Join education and workforce leaders in Long Beach this summer for an in-person Career Pathways Leadership Certification experience focused on strengthening regional career pathways systems and advancing collaboration across education and industry partners. This immersive, in‑person professional learning experience supports participants in strengthening career pathways systems. Anchored in CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment, the certification provides a shared, research‑based approach to designing and improving high‑quality pathways across education and workforce contexts. Participants engage in hands‑on learning, facilitated discussions, team‑based problem solving, and guided planning focused on key elements of effective pathways: program design, learner navigation, work‑based learning, employer partnerships, and communication. Using the Framework as a practical planning tool, participants assess their current systems and develop clear, actionable plans to support implementation and continuous improvement. The result is stronger collaboration, improved learner experiences, and more aligned career pathways that are scalable and adaptable across communities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its Virtual 2026 Conference and Expo starting Wednesday, June 24^th and Thursday, June 25^th. With live-streamed presentations, high-energy activities, and virtual connections, you will gain the insights, connections, and resources to advance your work—without leaving your desk. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on Collaborative Leadership Leads to Housing for All on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Homebuilders for a conversation on approaches to advancing attainable housing solutions in communities across the country. This webinar will explore how local leaders are building consensus, fostering collaboration and advancing practical housing strategies that meet the needs of residents. Panelists will share how a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to housing can help drive meaningful progress and strengthen communities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting an MSDC Learn-and-Share Series: Approaching the Reentry Data Challenge on Wednesday, June 24^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Join the Multistate Data Collaborative (MSDC) team for an engaging webinar exploring how administrative and program data can be used to strengthen workforce and reentry outcomes. Presenters from MDRC will share how cross-agency data and partnerships can drive program improvement and answer key policy questions at the intersection of workforce development and criminal justice. Whether you work in workforce development, reentry services, research, or state policy, this session will provide valuable examples and actionable ideas for advancing data-informed decision-making. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting its 30 Minutes of Excellence – June: Activating Your Board for Real Workforce Results on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join Cape and Islands Workforce Board (CIWB) and Massachusetts Workforce Association for this 30 Minutes of Excellence session to learn how a strategically restructured board grounded in diverse industry, geography, and lived experience, has strengthened alignment with regional workforce needs. The presenters will share how intentional onboarding and clear communication from the board to frontline staff support effective policy implementation and day-to-day operations. Participants will gain practical insights into how this approach has increased board engagement, strengthened partnerships, and improved the ability to quickly respond to funding opportunities and community needs across the Cape and Islands. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) 2026 Summer Conference starting Wednesday, June 24^th through Friday, June 26^th, in Broken Arrow, OK. This dynamic annual event brings together women leaders from across the country to connect, collaborate and advance the future of local government. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about local policy issues, engage in meaningful discussions, expand your network, and strengthen your governance skills. Stay tuned for exciting updates on this year’s conference theme, speakers, session titles and more. Click here to learn more and save the date!

• REMI is hosting 2026 State of the Commonwealth Virginia’s Economy and the War on Wednesday, June 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This webinar is being presented by Dr. Bob McNab from the Department of Economics in the Strome College of Business and the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University. Each year, Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University releases a State of the Commonwealth Report that reviews the Virginia economy and contributes to discussions about future outlook for Virginia residents. In this presentation, Dr. McNab will discuss the Commonwealth of Virginia’s economy with specific attention to the economic impacts of the war with Iran. He will focus on the war’s impact on inflation, higher tariffs, and cuts to the federal workforce. He will also touch on reductions to legal immigration, and foreign student flows into institutions of higher education. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Sustaining the Work: Strategically Leveraging Opioid Settlement Funds on Thursday, June 25^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the second session of the Health and Wellbeing Capacity Building Series: From Vision to Action. This five-session learning experience is designed to help cities strengthen their ability to advance community wellbeing through clear frameworks, actionable policy tools, meaningful data, sustainable resources, and creative processes grounded in arts and culture to amplify impact. Sustainable change requires durable resources. This session focuses on how cities can align opioid settlement funds with their broader wellbeing and systems-change goals to maximize long-term impact. This session represents a critical turning point, where cities move from planning and analysis to making real investment decisions. In partnership with the Big Cities Health Coalition, participants will explore how to assess local needs, prioritize evidence-based strategies, and make investment decisions that support long-term impact, strengthen behavioral health systems, and advance equity. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting its June Public Policy PowerUp on Tuesday, June 26^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Get an update on the most pressing issues on Capitol Hill. Topics will include federal funding, and the tools NAWB is providing to help you take action to support the workforce development system. Bring your questions and hear from experts. Click here to register.

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting the NLx Research Hub: Connect 2026 starting Tuesday, July 7^th through Wednesday, July 8^th, at the Grand Hyatt Washington (1000 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001). NLx Research Hub: Connect 2026 is the second annual in person convening designed to support learning, collaboration, and innovation around the National Labor Exchange (NLx) Research Hub community. The NLx Research Hub is a nationwide source for comprehensive, transparent and actionable labor market data, delivering trusted job posting data, tools, and insights to support informed decisions and drive innovation across the workforce and education system. Connect 2026 brings together state workforce agencies, researchers, digital solution developers and other labor market data stakeholders who use—or want to use—NLx data to inform policy, research, and practice. Connect emphasizes peer learning, hands on engagement, and open dialogue. Participants will see real world examples of how NLx data is being applied, gain insight into current and upcoming NLx Research Hub offerings, and have opportunities to shape future enhancements. Attend to learn, connect, and help advance data driven workforce solutions. 

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting the 2026 Veterans Conference starting Wednesday, July 8^th through Friday, July 10^th, at the Grand Hyatt (1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001). The Veterans Conference focuses on “Serving Those Who Served,” and features learning opportunities for staff from state workforce agencies and partner organizations who serve veterans and transitioning service members. Planners for the 2026 Veterans Conference are seeking workshop presenters and panelists from external stakeholders who can provide learning opportunities for conference attendees on a variety of topics relevant to serving our nation’s Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, caregivers and military spouses, and the employers who hire them. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on Policy 101 on Wednesday, July 8^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The Aspen Institute’s Policy 101 webinars are conducted regularly to introduce new audiences to the basics of the policy process. This program teaches participants how to think about policy expansively and introduces them to a framework for understanding how to change policy on the issues they care about. It also gives an overview of the six steps of policy impact. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a webinar on Creating Maps to Align Career Pathways on Wednesday, July 8^th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the second session of the “Building Pathways to Success: CORD’s Summer Learning Series.” This workshop helps you assess existing pathways to uncover gaps and identify opportunities for your learners. We will help you envision seamless pathways of stackable credentials, giving learners of all ages and skill levels practical building blocks for in-demand skills, employment opportunities, and career advancement. Participants will develop a pathway map and action steps to address gaps and build alignment. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Navigating Professional Spaces: Campus, Internships, and Beyond on Wednesday, July 8^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Professionalism is more than workplace etiquette — it is a transferable skill that shapes success in academic, workplace, and community environments. In this engaging panel discussion, participants will hear perspectives from students, faculty, and employers as they explore how professionalism is defined, demonstrated, and developed across different settings. Using the NACE definition of professionalism as a foundation, panelists will discuss workplace expectations, student interactions, communication styles, accountability, and the evolving nature of professional growth. Attendees will gain practical insight into the behaviors and mindsets that contribute to success both on campus and throughout their careers. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting How Do They Do it? Using AI to Evaluate Your Workforce Board: A Workforce Board’s Journey to Data-Driven Marketing Strategies on Thursday, July 9^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Along the way, Board Leaders realized their WIOA-centered brand no longer reflected the full scope and impact of their initiatives. Through a comprehensive brand sentiment analysis, WDBCCC embarked on an objective process to reposition their organization, strengthen community relevance, and elevate their visibility.  They will explore WDBCCC’s brand-building case study and discover how AI can help workforce and education organizations assess public perception, identify brand gaps, and refine communication strategies. Whether you are just starting to dig into your own marketing strategy or looking to refine how you communicate results, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped to market your workforce board more effectively. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting the Grassroots Advocacy Series: In-District Advocacy During Congressional Recess on Thursday, July 9^th, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. Prepare to make the most of the August congressional recess with this practical, how-to webinar for county leaders. This session will walk through NACo’s new recess advocacy guide and provide step-by-step guidance on engaging members of Congress while they are in their districts. Attendees will learn how to request meetings and site visits, understand when to pursue in-office versus on-site engagement and gain tips for hosting effective visits and maintaining relationships with congressional offices. The session will also highlight key in-district periods on the congressional calendar to help counties plan and act with confidence. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Creative Processes: Expanding Impact Through Arts and Culture on Thursday, July 9^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the third session of the Health and Wellbeing Capacity Building Series: From Vision to Action. This five-session learning experience is designed to help cities strengthen their ability to advance community wellbeing through clear frameworks, actionable policy tools, meaningful data, sustainable resources, and creative processes grounded in arts and culture to amplify impact. When cities face complex challenges, city staff often rely on familiar solutions and established workflows. Whether a challenge is new or deeply rooted, creative processes grounded in arts and culture can expand how cities approach problem-solving, engage communities more meaningfully, and amplify impact. Participants will learn how artists and cultural practitioners can partner with municipal teams and communities to introduce new ways of seeing, questioning, and working. Whether through creative engagement in community or collaborative problem-solving within city systems, arts-based processes can create space for experimentation, surface new perspectives, and generate innovative strategies that traditional approaches may overlook. Click here to learn more and register.

• American College Testing (ACT) is hosting the ACT Summit: Where Policy and Practice Meet Purpose starting Monday, July 13^th through Wednesday, July 15^th, at the JW Marriott Nashville (201 8^th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203). Ignite innovation and drive meaningful change at the 2026 ACT Summit: Where Policy and Practice Meet Purpose to solve today’s most pressing challenges across education and workforce. This Summit builds on ACT’s tradition of bringing together experts from across the country, as seen in past events like the ACT Workforce Summit and the ACT Enrollment Management Summit. It creates a dynamic platform for actionable insights and cutting-edge policy discussions across interconnected fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions that span the K-career spectrum. Dive into cross-sector sessions designed to spark collaboration, foster problem-solving, and shape the future of education and the workforce. Early bird registration ends March 2^nd. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting an Economic Development Ethics Workshop on Monday, July 13^th, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Are you faced with ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Do you have the tools to deal with ethical issues? Economic developers regularly encounter situations that require sound judgment and strength of character. Saying no is not always easy but may be the right thing to do. This session will provide essential instruction on ethics in economic development and will provide you with the tools to foster a culture of high standards in your organization. No theoretical lecture, this workshop will focus on real life ethical situations faced by economic developers where your decisions could mean the difference between success and failure in your career and life. Click here to learn more and register.

• Jobs for the Future is hosting its Legislative Summit 2026 starting Monday, July 13^th through Wednesday, July 15^th, at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001). The federal policy landscape is rapidly changing, impacting learning, work, and economic advancement opportunities. Join us for Jobs for the Future’s inaugural Legislative Summit at Horizons 2026 to gain critical insights and direct access to influence change. During this summit, Jobs for the Future will advance a federal policy agenda that aims to transform the U.S. education and workforce systems to ensure there are No Dead Ends to economic opportunity in America. This agenda seeks to break down barriers to quality jobs and drive economic success for people, businesses, and communities. By submitting your application to participate in the Legislative Summit, you will be able to lend your voice and expertise to urgent policy conversations in solidarity with field leaders from your state and across the nation. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a NACE Competencies Deep Dive: Institute-Wide Competency Integration on Tuesday, July 14^th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Have you been building a vision for weaving career preparation throughout the academic experience for your students? Consider joining the NACE Competency Deep Dive to solidify your vision and learn practical strategies for moving career readiness from the sidelines to an integrated, scaffolded part of the student experience. Join this interactive, virtual event and hear from colleagues with successful models for campus-wide competency integration that support students’ career readiness. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting an Environmental Policy Accelerator starting Tuesday, July 14^th through Tuesday, November 3^rd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM over a series of six sessions. The Environmental Policy Accelerator is a 6-session, part-time, free program, run in partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Energy and Environment Program, that helps individuals and teams refine and strengthen a partially developed policy solution to an environmental problem. During this short course, participants will workshop their ideas, getting direct feedback from peers and Aspen Institute instructors, while also learning our core framework for achieving policy impact. By the end of the program, candidates will have developed a concrete environmental policy solution, produced a set of tangible outputs, and begun implementing an advocacy plan to present their solution to a decisionmaker, culminating in an opportunity to share their work directly with a key policymaker. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition starting Friday, July 17^th through Monday, July 20^th, beginning at 8:00 AM, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130). The NACo Annual Conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs. The conference will include dozens of committee and caucus meetings, educational workshops, general sessions and more. Sessions will offer learning and best practices on the full range of county responsibilities and domestic policy issues. NACo membership will also elect new leadership and set the organization’s policy priorities during the Annual Business Meeting. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Management Institute starting Sunday, July 19^th through Thursday, July 23^rd, at the Georgia State University Buckhead Center (3348 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326). The career services profession is evolving, informed by changes in our culture, expectations among higher education leaders and students, demands for a student experience that empowers every learner to thrive, and a transformation in employer relations. Now more than ever, career services leadership plays a critical role in institutional effectiveness and student success. Designed for emerging and aspiring leaders, you will strengthen the leadership skills needed to contribute to and build a stronger and more successful career services team. This program will also promote evidence-based leadership strategies to excel within the field of career services and pave your way to greater organizational success. Participants will meet virtually prior to the four day in-person experience. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting Session 2: Career Coaching in a Turbulent Labor Market – Building Hope, Skills, and Strategy on Tuesday, July 21^st, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This second session of the Summer Learning Series equips workforce development professionals with practical strategies to coach clients through labor market uncertainty, career transitions, and changing skill demands. Using hope-centered career development and coaching frameworks like the GROW model, participants will learn how to build client resilience, motivation, and adaptability while guiding upskilling, reskilling, career branding, and professional development planning. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to help clients navigate disruption, identify growth opportunities, and move from uncertainty to empowered action. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting Rightsizing Resources in Uncertain Times on Wednesday, July 22^nd, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This virtual event will provide tools to sustain nonprofit and community programs when resources are constrained. The focus will be on disruption analysis, prioritization matrices, predictive analytics, and strategic communication to maintain funding and trust. Attendees will practice drafting a 60-second ‘disruptor pitch’ and work through a resource-reallocation simulation. Click here to learn more and register.

• American College Testing (ACT) is hosting its ACT Counselor Summer Webinar Series starting Wednesday, July 22^nd, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. As fall planning approaches, your schedule is demanding. Join the ACT Counselor Outreach Team for a four-part webinar series designed to translate complex data into stronger advising conversations and schoolwide impact. Whether you’re supporting first-generation applicants or aligning with your administration, these sessions provide practical frameworks and tools you need to support students navigating admissions, testing, and postsecondary planning. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Scaling Work-Integrated Learning from Program, Platform, and Faculty Perspectives on Wednesday, July 22^nd, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. As the demand for career readiness intensifies, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) has moved from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative. However, scaling these experiences requires more than just intent; it requires a coordinated program, an agile platform, and engaged faculty. Join Elliot Felix and a panel of experts from Arizona State University, the University of Minnesota, and Riipen to explore WIL through four critical lenses: the national landscape, institutional programming, technological platforms, and faculty integration. Participants will gain actionable strategies to overcome systemic barriers, leverage technology for scale, and empower faculty to embed experiential learning into the curriculum. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting its 30 Minutes of Excellence – July: Moving Employers from Hesitation to Confidence – Strategies for Engaging Employers Around Disability Income on Wednesday, July 22^nd, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Workforce professionals often encounter employers who express uncertainty or hesitation when discussing the employment of individuals with disabilities. This session will provide practical strategies for engaging employers in productive conversations that move beyond assumptions and toward opportunity-focused thinking. Participants will learn approaches for addressing common employer concerns, navigating (American Disability Act) ADA-related conversations, and effectively communicating the value individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. The session will also explore promising practices workforce professionals can use to strengthen employer partnerships, increase employer confidence, and create more inclusive employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting its July Public Policy PowerUp on Friday, July 24^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Get an update on the most pressing issues on Capitol Hill. Topics will include federal funding, and the tools NAWB is providing to help you take action to support the workforce development system. Bring your questions and hear from experts. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting its Legislative Summit starting Monday, July 27^th through Wednesday, July 29^th, at the McCormick Place Convention Center (2301 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). Each year, NCSL brings together state legislators and state legislative staff for the Legislative Summit, the largest and most substantive meeting of its kind in the nation. NCSL invites you to exhibit along with organizations that include corporations, federal, state, and local government agencies, trade associations, special interest groups, and consulting firms. Registration opens April 1^st. Click here to learn more.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Beyond the Career Center: Scaling Readiness Through Curricular Integration and Partnerships on Tuesday, July 28^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Career readiness can no longer be a destination for the self-selected few; it must be the foundation for every student to ensure higher education delivers on our goals of equitable student success outcomes. This session shares lessons learned at the VCU School of Business as we shifted career development from an optional extracurricular add-on to a core academic pillar. The core of the strategy is a four-year integrated curriculum that begins with embedded mentoring in the first year, moves through a required professional development course, and culminates in industry-specific pathways and classroom career panels. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a webinar on Integrating Apprenticeships into Career Pathways on Thursday, July 30^th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the third session of the “Building Pathways to Success: CORD’s Summer Learning Series.” This workshop explores the seamless integration of work-based learning that fosters apprenticeships within career pathways. From classroom-based career exploration to internships and apprenticeships, we will cover practical approaches for bridging education and work. Attendees will develop action steps for integrating these into their own state and local career pathways. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Virtual Capstone: Career Coaching Intensive starting Wednesday, August 5^th through Thursday, August 6^th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Join NACE at their Virtual Capstone: Career Coaching Intensive! In this two-day content rich webcast, you’ll learn effective coaching techniques to use with groups as well as individuals, learn how to select and apply the technique best suited for your clients, and gain insight into leading practices in career coaching. Appropriate for practitioners at all levels, the Career Coaching Intensive will empower you to effectively support your students in the career development process. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting an Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies event starting Wednesday, August 5^th through Thursday, August 6^th, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Small businesses are the backbone of economic growth. This course provides an in-depth look at the essential elements of small business support—from financing and incubation to export assistance and beyond. You’ll discover how to equip entrepreneurs with the resources they need to overcome challenges, thrive in competitive markets, and build sustainable ventures that strengthen your community’s economy. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Workforce Innovation Network Quarterly Calls on Thursday, August 6^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Strong workforce development drives economic growth, reduces un- and underemployment, and promotes social mobility. We invite local leaders to join NLC’s Workforce Innovation Network (WIN), a space for municipal leaders to learn from one another, share tools and resources, and discuss key workforce development issues. Join WIN Quarterly Calls to connect with industry experts to learn about the latest trends, resources, and opportunities for communities to advance workforce success for all residents. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Virtual 30-Hour Career Coaching Institute starting Monday, August 10^th through Thursday, August 13^th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Side-by-side programming maximizes time, travel, learning, and networking for candidates seeking the Board-Certified Coach credential. The NACE Coaching Certification Program (CCP) is a training program designed for career services members wishing to demonstrate their success as a career coach using proven ethical and professional standards in their pursuit of the Board-Certified Coach (BCC) credential offered through the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE). During this 3.5-day intensive program, individuals will engage in blended and collaborative learning opportunities applying skills gained through small-group, whole-group, and individual practice. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting an Early Career Recruiting Roundtable on Wednesday, August 12^th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Yello (55 East Monroe Street, Suite #3600, Chicago, IL 60603). Join fellow employers responsible for early career recruiting and campus partnerships for an interactive roundtable discussion. Exchange ideas, compare approaches, and talk through the challenges shaping early talent hiring today—from building strong campus pipelines to evolving intern and entry-level programs. Your input will help shape the conversation—register to reserve your seat. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a webinar on Necessary Skills Now: Integrating Employability Skills into Career Pathways on Thursday, August 13^th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is the final session of the “Building Pathways to Success: CORD’s Summer Learning Series.” Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed specifically for educators, focusing on the integration of employability skills into technical programs. Participants will learn about employer perspectives on in-demand employability skills and strategies for embedding those skills into existing courses. The presenters will share bite-sized resources that can have a big impact on programs, along with a suite of classroom-ready tools that can be used immediately. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting How Do They Do it? Building Aerospace Talent Through Apprenticeship: Lockheed Martin’s 10-Year Workforce Innovation Journey on Thursday, August 13^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. During this event, NAWB’s host Todd Nielsen, Director of Denver Workforce Services, will sit down with Michelle Foley of Tri-County Workforce Development Board and Brandon Toya of Lockheed Martin to talk about how the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) has supported Lockheed Martin who is celebrating 10 years of workforce innovation through this nationally recognized registered apprenticeship program in Colorado. Originally launched in 2016 to address an aging workforce and shifting labor market demands, Lockheed Martin’s AMTAP program replaced traditional credential requirements with a skills-based approach focused on transferable skills, growth potential, and long-term career mobility. Join Brandon Toya as he shares how Lockheed Martin and Tri-County WDB built a successful “grow-your-own” workforce strategy that strengthens production readiness while creating life-changing opportunities in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Learn how the company designed accelerated earn-and-learn pathways leading to full-time employment, industry-recognized certifications, and career advancement into engineering, cybersecurity, leadership, and beyond. This session will explore key lessons in apprenticeship design, employer partnerships, workforce ecosystem building, and scaling innovative talent strategies across industries and regions. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting its 2026 Business Services Academy starting on Monday, August 17^th through Wednesday, August 19^th, at the South Point Hotel & Casino (9777 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89183). This academy is designed to equip workforce professionals working with businesses and employers with the tools, knowledge, and expertise needed to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of business services. Learn from seasoned professionals and industry experts who will share their knowledge and experiences. Benefit from insights, best practices, and real-world examples that you can apply directly to your work. Connect with like-minded professionals, expand your professional network, and foster valuable relationships that can support your career growth. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the industry. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting  Session 3: Trauma-Informed Coaching for Career Development Professionals on Tuesday, August 18^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This third session of the Summer Learning Series equips career coaches, workforce development professionals, and helping practitioners with practical trauma-informed coaching strategies to better support clients navigating career, education, and life transitions. Participants will explore how trauma and chronic stress impact motivation, confidence, decision-making, and engagement, while learning strengths-based, culturally responsive approaches that foster trust, psychological safety, and long-term growth. The session provides ready-to-use tools to improve client engagement, coaching effectiveness, and outcomes across diverse populations. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting an Early Childhood Leaders Peer Network Series on Wednesday, August 19^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM. Across the country, cities, towns, and villages are navigating unprecedented challenges, while still working to ensure young children and families have what they need to thrive. In moments like this, local leadership matters more than ever. This four-part peer learning series is designed to support cities as they strengthen early childhood systems, learn from one another, and stay connected to what’s emerging nationwide. This series introduces the Municipal Roadmap to Early Childhood Success, a practical framework grounded in real city experience, peer exchange, and strategies that help local governments protect progress and build responsive systems for children and families. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Southeastern Employment & Training Association (SETA) is hosting its Fall Conference from Sunday August 30^th to Wednesday, September 2^nd, in Louisville, KY. This is an exciting opportunity for workforce development professionals to share their expertise, elevate their visibility, and influence the field through high‑quality, engaging presentations. Click here to learn more.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Know Before You Go: What to Expect at Flood the Hill on Monday, August 31^st, starting at 2:00 PM. Heading to Flood the Hill? COABE will cover event expectations, travel and packing tips, important logistics, and the pre-work assignment you’ll complete before arriving for the on-site training on September 16^th. Whether this is your first advocacy event or you’re a returning participant, this session will help you arrive informed, prepared, and ready to advocate. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with NCCAE, is hosting the 2026 NCCAE Federal-State Policy Exchange starting Wednesday, September 2^nd through Friday, September 4^th, starting at 1:30 PM, at the Government Finance Officers Association Headquarters (203 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601). The Federal-State Policy Exchange (FSPX), formerly the “Knowledge Management Forum”, brings together representatives from the state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on advocacy strategies for emerging county issues, such as tax reform and land use authority. It is co-hosted by NACo and NCCAE.  

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting  Session 4: Helping Clients Overcome Unconscious Bias on Tuesday, September 15^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. This interactive last session of the Summer Learning Series equips workforce development professionals, career coaches, and helping practitioners with practical strategies to support clients navigating unconscious bias and discrimination in the job search and workplace. Participants will explore how bias and intersectionality impact career development, hiring, and advancement while learning culturally responsive coaching techniques that promote resilience, self-advocacy, confidence, and equitable career outcomes for diverse populations. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Flood the Hill starting Wednesday, September 16^th through Thursday, September 17^th, in Washington, D.C. Join COABE in Washington, D.C., for Flood the Hill during Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. This impactful event brings together adult learners, educators, and advocates from across the country to meet with Members of Congress and share how adult education transforms lives and communities. COABE members are invited to engage directly with federal lawmakers, elevate the voice of the field, and build lasting relationships with elected officials. When possible, participants are encouraged to bring outstanding learners and workforce partners to help showcase their work on a national stage. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting the 2026 NASWA Summit starting Wednesday, September 16^th through Thursday, September 17^th, at the Milwaukee Baird Convention Center (400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203). The SUMMIT is the premier workforce and unemployment insurance conference where leaders of the nation’s state workforce agencies gather to collaborate on key issues across the public workforce system and share promising practices. Focus areas will include workforce development activities and employment services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), unemployment insurance, employment statistics and labor market information, information technology, communications, legal issues, and other topics of interest to state workforce agencies. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Applicants and AI: How Gen Z’s Rewriting the Recruiting Rulebook on Tuesday, September 22^nd, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Nearly 60 percent of students report using AI to prepare for interviews, but few know whether that’s considered acceptable. The reality is that both candidates and employers are navigating the same uncertainty: everyone knows AI is here, but no one is quite sure when or how it should be used. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot become embedded in everyday learning and communication, Gen Z is redefining what it means to prepare for and participate in recruiting. Drawing on Rewriting the Code’s national dataset of more than 3,500 students and early-career professionals, this session will share original findings on how candidates are using AI, and, just as importantly, where misalignment exists between student, recruiter, and institutional expectations. Click here to learn more and register.

• Shift Work Forward, formerly known as National Fund, is hosting its SHIFT Conference 2026 starting Tuesday, September 22^nd through Thursday, September 24^th, at the Clyde Hotel (330 Tijeras Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102). The SHIFT Conference is the premier biennial gathering of leaders and innovators committed to shaping the future of work. At this 2026 event at the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, bold strategies will be explored to redesign work, expand opportunity, and shape systems rooted in collaboration, trust, and a shared vision of an equitable future. This conference will feature conversations on the biggest topics affecting the field like how artificial intelligence and other factors are shifting the labor market; what it takes to improve job quality within existing roles; and how employers are redesigning jobs in partnership with workers. Sessions will also explore solutions to structural barriers like childcare and transportation, strategies to expand economic mobility, and what it means to move from listening to truly sharing power with workers. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting its 2026 Energy Symposium starting Wednesday, September 23^rd through Friday, September 25^th, in Potter County, TX. This two-day event will offer county officials a unique opportunity to engage with the most pressing energy issues shaping rural America today. Attendees will hear from experts, exchange ideas with peers and gain practical insights into the policies, projects and partnerships driving rural energy development. From grid reliability and energy infrastructure to economic development, land use, innovation and community impacts, this symposium will equip county officials with the insights, partnerships and strategies needed to lead in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting the 2026 Workforce Impact Summit starting Monday, September 28^th through Wednesday, September 30^th, at the Washington Hilton Hotel (1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009). Join workforce leaders from across the country for three fast‑moving days focused on what matters right now in Washington — and what’s coming next. As we advocate for the resources our communities need today, we must also shape the policy framework that will define the future of the public workforce system. This Summit brings together federal officials, national partners, and local leaders to align around the challenges ahead and the opportunities we must seize. You’ll hear directly from senior agency leaders, policy experts, and national organizations on the issues driving the federal workforce agenda. We’ll cut through the noise, break down what’s happening in real time, and identify where the field must push, align, and lead. Hands‑on advocacy sessions will sharpen your message and strengthen your strategy so you can walk into Capitol Hill meetings ready to make clear, compelling asks. We’ll also bring states together to compare notes, coordinate approaches, and elevate shared priorities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) is hosting its 2026 Conference starting Wednesday, September 30^th through Friday, October 2^nd, in Tacoma, WA. More information will be available soon. Click here to learn more.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting the 2026 NALIT Professional Development Seminar starting Wednesday, September 30^th through Saturday, October 3^rd, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center (500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601). The NALIT Professional Development Seminar brings together state legislative IT professionals who are interested in advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of state legislatures through technology. The 2026 seminar provides a combination of educational sessions, legislative application showcases, tours and briefings, best practices, a vendors’ reception, and networking opportunities.  The agenda offers a mix of technical, policy and management sessions and provides opportunities to share solutions and discuss innovative uses of technology. Speakers combine the knowledge of industry experts and the experience and expertise of legislative information technology staff. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting the 2026 NALFO Professional Development Seminar starting Wednesday, October 7^th through Friday, October 9^th, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco (600 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219). This seminar is geared to fiscal staff of various levels of experience and research staff with budget or tax responsibilities. As a preconference to the seminar, NCSL will host the Fiscal Skills Building Preconference Oct. 6-7 for new staff with fiscal responsibilities. Click here to learn more and register.

• REMI is hosting its 41^st Annual Users’ Conference starting Wednesday, October 7^th through Friday, October 9^th, at the Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville (15 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801). This conference will provide an opportunity for our users to present their latest research, connect with other analysts, and get updates on REMI model development. More details, including a detailed itinerary, will be released in the coming weeks. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a Counseling and Career Development Leadership Academy starting Thursday, October 8^th. This dynamic workshop series equips career counselors and educational staff with leadership tools and strategic insights to guide learners through CTE and adult education pathways. Grounded in the Framework for Career Pathways Alignment developed by CORD, the series emphasizes collaborative leadership, systems thinking, and student-centered practices. Participants will engage in learning and networking opportunities that blend innovative content, reflective practices, and practical application. Registration deadline is Monday, October 6^th. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a Career Pathways Leadership Certification Academy starting Saturday, October 17^th. This Career Pathways Leadership Certification is designed to empower career technical education, adult education, counseling, corrections, and workforce development professionals in building career pathways that are industry-informed and learner-focused. Grounded in CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment, this series provides a research-based foundation for systemic improvement and alignment of career pathways. Participants will engage in monthly virtual meetings focusing on best practices and insightful discussions designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of career pathways leaders through a structured, interactive, and collaborative approach. Between sessions, participants will have opportunities for networking and work on learning exercises to reinforce professional growth and practical application. The deadline to register is Friday, October 16^th. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is hosting its 2026 Executive Directors Conference starting Sunday, October 18^th through Wednesday, October 21^st, at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa (2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). The annual Executive Directors Conference is designed by and for executive directors of regional organizations, including regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations. The conference, held in a different region of the country each year, brings executive directors and senior staff together to discuss topics including organizational structure, innovative best practices, and new developments in technology. This conference provides the once-a-year opportunity for regional leadership to meet in person, learn from their colleagues and gain important insight on solutions to challenges in their own communities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) is hosting the NCWE 2026 Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 20^th through Thursday, October 22^nd, at the Omni Ranchos Las Palmas (41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270). Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference starting Sunday, October 25^th through Wednesday, October 28^th, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113). Calling all changemakers, visionaries, and developers! Join thousands of economic development professionals and thought leaders from around the world as they gather in a city that embodies resilience and reinvention. Together, attendees will explore bold strategies, celebrate community transformation, and accelerate the future of economic development. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Manufacturing Institute is hosting its Workforce Summit starting Monday, October 26^th through Wednesday, October 28^th, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225). The Manufacturing Institute invites you to the fifth annual Workforce Summit: Skills at Scale: Delivering America’s Competitive Advantage. This year’s Summit focuses on the workforce capabilities manufacturers need to grow and compete. Industry leaders, practitioners and experts will share practical approaches for building strong talent pipelines, developing technical and digital skills and supporting a workforce prepared for rapid technological change. Across keynotes, case studies and peer discussions, attendees will learn what leading manufacturers are doing to improve retention, expand training and create work environments that support long‑term success. The Summit is designed for participants to walk away with actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Beyond the sessions, the Workforce Summit creates space for manufacturers – large and small – to connect, share ideas and build partnerships that strengthen the future manufacturing workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting its City Summit 2026 on Wednesday, November 18^th through Saturday, November 21^st, at the Music City Center (201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203). City Summit is where local leaders connect, learn, and engage with experts and their peers. Build your leadership skills and gain proven strategies to support the work you are doing in your community. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is hosting its CareerTech Vision 2026 on Thursday, December 3^rd and Friday, December 4^th, starting at 9:00 AM, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130). Thousands of career and technical education professionals will gather at this premier event to explore the future of workforce development, education innovation, and regional economic alignment. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting the 2027 Congressional City Conference starting Monday, March 15^th through Wednesday, March 17^th, at the Marriott Marquis (901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001). Congressional City Conference is where local leaders engage on policy, learn from experts, and make connections. Gain the tools you need to lead and build partnerships critical to brighter futures for your city, town, or village. Hear from federal agency experts and other advocacy professionals on the federal-local connections and the impact of federal policy on local governments. Click here to learn more and save the date!

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