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Events for Workforce Developers and Employers

Opportunities with Local Hosts

  • Fathers Incorporated is hosting a weekly podcast, I Am Dad, every Sunday, at 8:00 AM. I Am Dad is a one-of-a-kind bran q qd 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.
  • Northwest Georgia iWORKS is hosting the Project Purpose in Your Community luncheon on Wednesday, October 4th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Georgia Northwestern Technical College – Calhoun Campus (1151 GA-53 Spur, Calhoun, GA). This event is sponsored by Georgia Power. Held in conjunction with National Manufacturing week, this event kicks off the Manufacturing Excellence Series. The event will feature a panel conversation on Project Purpose: the industry-led training and hiring “skills bootcamp” program for graduating high school seniors that’s taking Northwest Georgia by storm! Talk with those who have started their own Project Purpose programs, led the trainings, and the graduates who have been hired on as a result. And of course, you’ll learn how to start a program in your community! Click here for a flyer. Click here to register.
  • SHRM-Atlanta is hosting the Atlanta Works Conference on Tuesday, October 10th, at the Georgia Institute of Technology Exhibition Hall (460 4th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA). Not every organization has an HR professional to ensure they are aligned with workforce management best practices. This conference will support people managers in ensuring they understand what’s needed to hire, train, pay, schedule, and generally manage their employees. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Manufacturing Institute is hosting its annual Workforce Summit from Monday, October 16th to Wednesday, October 18th, at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead (3300 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA). The Workforce Summit is a one-of-a-kind gathering of the brightest minds, innovative leaders and industry experts who are passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. Our national employer-led conference will focus on elevating innovative solutions to address key workforce development challenges and opportunities facing modern manufacturing. Click here to learn more and register.
  • CareerRise is hosting a webinar on Unlocking Potential for Foster Care Youth on Tuesday, October 17th, at 10:00 AM. This webinar is part of CareerRise’s Untapped Workforce Webinar series, made possible with support from WorkSource Georgia through the QUEST Dislocated Worker Grant awarded to the Technical College System of Georgia by the U.S. Department of Labor. In this webinar series, CareerRise will provide content to support employers and workforce development professionals with hiring and retaining untapped labor pools. Attendees will learn innovative practices, real-world examples, and practical tools for meeting critical hiring needs.  This webinar series will center on engaging specific populations, addressing common barriers to employment, and industry-specific conversations.  Guest speakers from across Georgia will discuss how they have developed partnerships that serve the needs of employers and workers. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Atlanta Regional Commission will host its State of the Region 2023 breakfast on Friday, October 27th, at 7:00 AM, at the Georgia World Congress Center (285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA). The 2023 State of the Region event is an opportunity for metro Atlanta’s top leaders and decision-makers to unite in our mission to shape One Great Region. This year’s program will include the State of the Region address from ARC Executive Director and CEO Anna Roach, as well as once again bring to the stage “What’s Next ATL” talks that focus attention on the biggest issues facing our region. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia is hosting its 3rd Annual Workforce Conference from Tuesday, November 14th, through Wednesday, November 15th, at the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel (1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA). The Innovating Georgia’s Workforce Pipeline Conference will bring together partners in workforce development, education, business, and economic development to explore the promising practices and emerging ideas to generate talent across the state. The Innovating Georgia’s Workforce Pipeline Conference will bring together partners in workforce development, education, business, and economic development to explore the promising practices and emerging ideas to generate talent across the state. Click here to learn more and register.
  • CareerRise is hosting a webinar on Industry Insights: Information Technology (IT) on Tuesday, November 21st, at 10:00 AM. This webinar is part of CareerRise’s Untapped Workforce Webinar series, made possible with support from WorkSource Georgia through the QUEST Dislocated Worker Grant awarded to the Technical College System of Georgia by the U.S. Department of Labor. In this webinar series, CareerRise will provide content to support employers and workforce development professionals with hiring and retaining untapped labor pools. Attendees will learn innovative practices, real-world examples, and practical tools for meeting critical hiring needs.  This webinar series will center on engaging specific populations, addressing common barriers to employment, and industry-specific conversations.  Guest speakers from across Georgia will discuss how they have developed partnerships that serve the needs of employers and workers. Click here to learn more and register.
  • CareerRise is hosting a webinar on Empowering Abilities: Inclusive Employment on Tuesday, December 19th, at 10:00 AM. This webinar is part of CareerRise’s Untapped Workforce Webinar series, made possible with support from WorkSource Georgia through the QUEST Dislocated Worker Grant awarded to the Technical College System of Georgia by the U.S. Department of Labor. In this webinar series, CareerRise will provide content to support employers and workforce development professionals with hiring and retaining untapped labor pools. Attendees will learn innovative practices, real-world examples, and practical tools for meeting critical hiring needs.  This webinar series will center on engaging specific populations, addressing common barriers to employment, and industry-specific conversations.  Guest speakers from across Georgia will discuss how they have developed partnerships that serve the needs of employers and workers. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is hosting its 3rd Annual Meeting of the MAX Membership on Wednesday, December 6th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at a place TBD. The MAX Annual Meeting is a signature event held each year to bring all MAX members together. The MAX Member Engagement Council is in the process of planning a great event. Save the date! Not a member of MAX? What are you waiting for! Click here to learn about the many membership benefits available through MAX and join MAX today!

Opportunities with National Hosts

  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on 10 Lessons from 30 Years in Adult Education on Monday, September 25th, at 2:00 PM. We will cover a variety of important lessons, such as the danger of a single story, and how success often looks like failure halfway through. Participants will be invited to share their best practices! Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on Retaining Today’s Employees: How to Improve Employee Engagement on Monday, September 25th, at 2:00 PM. In an ever-changing job market, do you know what employees really want? According to Gallup, only 21% of employees are engaged at work, while 60% say they’re emotionally detached. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on The Radar Approach to Job Retention on Tuesday, September 26th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The reason that most approaches to job retention for hard-to-employ populations are not as successful as they should be is because they view retention services as primarily a post-employment service. This is a serious mistake. In fact, about twenty-five percent of entry-level job seekers that get job offers do not even show up on the first day of work! The percentage is higher in some industries like fast food where it approaches forty percent! It is clear from these examples that thinking of job retention only as a post-employment service will never touch the full extent of this problem.  This webinar will show you how to transform all your pre-employment services into a powerful job retention model.  You will also get a whole new way of post-employment retention services that will keep people working. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a Performance Management Workshop on Tuesday, September 26th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of effective performance management cannot be overstated. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on the USDOL’s Job Corps Program on Wednesday, September 27th, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on The Power of AI in Talent Acquisition: How Advanced HR Tech Can Boost Recruiting Results on Wednesday, September 27th, at 12:00 PM. The world of talent acquisition is constantly changing. How you keep pace or even reach new goals will come down to what tools you use and how you use them. Today’s challenges are creating opportunities to try new approaches like AI that not only support your TA processes but accelerate them so you can go beyond the status quo. In this webcast, learn how AI can give you time back and the freedom to focus on more valuable activities, like connecting with candidates. Learn how to go beyond traditional tasks like writing job descriptions and lists of outdated requirements, to finding talent with the right skill sets, including the rising and adjacent skills, you actually need. See how a talent intelligence platform can reveal the best-fit candidates with the potential to grow and excel in your environment. AI helps you find the people you need today who will become the leaders you’ll need tomorrow and gives you the data you can use to share with hiring managers and senior leaders. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on Working Together to Save Lives: The Vital Role of Employers in Suicide Prevention on Wednesday, September 27th, at 2:00 PM. A suicide takes place every 11 minutes, making it a leading cause of death among the working-age population (24–64-year olds). Suicides and suicide attempts affect the health and well-being of co-workers, friends, loved ones and the entire community. However, suicide is preventable. And while many employers continue to focus on improving the mental health and well-being of their teams, these efforts often don’t include suicide prevention programs or awareness. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Accelerating Student Success by Leveraging Assessment and Learning Data on Wednesday, September 27th, at 2:00 PM. Data has become an even more vital and daily part of helping adult learners reach their short and long-term goals. Used effectively, it can guide teachers toward effective and personalized instructional delivery. For students, it is information that can empower and motivate them to be even more active in their own educational success. This webinar will explore how advances in data accessibility and usage have made utilizing and employing data easier and more positively impactful. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on How Executive Functioning Skills Can Help Working Parents with Work/Life Balance on Thursday, September 28th, at 12:00 PM. Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. Children and teens use these skills every day to build success in many environments. Those who have trouble with executive functioning skills may have trouble with focus, following directions, handling stress, and regulating emotions. Parents who have children who struggle with executive function may be pulled away from work more frequently and struggle to find a positive work/life balance. As an HR team member, join this webcast to understand how to support parents in addressing the executive functioning challenges for their children. Take an inside look at how RethinkCare supports parents as they foster skills like organization, time management, attention and focus and more. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Brookings is hosting a hybrid event on AI in Employment and Hiring: A Fireside Chat with EEOC Chair on Monday, October 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been steadily addressing how to identify and mitigate bias in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance tracking, and dismissal. In May 2023, EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows joined heads of DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Trade Commission to outline how AI-generated applications can result in the violation of federal non-discrimination laws. The EEOC recently provided guidance to employers on how to use AI, while remaining compliant with prohibitions against race, ethnicity, sex, and disability discrimination under Title VII of Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcaston Working Together to Save Lives: The Vital Role of Employers in Suicide Prevention on Monday, October 2nd, at 2:00 PM. The business case for DEI in the workplace has been continuously reaffirmed with countless examples of companies delivering higher revenue, generating faster innovation and attracting a better talent pool. Click here to learn more and register.
  • ACT is hosting its 2023 Workforce Summit from Wednesday, October 4th through Friday, October 6th, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel (611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN). You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your colleagues, exchange ideas, and collaborate on the smartest ways to grow communities and sustain pathways to career success. As we gather in this exciting setting, ACT is bringing together experts from business, education, workforce, and economic development who are all striving to gain a competitive advantage in producing the workforce of tomorrow. By fostering business and economic growth, creating vibrant collaborations, and building stronger communities, we can create a brighter future for everyone. Register now and get ready to network and engage in discussions with other professionals who share your passion for skills-based hiring and life-changing career pathways. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) is hosting its 2023 Conference on Oh, Say Can You Succeed: Keys to a Banner Year in Workforce Development from Wednesday, October 4th through Thursday, October 5th, at the Hyatt Hotel – Inner Harbor (511 South Central Avenue, Baltimore, MD). Conference strands include: diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; sustainable college-to-career pathways; activate employers and forge partnerships; current and emerging technologies; and work-based learning (WBL). Click here to learn more and register.
  • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is hosting its Talent Forward eventon Wednesday, October 4th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at its Great Hall (1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC). The future is unknown, but what we do know is that we need new thought leadership, new policies, and innovation in our systems of education and training to meet the needs of our country and our job creators — and importantly, to better serve learners and workers. This year’s event will align with our new Foundation strategy to focus on identifying the biggest workforce issues, while finding cutting-edge and long-term solutions for good. It will address the challenges that we’re already working with the employer community to solve, such as the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and how to align education and training to ensure opportunity and economic mobility. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on The Five Proven Practices for Leadership to Navigate the Never Normal on Friday, October 6th, at 2:00 PM. More than ever, we need human skills to navigate this increasingly complex world. There is overwhelming evidence that great leadership is the foundation of great workplaces, and, in turn, great workplaces achieve results.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on Mental Health Awareness: Avoiding Burn Out on Tuesday, October 10th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The stigma attached to mental health often keeps us from truly engaging with others who struggle with mental illness. Even the word mental is enough to cause stress. Learning the truth about mental health can help you support those who have unseen struggles. Recognizing the common signs of burnout for those of us who spend our time helping others is a must. This training will provide you with tools for your toolbox and reflection activities. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a Healthy Workplaces Virtual Retreat on Tuesday, October 10th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for your employees overall well-being and productivity. This virtual retreat is designed to provide you with the tools, insights, and relaxation techniques to foster a healthier and more harmonious work environment. Whether you’re an HR leader or an individual contributor, this virtual retreat is for anyone looking to prioritize health and well-being in the workplace. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on Contracting to Support Registered Apprenticeship on Wednesday, October 11th, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. ITAs and the ETPL will only take you so far.  Yes, you’ll be able to cover the Related Instruction component of a Registered Apprenticeship program for WIOA-eligible individuals who become registered apprentices.  But let’s go beyond that to everything else.  That’s where contracting comes into play and why it’s so critical in terms of expansion efforts in general and scaling expansion efforts in particular. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Student Engagement from Start to Finish: Strategies for Engaging Students at Every Stage in the Journey on Friday, October 13th, at 2:00 PM. Are you confident that you’re effectively reaching and retaining all potential students for your program? Have you noticed certain students gradually fading away at various stages of their journey? Developing systematic approaches within your programming can halt student attrition and enhance your ability to draw in a larger student body. You’ll learn about some great strategies that you can start to implement TODAY to address these and other lingering questions you may have about increasing enrollment and improving engagement and retention, regardless of program size, budget, or staffing structure. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webcast on From Training to Thriving: Keys to a Skilled Workforce on Monday, October 16th, at 2:00 PM. We’re in a skills crisis. According to LinkedIn, nearly half of learning and development professionals say their executives are concerned employees don’t have the skills to succeed. Likewise, leaders are challenged with upskilling and reskilling their employees quickly. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on The Correctional Classroom: Cultivating a Culture That Promotes Creativity on Wednesday, October 18th, at 2:00 PM. This webinar will teach methods for educators to explore their own creativity and develop classroom approaches that will inspire students. Coach Smedley will teach proven strategies for collaborating with students and cultivating a passion for their own success. Participants will leave with strategies for building rapport with students, ready-to-use classroom ideas, and important insights about teaching in a correctional setting. Click here to learn more and register.
  • Lightcast is hosting its Connect Conference 2023 from Sunday, October 22nd, through Wednesday, October 25th, at The Coeur d’Alene Resort (115 South 2nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, ID). Everyone is looking for answers. But with so many disconnected ideas, plans, and strategies, it can feel impossible to see where we are—much less where we’re going. In today’s dynamic labor market, the right data and the right people make all the difference. At Lightcast, we want to cut through the noise, bring people together, and illuminate the future of work. That’s why we’re excited to reconnect. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on Self Care on Tuesday, October 24th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Who really has time to take care of themselves? You do! Self-Care is an act of Self Love not selfishness. This training will explain how not taking care of yourself can have a negative impact on your mind, body, and spirit. Especially if you are heading toward a burn out. Let us show you how to develop an awesome plan for self-care.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on Older Workers: The Answer to Worker Shortages on Wednesday, October 25th, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. As of January 2023, there were 11 million job openings in the United States. A key but overlooked potential for filling these openings is older workers. This session will explore older or experienced workers, their numbers in the workplace, their characteristics that make them a good bet for employers, and what the future looks like for experienced workers.  Join presenter Antoine Hicks, Director of Workforce Training, at the Center for Workforce Inclusion, as he shares data and information to use in approaching employers and preparing older workers for the longevity economy. The session will look at how American Job Centers and workforce development boards have worked with employers and with older workers to keep or return them to the workforce.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Supporting Teachers Through Instructional Coaching on Wednesday, October 25th, at 2:00 PM. It’s been said that everyone can benefit from having a coach! This session highlights what the research suggests about the value and impact of instructional coaching. The presenter introduces a set of principles to guide instructional coaching and invites attendees to a discussion about what makes for effective and ineffective feedback to teachers. A practical and manageable process for offering effective feedback to instructors is shared. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting the 2023 NAWDP Youth Symposium from Monday, November 6th to Wednesday, November 8th, at South Point Hotel (9777 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV). NAWDP’s Youth Symposium brings together workforce development thought leaders and stakeholders whose focus is providing workforce development opportunities for the youth population. Join us to network with peers, share ideas and experiences, and discover new and innovative programs, products, and services. The 2023 Youth Symposium will focus on: (1) priorities for youth workforce development from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, (2) technology and digital solutions, (3) personal and leadership development for the workforce professional, (4) career counseling and development, and (5) telling the story of impactful and innovative youth programs. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting its NCPN Connect 2023 Conference from Thursday, November 9th through Friday, November 10th, at the Harris Conference Center (3216 Cpcc Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte, NC).  NCPN is dedicated to strengthening the education-to-careers pipeline through Career Pathways, Adult Career Pathways, career, and technical education (CTE), and workforce development initiatives. This conference will include over 70 informative and innovative sessions presented by leaders and experts in five strands: Career Counseling, Developing, and Advising; Teaching and Learning; Designing / Delivering Programs; Establishing / Growing Partnerships; and Workforce Development. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) will host its Fall 2023 Competency Symposium on Wednesday, November 15th, virtually. Competency development and proficiency is essential for students as they transition from college to career, as well as for employers focused on building a successful and inclusive workforce. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a webinar on Serving the Military Community through Workforce Initiatives on Wednesday, November 15th, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. While Veterans are a known priority population, many overlook Military spouses and Transitioning Service Members who are also part of the military community and need workforce support. These populations face higher than average unemployment rates and have unique barriers to employment that need to be addressed including gaining civilian certifications, accessing a network of local businesses, and translating military experience into a resume.  Click here to learn more and register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Beyond Kahoot!: More Games and Apps to Engage Students on Wednesday, November 15th, at 2:00 PM. Expand your digital horizons and see new and exciting ways to engage your students both in class and out. We will look at a variety of online games and apps that will stimulate your students with often little to no work for you! Plus, we will learn how to move beyond just reviewing information to teaching with these free online products. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Skills Coalition will host the Skills in the States Forum from Thursday, November 16th to Friday, November 17th, in at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor (401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD). Save the date! The Skills in the States Forum convenes state and local leaders from across the country who are working to bring skills training opportunities to more people through policy changes in their states to ensure an inclusive economic recovery. Click here to register.
  • The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Differentiating Instruction: How to Facilitate Mixed-Ability ESL Classes on Thursday, November 30th, at 2:00 PM. Learn strategies for teaching a classroom of mixed-ability learners using fundamentals of differentiated instruction. Drawing from Carol Ann Tomlinson’s seminal research on the subject, attendees will learn how to use flexible group configurations to tailor instruction to the unique needs of their students. Click here to learn more and register.
  • The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NAWSA) is hosting its 2023 UI Integrity Symposium from Wednesday, December 6th through Friday, December 8th, at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel (100 West Oklahoma City Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK). Symposium registration is open to NAWSA members and government partners. Click here to learn more and register.

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