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 is hosting 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.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Managing Staff and Volunteers event on Tuesday, October 8^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at GCN Headquarters (881 Memorial Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30316). Human capital is one of the most important assets of a nonprofit organization. Too often the assets are not effectively utilized. Having an effective resource plan is essential. Nonprofit organizations must have a key focus on creating an organizational culture where all stakeholders are motivated to move the mission of the organization forward. Participants will be presented with tools for designing and implementing effective systems for recruiting and retaining exceptional people. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) – Atlanta Chapter is hosting its October Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (504 Fair Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 303013). Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your HR strategy? Our upcoming event, “Digital Leadership Mastery: Navigating the Future of Work” is designed just for you. Join us for an engaging session where HR meets in the digital age, leadership demands agility, foresight, and a command of evolving technologies. This engaging workshop is designed for leaders aiming to harness the power of digital tools and strategies to lead effectively in modern organizations. Dive into the essential qualities that define successful digital leaders and explore practical, innovative methods to develop these skills within yourself and your team. This is your chance to elevate your HR expertise and forge stronger connections between HR and business outcomes. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Legal & Risk Management Summit on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at One Atlantic Center (1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309). Legal topics are complex, intimidating, and ever-changing. Connect with legal experts and your peers to gain essential employment law knowledge. Your participation will enhance your professional development and provide tools to support your organization. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on A Different Kind of Recruitment on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us as we explore key topics on disability employment including effective hiring practices, recruitment strategies, and building a culture of retention and success. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on your workplace. This webinar is the second session in the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Employer Education Series offered by SHRM – Atlanta.Click here to learn more and register.

TALiNT Partners, in collaboration with Worksome are hosting a Talent Strategies and the Freelance Workforce event on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (236 Perimeter Center Parkway, NE, Suite #120, Dunwoody, GA 30346). In 2023, a staggering 64 million Americans embraced freelancing, injecting an impressive $1.27 trillion into the economy. The freelance workforce is not only vast but highly skilled, with half boasting postgraduate degrees and excelling in high-demand fields. As we look into the future, our dinner will explore critical topics that will elevate your talent acquisition strategy. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting Five Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills on Thursday, October 10^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM. This webinar is part of the HR Unboxed – Lunchbox Series (four parts) where participants will explore key topics on disability employment including effective hiring practices, recruitment strategies, and building a culture of retention and success. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on your workplace. Click here to learn more and register.

TALiNT Partners in partnership with Mercury, is hosting a Harnessing AI for Recruitment Excellence – Dinner and Debate on Thursday, October 10^th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, in Atlanta, GA. The precise location will be emailed to you after registration. AI and automation are the topics everyone is talking about. Join us for a staffing leaders dinner where we will explore how the staffing industry can leverage AI and automation to transform recruitment while addressing potential gaps. Click here to learn more and register.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is hosting a 2024 Digital Inclusion Research Webinar Series: Roundtable Discussion on Friday, October 11^th, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Access to the internet is vital to economic inclusion. However, many Americans lack access to affordable home broadband, or the skills and devices needed to use it. Recent federal funding programs provide a singular opportunity to address these issues. This has driven an interest in relevant research on digital inclusion among policymakers and practitioners, as well as academics and researchers. The heightened attention has also revealed research gaps in some areas. Join us during Digital Inclusion Week for a series of webinars highlighting the latest research on digital inclusion. Each webinar focuses on a timely topic, elevating policy-driven scholarship. The presentations will feature emerging methodologies, best practices and needs for future research. During this session, we will wrap up the Digital Inclusion Research webinar series with a roundtable discussion to further explore the session topics and network. Click here to learn more and register.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting an Intro to Development Planning and Budgeting webinar on Friday, October 11^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Leading a successful development effort requires a variety of skills and competencies. The biggest challenge, no matter what the size of the organization, is to match the chosen method (or methods) of fundraising with the mission, the characteristics of potential supporters, and the resources available to do the necessary work. A deliberate process preparing you for the future, resource development planning does not have to be complex or time-consuming: It can be pragmatic, simple, and built into the existing internal routines of your organization. Whichever approach you take, this course shows you how to implement a reliable resource development planning process in your own organization. Click here to learn more and register.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Best Practices in Social Media Platforms on Tuesday, October 15^th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Online, what you say is just as important as where and how. People’s expectations shift depending on the social media platform: each has its own particular culture around receiving and engaging with information. To optimize your social media plans, this course covers the respective best practices of the most prominent outlets – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – including tips for timing and frequency, making and managing connections, and content. Click here to learn more and register.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Strategies for Eliminating Bias in Nonprofit Organizations on Thursday, October 17^th, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Recent incidents of police brutality and bias have sparked acute outrage, widespread protests, and a new movement to reckon with the full effects of systemic racism. Because nonprofits play a critical role in serving vulnerable communities – those most adversely impacted by systemic racism – it is a must that their staff be both culturally proficient and able to work together effectively. In this timely course, you will learn practical concepts for developing trust, workplace inclusiveness, and culturally responsive programs co-designed by your local community members. Click here to learn more and register.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Coalition Building and Partnership Development on Friday, October 18^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners is a critical leadership skill, whether you are building or strengthening a coalition, engaging with the communities most affected by the issues you address, or partnering with other nonprofit organizations to advance a shared goal. Partners can contribute essential skills, relationships, and resources to your efforts; they also bring credibility and support to your programs, and increase the impact and reach of your work, by ensuring that key stakeholders have a voice in decision-making. While the benefits are clear, partnership work is inherently challenging. Using real-world examples from collaborative efforts in the nonprofit field, this interactive course will demonstrate best practices for effective partnerships, allow you to practice playing a role in managing conflict with partners, and provide useful tools that you can apply to clarify partner roles, track progress, and collaborate successfully. Click here to learn more and register.

Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Creating a Culture of Inclusion on Thursday, October 24^th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. In this course, you’ll discover best practices for establishing and maintaining a culture of inclusion in your organizations. Activities will include examining case studies of nonprofit organizations currently implementing anti-bias and racism initiatives; group exercises to dissect and address issues of potential bias in the workplace; and action planning to promote an environment of inclusion and safety for both employees and consumers who are, historically, most likely to be on the receiving end of prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion. Click here to learn more and register.

United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting Building Stronger Communities: The Role of Affordable Housing on Tuesday, October 29^th, starting at 8:00 AM, at Conyers First Methodist Church (921 North Main Street, NW, Conyers, GA 30012). United Way of Greater Atlanta invites you to our upcoming event focused on affordable housing and how it plays a crucial role in building stronger communities across our Southern Crescent footprint. Join us to hear from community leaders and discuss innovative solutions in housing while we spotlight programs addressing affordable housing issues in our community. As a supporter, your insights and expertise are invaluable in advancing the well-being of families in our communities. Click here to learn more and register.

The Atlanta Regional Commission is hosting its 2024 State of the Region event on Friday, November 1^st, at the Georgia World Congress Center (285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313). This event is an opportunity for metro Atlanta’s top leaders and decision-makers to unite in our mission to shape One Great Region. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting an Atlanta Works Virtual Conference on Friday, November 1^st, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This virtual event will help equip busy HR professionals with the technology know-how and legal context for what’s next. Topics to be discussed include AI uses in HR, AI and talent acquisition, Cybersecurity, social media and team member safety, and much more. Click here to learn more and register.

United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting an Investing in Women for Smart Economics and Well-Being in-person event on Friday, November 1^st, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce – Education Room (6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097). Did you know that in Georgia, programs aimed at improving women’s financial literacy and access to capital have reduced poverty rates among women by 15% over the past five years (Georgia Budget Policy Institute)? We are uniting business leaders and community advocates to explore the significant impact of investing in women’s financial and economic stability. Our program will concentrate on the vital role of women’s empowerment in promoting economic development and child well-being. The event will include informative presentations and a lively panel discussion with respected experts. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a virtual Mentor Power Hour on Tuesday, November 12^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The SHRM-Atlanta Mentoring Community Committee holds Mentor Power Hours to connect HR practitioners seeking growth with experienced HR leaders for discussions that promote mutual professional development and learning. In November, as part of Career Development Month, we will highlight opportunities to be recognized for your potential, beyond the traditional job application process. Whether you’re looking to climb the corporate ladder, shift to a new HR specialty, or simply get a spotlight project in your current position, this program will provide the advice and inspiration you need to take control of your career trajectory. Click here to learn more and register.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Diversity, Opportunity, & Inclusion Summit on Wednesday, November 13^th, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Georgia International Convention Center (2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337). As Georgia continues to become more diverse, our state’s leaders must seek to understand, engage in, and accept the responsibility to work towards an inclusive environment. Join business professionals from all over the state as we hear from speakers and panelists on topics ranging from shifting cultures in the workplace to the success and failures of diversity and inclusion experts. Together, we can spark meaningful conversations and gain a better understanding of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. This event will allow participants to grow their network with individuals and organizations who share the commitment to making diversity and inclusion a strategic priority for business success and community prosperity. Click here to learn more and register.

TALiNT Partners is hosting a Talent and TIARAs US Conference on Wednesday, November 13^th and Thursday, November 14^th, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park (190 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303). Talent and TIARAs is the event to bring together senior HR and Talent Acquisition leaders from across the US to share learnings from the challenges of 2024 and to look ahead to what 2025 has in store. This year’s conference will be packed with keynote speakers, panel discussions, debates, and roundtables. This conference will focus on how Talent Acquisition and HR leaders should navigate the evolving landscape and proactively take steps to cultivate and advance the future workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is hosting its Annual Financial Services Industry Conference on Thursday, December 5^th through Friday, December 6^th, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (1000 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309). The goal of this conference is to convene economists, finance and risk management professionals, and regulators to consider the evolving nature of the financial services industry’s structure and what it means for customers and financial stability. Click here to learn more.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2025 State of Transportation Reception on Wednesday, January 22^nd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Georgia Freight Depot (65 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303). Join the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for the 8^thannual event for an intimate gathering of the state’s most prominent industry leaders, policymakers, and elected officials. Email [email protected] with any questions. Click here to learn more and register.

The Value of a Veteran is hosting the 2025 Veteran Recruiting Conference on Tuesday, February 25^th through Thursday, February 27^th, at UPS World Headquarters (55 Glenlake Parkway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328). The Veteran Recruiting Conferenceis an annual conference specifically for large (1,000+ US employees) organizations that are seeking information, advice and resources to help them improve their veteran talent programs. This is the premier professional education event for corporate talent acquisition, talent management, diversity professionals and employee resource group leaders with responsibility for veteran recruiting and retention results. Click here to learn more and register.

Opportunities with National Hosts

The Association for Talent Development is hosting ATD OrgDev 2024 on Monday, October 7^th through Wednesday, October 9^th, in Atlanta, GA. Join us to discover strategies and guidelines for organization development programs with award-winning OD insights and practitioners at ATD’s OrgDev conference. Learn from leading experts in culture and belonging, talent strategy and management, leadership, and employee development, and gain insight to bridge organizational gaps and build strategic business partnerships. Leave with an action plan to create intentional programs tied to your organization’s goals and visions. Click here to learn more and register.

Brookings is hosting a Work-Life Balance, Employee Joy, and How to Attract Talent webinar on Monday, October 7^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. As flexible work arrangements become more ingrained in our work culture and talented workers are highly sought after, work-life balance and the enjoyment of work are increasingly important. Highly skilled workers in particular value the ability to work remotely and maintain a work-life balance that suits the needs of their professional and personal lives. They also value the message of trust and accountability that comes with that flexibility. Therefore, offering innovative approaches to workplace flexibility and facilitating “employee joy” are essential for companies that want to succeed and attract the best talent in the world to their organizations. The Brookings Center on Regulation and Markets will hold a fireside chat with Debbie Lovich, managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Future of Work fellow for BCG’s Henderson Institute, on how to “make work work.” The event will focus on how the future of work will be characterized by what she is calling, “radical employee centricity” and what that means for the organization of the future. She will share what it looks like to maximize overall organizational performance by treating employees with the same mindset as you treat customers and the same importance as you treat shareholders. Click here to learn more and register.

Lightcast is hosting a webinar on The Looming Labor Shortage: Anticipated Impacts on Higher Education and the Future of Work on Tuesday, October 8^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Key topics will include the surge of retirements coinciding with declining participation of younger generations, a current understanding of the labor market, and the need for policymakers to tighten connections between education and work. Join Paul Fain, Founder of WorkShift.org and a veteran higher education journalist, who focuses on the connections between education and the American workforce in this compelling conversation on with The Rising Storm authors, Ron Hetrick and Hannah Greiser, as they explore how the looming labor crisis will impact workforce development priorities and higher ed’s role in preparing learners for the future world of work. Click here to learn more and register.

The Manufacturing Institute is hosting a Workforce Summit on Tuesday, October 8^th, through Thursday, October 10^th, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403). This annual convening will elevate local and national talent solutions, amplify innovative training strategies, and provide attendees with opportunities to explore community partnership models in action for our most persistent workforce challenges. At this summit, employers can connect with education professionals, community partners, and subject matter experts to learn from one another and discover solutions to meet the workforce needs of today and the future. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Election Day – What Can it Mean for Career Services and College Recruiting on Tuesday, October 8^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. With the 2024 election just around the corner, we could see big shifts in U.S. politics. Join us to hear what these changes might mean for career services, higher education, industry, and college recruiting. This webinar will explore what this could mean for our work in career services, higher education, industry, and college recruiting. Don’t miss out on this timely conversation! Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on AI in County Government: Today’s Impact and Tomorrow’s Potential on Tuesday, October 8^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join us for a 1-hour roundtable discussion where county leaders discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in county government services – both now and tomorrow. Our speakers will cover strategies to overcome barriers to entry, share real county use cases, and explore the challenges of integrating AI. We’ll also highlight emerging technologies and how county governments can start building a strong foundational understanding of AI before planning future investments. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE) is hosting its NCWE Annual Conference: Future-Proofing Workforce Education on Tuesday, October 8^th through Thursday, October 10^th, at the Hyatt Regency (1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403). Don’t miss this epic event that will focus on the following tracks: current and emerging technologies, college-to-career pathways, employer and community partnerships, data driven decision-making, and holistic support for student-centered services. The ability to register will open soon. Click here to learn more.

The National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices (NALFO) is hosting its 2024 Professional Development Seminar on Tuesday, October 8^th through Friday, October 11^th, at the Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130). This seminar is geared towards fiscal staff of various levels of experience and research staff with budget or tax responsibilities. As a preconference, NCSL will host the Fiscal Skills Building workshop for new staff with fiscal responsibilities. Click here to learn more and register.

WorkforceGPS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau is hosting Celebrating Latina Labor Leaders on Tuesday, October 8^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Join the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau for this webinar celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration will highlight the contributions of Latina leaders in the modern labor movement. These achievements have advanced good union jobs for Latinas and their families. During this event, speakers will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in advocating for workers’ rights and fostering inclusive workplaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor and learn from these trailblazing women. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Microcredentials to Help Launch Students’ Careers on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. During this webinar, Sheila Myers will showcase the online (Brightspace) modules she developed to assist students seeking to identify their skills, develop professional portfolios and resumes, and learn how to search for jobs. She will explain the process and how it has evolved over time to recruit students and faculty to participate and interact with the microcredential model. Click here to learn more and register.

Workhuman is hosting a webinar on HR in the Age of AI: Transforming Culture and Performance on Wednesday, October 9^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Join Workhuman and our panel of experts to discover how you can harness the power of AI to address today’s most pressing challenges in people operations. We’ll also discuss how AI tools trained on authentic, human data – a combination we call “Human Intelligence” – can be used to gain deeper insight into your workforce and unlock peak employee performance. Click here to learn more and register.

Zoom is hosting a webinar on Work Happy with Zoom AI Companion on Wednesday, October 9^th, from 12:40 PM to 2:00 PM. Join Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and the team for the Zoomtopia 2024 vision and innovation keynote. We’ll explore the latest innovations that will help you connect, collaborate, and get more done at work, together. In this keynote, you’ll see how Zoom’s AI Companion helps you work happily by bringing high-performing and easy-to-use generative AI right to the heart of how you work every day. Click here to register.

Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting a webinar on Technology for Skills-Based Talent Practices on Thursday, October 10^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Small and medium-sized business leaders need the right technologies to enable efficient, coordinated talent practices and support the shift to skills-based talent practices.  Join this webinar to learn about the potential of digital verifiable credentials, digital wallets, learning employment records, and other emerging data ecosystems that can be tools for more efficient, coordinated talent practices. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Embracing Change in the Workplace on Thursday, October 10^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Change is inevitable. But that doesn’t make navigating it easy. From transitioning leadership to shifts in personnel and technology, we all face change at some point in our career. If we don’t understand how to navigate it effectively, it can cause an organization to stagnate and, ultimately, fall behind its competition. Adapting can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be insurmountable. With the right approach, it’s possible to manage change confidently and effectively for everyone in your organization. Click here to learn more and register.

WorkforceGPS is hosting an Amplifying Youth Voices: Examples of Youth-Adult Partnership Initiatives on Thursday, October 10^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Youth Services and three communities from the Youth Systems Building Academy (YSB Academy or Academy) to explore their youth-adult partnerships. This webinar will also highlight the new YSB Academy Compendium, an interactive document reflecting the efforts and accomplishments of the 19 Academy communities. This webinar will feature three communities from YSB Academy including Boulder County (CO), Oswego County (NY), and South-Central Iowa. Each community will showcase how they meaningfully engaged youth voice to better understand the needs of young people, partner with young people, and recruit youth to a Youth Advisory Council. This session is designed for anyone interested in understanding and enhancing youth participation in workforce development. Click here to learn more and register.

National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting a Leadership Development Academy starting Friday, October 11^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. NCPN is dedicated to serving practitioners in Career Pathways, career technical education (CTE), adult education, and workforce development initiatives. We strive to streamline and strengthen the Career Pathways message and its implementation across the nation and abroad. To that end, NCPN has created the NCPN Leadership Development Academy (LDA). The LDA is a year-long professional development program designed to help Career Pathways practitioners develop leadership skills that will equip them to better serve the broader goals of their institutions, communities, and stakeholders. The LDA meets once virtually once a month on Fridays via Zoom. Click here to learn more and register for the upcoming session.

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting the 2024 RELACS Professional Development Seminar on Sunday, October 13^th through Wednesday, October 16^th, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705). The RELACS Professional Development Seminar brings together staff who are critical to the legislative process including researchers, editors, legal, code revision, bill drafting, committee, and policy analysis. The 2024 seminar features sessions on important legislative issues, soft skills, best practices, and opportunities for networking. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on How a Fortune 500 Employer is at the Forefront of Weight Healthcare for their Employees on Monday, October 14^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Tune in to hear from Kim Beck, Head of Health and Wellness at Labcorp, and learn why providing a comprehensive and sustainable weight health management solution that includes GLP-1 cost-containment has never been more important. While some employers are opting to cut coverage for weight management solutions due to skyrocketing costs, Fortune 500 company Labcorp remains unwavering in their commitment to employee health. In this webinar, you will learn how Labcorp is setting new standards of weight health for their employees. Click here to learn more and register.

The National League of Cities (NLC) ishosting an Access to Good Jobs for all: Expanding Equity Through Inclusive Workforce Development webinar on Tuesday, October 15^th, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A qualified workforce is an essential component to enhancing state infrastructure. Successful efforts must leverage the skills and talents of all workers. During this event, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, and Women’s Bureau will share ‘nuts and bolts’ tools for advancing inclusive recruitment, hiring, and training for women and people with disabilities. Participants will also learn about a broad range of technical assistance resources available to assist municipalities with policy development and implementation, including the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on 10 Email Subject Lines That Will Get Candidates and Employees to Respond Immediately on Tuesday, October 15^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Getting anyone to respond in today’s world seems almost impossible. Our lives are flooded with constant noise – text messages, emails, LinkedIn messages, Facebook messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls (wait, no one calls anyone anymore!). This webcast is here to help. Let’s face it: in HR and Talent Acquisition, the main form of contact is email and it’s going to be email for the foreseeable future. So, we need to find out how we get people to respond to the important information we are trying to communicate. Tim Sackett will lead this webcast and help provide strategies and tips to get a higher response rate when using email to communicate. Sackett has been recruiting and communicating with employees for over twenty years and he has some statistically proven subject lines that work and he wants you to use them. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a Performance Management is Broken: Taking a Flawed Management Practice from Mediocre to Magnificent webinaron Tuesday, October 15^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Join HR experts like you as we explore how to transform performance management from a dreaded annual ritual into a dynamic, continuous process that drives employee growth and organizational success. We’ll dive into the pitfalls of traditional methods, unveil innovative approaches that blend merit-based and developmental strategies, and provide actionable insights on creating a supportive, high-performance culture. Learn how to turn performance management from a bureaucratic burden into a powerful tool for engagement, productivity, and talent development. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a Pitch Perfect: Win Leadership Buy in for Voluntary Benefits webinaron Wednesday, October 16^th, starting at 12:00 PM. In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, offering a robust benefits package is more crucial than ever. Voluntary benefits not only enhance employee satisfaction and retention but also play a key role in distinguishing your business in a competitive job market. Join us for a Colonial Life webinar, tailored for HR professionals and decision-makers, to explore the strategic importance of voluntary benefits and discover effective strategies for building a compelling business case that helps secure leadership buy-in. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting an Unlocking the Power of Women’s Health: Enhancing Workforce Solutions and Improving Health Outcomes webinaron Wednesday, October 16^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Women play a significant role in our economy, comprising about 50% of the workforce and driving over 80% of buying decisions. Demand for women’s health solutions is at an all-time high, but most focus on single conditions or life stages leaving gaps in high-quality and relevant resources and benefits for the female workforce. During this webcast, our speaker, Dr. Joanne Armstrong. VP and Chief Medical Officer Women’s Health and Genomics CVS Health, Jill Dailey, Vice President of Aetna Commercial Products and Alyssa Reisner Partner and Executive Director at CVS Health Ventures will shed light on the importance of understanding and supporting women’s health needs. They will explore how adopting a comprehensive approach to women’s health could benefit your workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a Virtual Coaching for Diverse Populations event on Thursday, October 17^th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Are you interested in gaining the coaching skills and strategies needed to help your team provide effective coaching for all levels of clientele. Participants will examine appropriate reinforcement techniques throughout the helping process and gain understanding of a nonjudgemental approach in the coaching process, modeling acceptance, facilitating openness, and demonstrating self-awareness. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on Stage CARES (Community Abatement Resources and Economic Solutions): Patent-Pending, Evidence-Based Tools to Solve the Opioid Epidemic at County and State Levels on Thursday, October 17^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join us for a NACo Sponsored webinar to spotlight Stage CARES – Community Abatement Resources Economic Solutions. CARES is designed to help counties and states effectively solve their opioid epidemic through innovative, evidence-based tools and strategies. This session will share insights from national and local leaders. Discover how CARES patent-pending technology provides data-driven recommendations along with program cost estimates from Stage Analytics’ Co-founders and Principals, Dr. Caleb Alexander, and Dr. Bill Padula. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Beating Burnout: Strategies for Creating a Healthy Workplace on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 11:00 AM. Tune in for this insightful webcast where we’ll explore actionable solutions to one of the most pressing issues in today’s work environment, burnout. In this keynote panel, SHRM CEO and President Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. and SHRM CHRO, Jim Link will discuss the root causes of burnout and provide practical strategies to foster a culture of well-being and productivity. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of burnout, implement effective stress management techniques, and cultivate an atmosphere that supports mental and physical health across all levels of your organization. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Tactical Strategies to Drive Family Benefits Engagement on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Despite increased investments, one in four employees don’t trust that their company is trying to get the best quality reproductive health care. Your managers are your best resource to counteract this “well-being washing” myth. Learn how to upskill managers with the information, tools and resources they need to educate and support employees on your benefits, driving measurable engagement. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Unlocking Employee Engagement: The Power of Employee Care in Talent Management on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Last year, MetLife revealed “employee care” as a powerful tool to help employers support their workforce and reach talent management goals. In this webcast, participants will explore the latest trends in workforce dynamics and employee expectations, new approaches for achieving desired talent management outcomes, and ways to support your increasingly diverse and evolving workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Beyond the Legislation: How to Leverage SECURE Act 2.0 and Offer a Modern 401(k) Program on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 1:00 PM. In those 90+ provisions lie a golden opportunity to better your 401(k) experience. Hear how the SECURE 2.0 Act could help your business save money, drive more employee engagement and above all, retain your workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Breaking the Silence: Health Care’s Mental Health Movement on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 1:00 PM. One in five adults experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Health care workers face added obstacles that block mental health care, including stigma within their industry. The Hartford’s employee benefits leaders, alongside experts at Marvin Behavioral Health, challenge employers to think differently about their health care workers’ needs and offer modern solutions that can address the ever-changing needs of the industry. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Two Surveys Every Company Needs for Employee Satisfaction and Retention on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Employee satisfaction and retention are directly linked. While surveying employees to uncover their true feelings about the company isn’t a new concept, how we survey employees is critical for collecting honest feedback that can encourage real change (and reduce turnover). Watch this webinar for a walkthrough of two surveys every company should be using to keep a pulse on their workforce and gain valuable insights into how they can improve employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on VB: A Big Bang for Small but Mighty HR on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Voluntary benefits enable smaller employers to offer a customized suite of financial protections, without adding more work or cost for the business. These benefits help protect workers in times of inflation and rising medical costs, while driving more retention and productivity for your business. In this webcast benefits experts from Eastbridge and Colonial Life will share the latest trends in voluntary benefit usage and how to make these programs really work for your employees andyour business’s bottom line. You will also hear from a Colonial Life Rock Enroll winner and hear how they engaged employees and made their enrollment a spectacular success. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a Calm Your Mind to Thrive at Work: A World Mental Health Day Conversation on Thursday, October 17^th, starting at 3:00 PM. Does it feel like constant stress is the new normal? If you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In fact, according to recent Calm research, 69% of full-time employees say their mental health has gotten worse or stayed the same in the past year. Are you ready for a change? In honor of World Mental Health Day, join stress and burnout specialist Dr. Aditi Nerurkar and Calm CEO David Ko as they discuss practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience. Click here to learn more and register.

WorkforceGPS is hosting a webinar on Introducing MigrantWorker.gov on Thursday, October 17^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Migrant workers often encounter unique risks and challenges throughout their journey—from recruitment and employment conditions in the U.S. to their safe return home. This webinar will provide an overview of MigrantWorker.gov, a new platform designed to address common questions and offer vital information about their rights and available resources. Recognizing that these rights and resources span multiple entities in both their home countries and the U.S., MigrantWorker.gov aims to streamline access to support and ensure migrant workers are well-informed and protected at every stage of their experience. Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) as we introduce MigrantWorker.gov, a comprehensive resource for migrant workers. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Fostering Career Readiness Using Simulations and Interactive Videos on Friday, October 18^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Universities and employers are well-equipped to train students and new graduates in the technical skills required to perform their jobs. However, possessing these technical skills is often insufficient for success. This presentation focuses on a new platform to help students develop competency in the skills needed for academic and workplace success. Attendees will be invited to share the skills and competencies they consider to be challenging for their students and new graduates to attain. The benefits of using simulations and video scenarios to teach these skills will be discussed, and strategies to monitor performance and promote generalization will be reviewed. This presentation focuses on a new platform to help students develop competency in the skills needed for academic and workplace success. The benefits of using simulations and videos to teach these skills will be discussed and strategies to monitor performance will be reviewed. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting the 2024 LINCS and LSPA Professional Development Seminar on Sunday, October 20^th through Wednesday, October 23^rd, at the Hilton Garden Inn (600 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246). Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of legislative leadership and communication at the 2024 LINCS and LSPA Professional Development Seminar in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Over three enriching days from October 20 to 23, join fellow legislative staff members from across the nation for engaging sessions and interactive workshops designed to elevate your skills and expand your horizons. From exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in public policy to mastering inclusive communication strategies, our seminar offers a diverse array of topics tailored to meet the evolving needs of legislative professionals. Beyond the seminar sessions, indulge in culinary delights at Denver’s finest restaurants and embark on captivating tours of the state capitol and state supreme court. Do not miss this opportunity to network, learn, and explore in one of America’s most vibrant cities. Click here to learn more and register.

Brookings is hosting a Navigating New Global Dynamics Challenges and Policies event on Monday, October 21^st, from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM, at the Brookings Institution – Falk Auditorium (1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036). The world faces a conflux of powerful forces of change. Digital technologies and advances in artificial intelligence are transforming markets, economies, and societies. Global geopolitics is shifting, and the rise of China is challenging the postwar international order led by the United States. Geopolitical tensions are elevated, and so are political polarization and societal anxieties within countries as change creates winners and losers. Nationalist industrial policies and protectionism are surging. Added to this mosaic of transformation is climate change, which will have profound effects on global patterns of production, investment, and trade. On October 21, the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings, jointly with the Korea Development Institute (KDI), will convene a panel of experts to discuss the challenges of navigating these new global dynamics. This will be an in-person public event; it will also be livestreamed for those joining online. Viewers can submit questions by emailing [email protected]. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on The Hidden Costs of Outdated Technology: How It’s Holding Your Business Back on Tuesday, October 22^nd, starting at 2:00 PM. With the rapid pace of changing technology, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) must prioritize technologies that will deliver the greatest return for their people and their bottom line. Many businesses continue to use obsolete technology for many reasons, including perceived costs of a new system, reliance on legacy systems due to current processes, use of niche solutions to fill current technology gaps, fear of change, or lack of leadership support for a new solution. But what happens when businesses take too long to make critical decisions about technology or process improvements? During this engaging presentation, Julie Develin, Senior Partner of HCM Advisory at UKG and a seasoned HR practitioner, will share insights into how SMBs can understand the true cost of inaction and how they can use technology to realize considerable benefits, including cost savings and improved productivity, employee engagement, data visibility, and compliance. Click here to learn more and register.

The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on Community Benefits Agreements: A Tool for Creating Good Jobs on Wednesday, October 23^rd, starting at 2:00 PM. Announcements of a big employer moving to town, or a large infrastructure project, can often spark excitement. Local communities see a potential for big benefits, including new and better jobs and other investment in community needs. Too often, these benefits do not materialize. Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), binding agreements created between community groups, local government, and organizations like real estate developers or large employers, are a powerful alternative that ensures people have a real say in shaping the outcomes these new investments will create for their communities. In this webinar, co-hosted by JMA and the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, we’ll hear from experts and practitioners about their experiences implementing CBAs and leveraging them to improve job quality in their communities. This event is part of the Economic Opportunities Program’s Job Quality in Practice series, which examines the strategies and approaches practitioners are using to improve job quality and expand economic opportunity. Click here to register via Zoom.

The Aspen Institute is hosting a Flash Seminar: Rooting Our Leadership in Humanity webinar on Wednesday, October 23^rd, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. How do we embed our core values in our leadership vision and actions? How do our perspectives on human nature play a role in our professional decisions? The Aspen Institute’s Leadership Seminars offer dynamic, challenging environments where you learn to leverage the values that drive your leadership and become a better leader to help you answer these questions. This session will feature Managing Director of Seminars at the Aspen Institute, Kalissa Hendrickson, PhD. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) is hosting a webinar on Helping Employers Connect and Engage with Your SIDES Program: Employer Outreach Toolkit on Wednesday, October 23^rd, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This workshop will guide attendees through the new SIDES outreach toolkit guide. Presenters will showcase how several states have used these materials with their local employers. Successes and challenges will be shared by state agency members that have already put the new materials to use along with testimonials and promising practices on how this new toolkit can enhance UI integrity. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions to address their specific needs. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting a Hopeless to Hopeful: Transitioning Adjudicated Youth into the World of Work webinar on Wednesday, October 23^rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Autumn in Action continues on with a conversation about young adult re-entry programs, facilitated by Todd Nielsen, Executive Director of the CO Urban Workforce Alliance. Todd will convene a group of organizations from across the nation to discuss promising practices, insights, and ways to enhance our collective impact. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session offers a valuable opportunity to learn and network with like-minded individuals. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a virtual 30 Minutes of Excellence Session: The Impact of Self-Care on Mental Health on Wednesday, October 23^rd, starting at 2:00 PM. In our post-pandemic world, the demands of daily life can significantly affect our mental well-being. This conversation delves into self-care’s critical role in maintaining and enhancing mental health. We will explore the connection between self-care practices and emotional resilience and how prioritizing self-care can reduce stress and improve mood and a greater sense of overall well-being. Attendees will learn practical self-care strategies that can be easily integrated into their daily routines, empowering them to take control of their mental health. By understanding the profound impact of self-care, this speech aims to inspire individuals to cultivate habits that promote a balanced and fulfilling life. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Overcoming Today’s Payroll Complexity Crisis on Wednesday, October 23^rd, starting at 2:00 PM. Payroll has always been complex. But as the world of work evolves to include different types of work and workers, regulations continually expand and AI and automation become more deeply embedded in organizational processes, the complexity of payroll is multiplied. In new Dayforce research conducted in partnership with PayrollOrg, they asked payroll professionals about the complexities of modern payroll and how they are experiencing those challenges. They found a negative impact, with 58 percent saying it has gotten harder to be a payroll professional in the past two years. But the results also reveal a roadmap for overcoming today’s payroll complexity crisis. Click here to learn more and register.

The Aspen Institute is hosting an It’s Women in the Economy, Stupid! webinar on Thursday, October 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Over the last 50 years, the value of women’s financial contributions to families and our national economy has increased exponentially. More women are working than ever before. Women are earning advanced degrees and starting businesses at higher rates than men. Yet even today, our nation’s economic systems are still not designed to work for women. In fact, policymakers and business leaders—predominantly men—rarely ask if women benefit from tax, labor, credit, monetary, or other areas of economic policy, and hence, women often don’t. The Future of Women in the Economy dialogue series, hosted by the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, features in-depth discussions with journalists, authors, filmmakers, and other thought leaders about how to redesign the economy so women are able to strive, thrive, and fully contribute to their families’ financial security and the nation’s economic growth. To discuss the current state of women in the economy, first we need to know how we got here. To kick off The Future of Women in the Economy, two prominent writers—Josie Cox, author of the award-winning book WOMEN Money Power; and Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19^th News – explore historical perceptions of “women’s roles,” economic barriers past and present, and the many proven solutions that remain untapped due to lack of political will. This wide-ranging virtual conversation will help attendees better understand why building a gender-equitable economy is not a “women’s” or “social” issue, but an economic imperative. Click here to learn more and register.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting a webinar on How to Leverage Data to Craft Impactful Policy Advocacy Strategies on Thursday, October 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The purpose of the webinar is to outline the broad procedures for promoting economic development (ED) policies, whether they are at the federal or state level. Similarly, the webinar’s aim is to illustrate how ED organizations can utilize research data to help guide policy decisions that support community well-being and economic progress. Click here to learn more and register.

WorkforceGPS is hosting a webinar on Mental Health Support: Leveraging the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the Workplace on Thursday, October 24^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Join us as we learn how the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can provide help for people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. During the webinar, we will highlight the services of 988 when a person or their loved one is experiencing mental health distress and simply need someone to talk to or be connected to crisis care. By promoting awareness of 988 and encouraging its use, employers and those supporting people seeking employment can create a more supportive environment. The 988 network also offers a potential employment opportunity for those with lived experience who seek to bring their expertise and insights to helping others. Click here to learn more and register.

The Association for Talent Development is hosting a Developing Future-Ready Sales Capability Conference on Monday, October 28^th through Wednesday, October 30^th, in Alexandria, VA. This is the only sales enablement conference dedicated to the practice and process of talent development within revenue generating teams. During the conference, you’ll engage around best practices that guide how you plan, prioritize, and gain buy-in for sales development initiatives. You’ll also explore proven methods to create effective programs that build capability within front-line sales, managers, and other key roles while exchanging ideas related to implementing sales development programs. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on How to Get Started with the NACE Competency Assessment Tool (Workshop for Higher Education Professionals) on Tuesday, October 29^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 pm. In this workshop we will share several models for using this assessment at multiple layers and for a variety of stakeholders in higher education – staff, faculty, and administrators. We will work with you to consider the uses of this assessment in various divisions or offices, for program review processes, and for assessments required by accreditors. You will also explore methods for integrating this assessment with other assessments used on your campus. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on How to Get Started with the NACE Competency Assessment Tool (Workshop for Employers) on Tuesday, October 29^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 pm. This workshop will explore three core ways that this assessment tool can support employers. Discover how the Assessment Tool can enhance employer-campus collaboration, streamline intern selection, and boost career readiness with NACE Competencies. Click here to learn more and register.

Workhuman is hosting a webinar on the Power of Recognition in Healthcare: Arkansas Children’s Workhuman Experience on Tuesday, October 29^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Arkansas Children’s transformative journey. We’ll take a step-by-step look at how measurable recognition sparked meaningful change throughout the organization – and how it can do the same for yours. This webinar will explore practical approaches to help navigate recognition strategies, pivotal moments in the decision-making process, and metrics behind engagement, retention, and initial adoption rates. Click here to learn more and register.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on Employee Life Cycle Stages: What They Need When They Need It on Thursday, October 31^st, starting at 2:00 PM. From the moment someone applies for a job at your company, they begin the employee life cycle. And the one constant in that journey? You. As their employer, you’re responsible for ensuring they have everything necessary to be successful, from the onboarding materials required for day one to the expense management process and even the benefits they enroll in. You influence them while they’re on the clock and in their lives outside work through the pay and perks they receive. With the right tools and automated tasks, your employees will navigate each stage of their employment, while you reduce the hours and costs these activities incur. Click here to learn more and register.

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government in partnership with the University of Georgia is hosting Georgia’s Workforce 2024 Conference on Tuesday, November 12^th, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Wednesday, November 13^th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel (1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602). This two-day conference will bring together partners in workforce development, education, business, and economic development to explore promising practices and emerging ideas to solve talent challenges around the state. Attendees will learn about innovative strategies and programs Georgia companies, communities, and organizations are using to address talent development needs and build long-term workforce pipelines. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a virtual 30 Minutes of Excellence Session: Deploying Your Skills – Supporting Veterans Transition to the Workforce on Wednesday, November 13^th, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Veterans are so essential to the workforce, not only domestically but internationally as well. Their special skills, experiences, and training brings added benefits to any organization. Transitioning out of the military can be a scary and difficult task, to say the least. For the many years that they served, Veterans haven’t experienced what the transitioning period of leaving the service brings to the forefront. There isn’t a guaranteed 1^st and 15^th paycheck, no healthcare for yourself and your family any longer, unless you retired (20 years or more served or you are medically retired from the military). Veterans must move their families to a location that they deem fit for success of employment, education, and housing. The most important aspect of transitioning is finding constant employment to be able to survive in the civilian world. Join this “30 Minutes of Excellence Session” facilitated by Antwon Jacobs, as he discusses the importance of supporting transitioning service members, and strategies to support them through their journey. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its virtual 2024 Competency Symposium on Thursday, November 14^th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Do you have strategies and insights to share for infusing and assessing career readiness competencies on your campus or within your organization? NACE’s 2024 Competency Symposium will bring together experts in skill and competency development to present successful strategies and insights to shape, recruit, and hire a career-ready workforce. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on Maximizing Efficiency in County Finance: The Power of Transforming Accounts Payable and Expense Management Processes on Thursday, November 14^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. During this webinar experts from NACo Corporate Premier Partner SAP Concur will discuss the benefits of digitizing accounts payable (AP) and expense management processes and demonstrate how technology and automation can help county finance leaders alleviate staffing challenges, increase efficiency, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The goal of this webinar is to provide county finance leaders with actionable insights and practical guidance on how automation can benefit their departments, addressing both the challenges they face and the opportunities available through technology. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting an Autumn in Action: An Introduction to Career Clusters and NAWB’s Career Zone webinar on Thursday, November 14^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join us to learn about the Career Zone from key industry association partners.The Career Zone will provide industry associations with the opportunity to have a dedicated time and place in which to introduce themselves to Forum attendees. Furthermore, learn about the new Career Clusters framework from Advance CTE, and how NAWB will be using the updated framework to organize our Career Zone at The Forum 2025. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting its 2024 Youth Symposium starting Monday, November 18^th through Wednesday, November 20^th, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (340 North 3^rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 95004). Join NAWDP for this unique event where you will meet with colleagues from all over the country as we find innovative strategies for serving the youth population. There will be an option to attend this event virtually as well. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a 30-Hour Career Coaching Institute on Monday, December 2^nd through Friday, December 6^th, at the Curtis Denver – A DoubleTree by Hilton (1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO, 80202). The NACE Coaching Certification Program (CCP) is a training program designed for career services members wishing to demonstrate their success as a career coach by using proven ethical and professional standards in their pursuit of the Board-Certified Coach (BCC) credential offered through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). During this 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 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting a webinar on Data’s Role as a Catalyst for Equitable Economic Development on Thursday, December 5^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Explore how to leverage data as a driving force for inclusive and equitable economic development. Delve into a dynamic panel discussion with industry experts as we investigate best practices for forging fair and just equilibriums in our communities. Don’t miss out on this Equity Playbook webinar to better understand how to strategically employ data insights to shape the future of your community’s project procurement and planning processes, emphasizing equity, empowerment, and economic sustainability. Click here to learn more and register.

The National League of Cities (NLC) ishosting a webinar on RFP 101 – Developing an Effective Healthcare Benefits Proposal on Thursday, December 5^th, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is an open request for bids to complete a new project. It is meant to open competition and encourage a variety of alternative proposals. RFPs can help organizations study different approaches and costs to find the best option for their needs. Without a complete understanding of how to write an effective request for a proposal, your RFP won’t clearly and accurately define your project needs.  This 45-minute webinar will discuss best practices for developing effective healthcare benefits proposals. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of RFP processes and how to avoid the common pitfalls such as lack of clarity to create a standout proposal that generates clear responses from your vendors. Click here to learn more and register.

American College Testing (ACT) is hosting the 2024 Southeast ACT Summit on Tuesday, December 10^th and Wednesday, December 11^th, starting at 7:00 AM CT, at the University of Alabama – Bryant Conference Center (240 Paul W. Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401). Gain new perspectives, expand your knowledge, and find solutions to problems facing the education and workforce landscape. Click here to learn more and register.

The National League of Cities (NLC) ishosting an Early Childhood Success Live “Newsletter” on Tuesday, December 10^th, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The Early Childhood Success team at the National League of Cities is thrilled to present our ‘Live Newsletter’ webinar. In this session, we will share the latest insights from cities across the country, showcasing innovative strategies and best practices for advancing early childhood priorities. During the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to explore what cities are doing to enhance early childhood success and engage in meaningful peer sharing. This is a fantastic chance to stay informed, connect with other city staff, and collaborate on advancing early childhood initiatives in your community. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) is hosting a Quarterly Drop-In Webinar: Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) and Applied Skills on Thursday, December 12^th, starting at 2:00 PM. This session will focus on one of the four strategic focus areas or pillars. The goal is to sustain problem-solving ideas, relationships, and conversations. Click here to learn more and register via Zoom.

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on What Story Does This Graph Tell? on Wednesday, January 15^th, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM. This webinar is for math, science, social studies, or ESOL teachers. The slow reveal graphs instructional strategy takes the focus off getting the “right” answer and allows students from a variety of backgrounds to work together to share their curiosity and interpret graphs. The examples will introduce a social justice topic – Disproportionate Incarceration – and will allow your students to share their own visuals about a meaningful social justice topic using the unit plan provided. Click here to learn more and register.

The Value of a Veteran, a consulting and training firm, is hosting its 2025 Veteran Recruiting Conference on Tuesday, February 25^th through Thursday, February 27^th, at UPS World Headquarters (55 Glenlake Parkway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30328). This annual conference will be tailored specifically for large organizations that are seeking information, advice, and resources to help them improve their veteran talent programs. This is the premier professional education event for corporate talent acquisition, talent management, diversity professionals, and employee resource group leaders with responsibility for veteran recruiting and retention results. Click here to learn more and register.

The National Career Pathways Network is hosting its NCPN Connect 2025 Conference on Wednesday, February 26^th through Friday, February 28^th, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel (9721 Arboretum Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78759). This event is tailored towards secondary and postsecondary educators, adult educators, college and career navigators, workforce development professionals, and employers. Over 70 informative and innovative sessions are scheduled, presented by leaders and experts in five strands: career counseling, teaching and learning, designing/delivering programs, establishing/growing partnerships, and workforce development. Don’t miss this awesome event, set in vibrant Austin, Texas. Click here to learn more and register.

The Manufacturing Institute is hosting the 2025 Women MAKE Awards on Thursday, April 24^th, 2025, at the Anthem (901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, D.C., 20024). Women are the largest talent opportunity to close the skills gap in the manufacturing industry. They also increase innovation and drive the future of our workforce. The Women MAKE Awards recognize women gamechangers working in the manufacturing industry who exemplify leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in manufacturing and further encourages award winders to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue modern manufacturing careers. This ceremony will give women across the country a platform to showcase the incredible opportunities the industry has to offer, whether they are running the company, designing the next big product or testing innovations on the shop floor. Click here to learn more.

The National Skills Coalition is hosting its 2025 Skills Summit starting Monday, May 5^th, 2025, through Wednesday, May 7^th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Capital Hilton Hotel (1001 16^th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20036). Each year at the Summit, skills advocates from across the country learn about critical federal skills policy, meet with their legislators on Capitol Hill, and leave equipped to advocate for investments in inclusive, high-quality skills training together with our coalition throughout the year. Click here to learn more and register.

The Association for Talent Development is hosting an ATD25 Conference on Sunday, May 18^th through Wednesday, May 21^st, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Prepare to recharge your soul at ATD25, the world’s largest learning and development conference, uniting professionals from across the globe. Our mission is to refresh your expertise, renew your enthusiasm, and re-engage in meaningful connections within the community. With various educational opportunities, cutting-edge solutions at the expo floor, and networking at every turn, ATD25 is your hub for revitalization and success. Click here to learn more and register.

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