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

• The Georgia Chamber is hosting the Economic Inclusion Summit on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 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 you hear from speakers and panelists on topics ranging from shifting cultures in the workplace to the success and failures of diversity and inclusion experts. This event will allow participants to grow their network with individuals and organizations who share the commitment to making economic inclusion a strategic priority for business success and community prosperity. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting Crafting Powerful Nonprofit Stories on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Learn how to craft powerful and compelling stories – words and visuals – full of first-person testimony and hopeful messaging that will inspire your community to get involved as donors, advocates, volunteers, and ambassadors. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience creating content across varied media – including easy-to-make videos – and collaborate with peers to generate ideas for content that bring your digital channels to life. Using a combination of theory, long-term strategy, and practical, hands-on content development, participants will discover how to build an organization-wide culture of storytelling where everyone on staff is excited to contribute; how to create powerful stories full of first-person testimony and hopeful messaging; and how best to utilize these stories to achieve your goals, deliver on your mission, and celebrate the storytellers. Each class is underpinned by the core tenants of ethical and dignified storytelling that puts the storyteller – their voice, consent, and comfort – at the heart of the process. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Department of (N)One Network Meetup on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join this virtual conversation among a solo HR professionals and business owners! As the first gathering of this new network, SHRM will share its purpose, collect ideas for future sessions, and discuss current solutions, practices, and needs. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a Leading Strategy: Leadership Accelerator on Wednesday, November 11^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This Leadership Accelerator module is designed for C-level nonprofit leaders seeking to enhance their ability to drive organizational growth and effectiveness while maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals. In the Leading Strategy module, you’ll engage in a blend of interactive exercises, case studies, and peer discussions, gaining the tools you need to navigate the complex challenges of nonprofit leadership and ensure your organizations is equipped for sustainable growth and success. Each session in this module provides practical, actionable insights to help leaders foster strategic clarity, build inclusive systems, manage transformative change, and lead high-performing teams without getting caught up in daily operations. This is your opportunity to sharpen your leadership edge and propel your nonprofit to new levels of success. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a webinar on Understanding Changes in Employer Healthcare on Thursday, November 12^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Something fundamental is shifting in employer healthcare, and most benefits teams won’t see it coming until it’s already expensive. The Consolidated Appropriations Act’s PBM transparency provisions, taking effect in 2028, will finally give employers full visibility into drug pricing, rebates, and utilization — but PBMs are already positioning to offset lost rebate revenue through administrative fees that are harder to see and harder to challenge. At the same time, direct-to-employer drug models, first tested with GLP-1s, are tracking to expand into other high-cost drug classes, meaning the coverage decisions employers make today will shape how much flexibility they have once the new rules land. This session goes beyond a standard trends panel: Dr. Uppal is actively co-authoring research on the CAA transparency provisions, Aaron Wurst brings deep operational knowledge of where the new pharmacy risks are hiding, and a leading benefits consultant will translate it all into what employers should be asking their PBMs and vendors right now. This isn’t a session about what’s trending — it’s about what’s coming in 2027 and 2028, and what separates the employers who lead through it from the ones who scramble to catch up. Click here to learn more and register.

• United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting Pack the Purse with Women United on Thursday, November 12^th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Equifax Building (1550 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309). Volunteer with United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Women United at Pack the Purse, and help ensure women experiencing hardship feel seen, valued, and supported. By helping the United Way of Greater Atlanta reach the goal of collecting and filling 300 purses with essential items, you’ll provide both practical support and dignity to women across Greater Atlanta. You’ll also have opportunities to build relationships and expand your professional network while enjoying a selection of appetizers and refreshments. Click here to learn more and register.

• United Way of Greater Atlanta is hosting a YPL X College Mentor Mixer on Thursday, November 12^th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the KPMG Ignition Center (1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309). Preparing for your future starts with learning from people who’ve been there. Join United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Young Professional Leaders (YPL) for the inaugural YPL x College Mentor Mixer, an evening designed to connect college students with young professionals from across the region. Through small-group mentoring conversations and networking opportunities, you’ll gain real-world career advice, professional development tips, and insights from professionals navigating and leading in their fields. Whether you’re exploring career paths, preparing for graduation or building your network, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from those who were in your shoes not too long ago. Enjoy light bites, meaningful conversations, and the chance to build your professional network as you prepare to start your career. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Public Sector Professionals Network Meetup on Monday, November 16^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. In November, the Public Sector Professionals Network will discuss succession planning and leadership development during this virtual session. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Sharing Stories to Inspire Action on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Discover how to best utilize your newly crafted stories to achieve organizational goals, deliver on your mission, and celebrate the storytellers. With a focus on optimizing content across channels and customizing messaging for different audiences, participants will leave with innovative ideas for deploying stories to increase community reach, engagement, and impact. Using a combination of theory, long-term strategy, and practical, hands-on content development, participants will discover how to build an organization-wide culture of storytelling where everyone on staff is excited to contribute; how to create powerful stories full of first-person testimony and hopeful messaging; and how best to utilize these stories to achieve your goals, deliver on your mission, and celebrate the storytellers. Each class is underpinned by the core tenants of ethical and dignified storytelling that puts the storyteller – their voice, consent, and comfort – at the heart of the process. Sessions in the Certificate of Strategic Storytelling for Nonprofits can be taken individually or as a series. Each session features pre- and in-class activities to reinforce learning. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Taking Ownership of Your Career Growth Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. As part of SHRM-Atlanta’s November Career Development Month, join Dr. Lawrence Henderson, author of You Can’t Grow If You Don’t Let Go, for an interactive workshop designed to help you take ownership of your professional growth and plan your next move with intention. Through guided reflection you’ll explore your strengths, identify opportunities for growth, and develop actionable steps toward your next career goal. Whether you’re ready to advance, considering a career transition, or looking for renewed direction, this session will help you approach your professional development with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in upskilling breakout sessions led by industry experts, offering practical insights and strategies to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for what’s next in your career. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting an SHRM-Atlanta Service Day on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Our Giving Garden (75 Cooper Lake Road, SE, Mableton, GA 30126). Step away from the workplace and into the community for a hands-on service experience at Our Giving Garden, a nonprofit farm and education center in Mableton, Georgia. Participants will work alongside fellow HR professionals and volunteers to support the farm’s efforts to address food insecurity by providing fresh produce, eggs, and honey to families in need. Along the way, participants will explore how volunteer-powered organizations mobilize people around a shared mission and how community engagement can strengthen connection, purpose, and belonging. This service day offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact while considering how HR leaders can encourage meaningful community involvement within their own organizations. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is hosting MAX Academy: Navigating Education & Workforce Funding Pathways, Presented by Google, on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at a location to be determined. Workforce providers play a critical role in helping individuals access training, build skills, and move toward meaningful career opportunities. On November 18th, this MAX Academy, presented by Google and powered by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), will provide a practical look at key funding resources including Workforce Pell, Regular Pell, HOPE Career Grant, and WIOA – all of which can help remove barriers and support participants throughout their career journeys. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education is hosting Credentials to Careers: Aligning Education with Georgia Workforce Needs on Thursday, November 19^th, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (250 14^th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318). Join the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education for the Critical Issues Forum, focused on aligning and strengthening Georgia’s workforce pipeline. Hosted in partnership with Ellucian, the Forum will bring together leaders from higher education, business, workforce development, and public policy to explore how Georgia’s postsecondary institutions can better align educational pathways with employer needs and ensure students earn credentials that deliver meaningful labor market value. The discussion will explore student experiences and barriers to credential completion, the role of short-term and non-degree credentials, and policy opportunities to strengthen alignment among education, workforce, and industry partners. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Total Rewards Network Meetup on Thursday, November 19^th, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Total rewards functions moved from AI experimentation to real workflow integration in 2025—reshaping compensation modeling, pay equity analysis, and personalized benefits design. At the same time, employees are increasingly using their own AI tools to scrutinize and question their pay, raising the bar for how total rewards professionals communicate and defend their decisions. This session explores how AI is changing both sides of the total rewards equation, the practitioner’s toolkit and the employee’s expectations. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is hosting MAX Minutes with Georgia Commute Options (GCO) on Friday, November 20th, at 9:00 AM, via Zoom. Transportation can be a significant barrier to employment, affecting both job seekers and employees trying to stay connected to work. Nicole Carsten and Aaron Amos from Georgia Commute Options (GCO) will discuss why commute planning should be an important part of the job search and job retention conversation. They’ll share practical strategies workforce development organizations can use to help customers overcome transportation challenges and explore how GCO can support both workforce partners and employers through commute consulting and transportation resources. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Nonprofit Professionals Network Meetup on Friday, November 20^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This month the Nonprofit Professionals Network will be discussing progressive discipline and policy management during this virtual session. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a Certification Exam Boot Camp starting Monday, November 30^th through Wednesday, December 2^nd, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This SHRM Certification Exam Boot Camp is a fast-paced, three-evening review designed to reinforce key concepts, sharpen strategies for scenario-based questions, and boost your confidence before exam day. This virtual boot camp features live instructor-led sessions focused on critical SHRM BASK topics and practical exam insights. You’ll also receive recordings of all sessions, allowing you to revisit key content as you continue preparing for your exam. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is hosting a webinar on Building Psychological Safety in Teams on Tuesday, December 1^st, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. What separates high-performing teams from those that struggle isn’t just talent – it’s trust. In psychologically safe teams, people feel empowered to speak up, share ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes without fear of blame or judgment. Yet many organizations unknowingly operate in cultures shaped by fear, silence, and over-control – limiting innovation, engagement, and performance. This highly interactive, 3-hour workshop equips leaders with practical, real-world tools to build a culture of trust and accountability. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting a New Member Orientation on Tuesday, December 1^st, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Whether you’ve recently joined as a new member or just need a refresher on all the great benefits available to you, SHRM encourages you to join us for this informational webinar. Don’t miss your chance to meet SHRM-Atlanta team members, ask questions, and gain other valuable information about the community. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Atlanta is hosting its December Chapter Meeting on Friday, December 4^th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at The Gathering Spot ATL (384 Northyards Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313). Join in for the December Chapter Meeting as SHRM closes out the year celebrating the connections, accomplishments, and community that make SHRM-Atlanta special. Gather with fellow HR and business professionals at The Gathering Spot ATL for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, shared insights, and opportunities to learn from one another. Beyond the featured presentation, this gathering is a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, build new relationships, and celebrate another year of growing together as Atlanta’s HR community. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, expand your network, or simply enjoy time with your peers, SHRM looks forward to celebrating the year with you! Click here to learn more and register.

• The Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions (MAX) is hosting the MAX Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 9th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Georgia Power Headquarters (241 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30308). Our MAX Annual Meeting is our signature event for bringing our members together. Our keynote speaker will be Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission, whose vision is to create One Great Region through its mission to foster thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments. As Executive Director & CEO, Ms. Roach manages the agency’s $104 million operating budget and leads a talented team that works with local governments and community partners to improve life in the Atlanta region. ARC’s portfolio includes regional transportation planning, aging services, community development, water resources management, workforce development, and homeland security coordination. Members have received an invite to join by email. Non-members can  Click here to register.

• The Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE) is hosting a GACE Drive-In Summit: Professional Development event on Thursday, December 10^th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Georgia Institute of Technology (225 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30332). The GACE Drive-In Summit is a professional development and networking event designed to support career services professionals through meaningful discussions, interactive learning, and collaboration with industry and higher education leaders. The summit provides participants with opportunities to explore workforce development trends, discuss strategies for addressing professional burnout, and gain insights into building and strengthening employer relationships. The event features presentations, interactive breakout sessions, and an employer relations panel with representatives from business, government, and higher education. Participants will engage in peer discussions, share best practices, and develop knowledge and strategies that can be applied to their professional roles. The summit concludes with a closing session, participant survey, and distribution of certificates of completion recognizing participation in this professional development opportunity. Lunch and networking are also included, providing attendees with an opportunity to connect with colleagues and expand their professional networks. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Georgia Chamber is hosting Eggs and Issues 2027 on Wednesday, January 13^th, from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, at the Georgia World Congress Center (285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313). Each January, Georgians from across the state gather in Atlanta for the Georgia Chamber’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast. This event serves as the kickoff to the Georgia General Assembly regular session. The annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast convenes over 2,500 Georgians, including many of the state’s top elected officials and business leaders, to set the economic agenda for the legislative year. Click here to learn more and register.

Opportunities with National Hosts

• Brookings is hosting a webinar on Building the Conditions to Thrive: Improving Well-Being for Men and Boys of Color on Monday, November 9^th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The well-being of men and boys of color is often examined in fragmented ways, focused on specific policy domains, markets, and industries, which can miss the structural linkages among systems that reinforce trends within education, employment, and criminal justice. Rather than treating outcomes as products of individual circumstances, there is need for a new framework that traces how structural conditions flow through domains of well-being into measurable outcomes, including how long people live. On Monday, November 9^th, the Center for Community Uplift at Brookings will convene leading scholars and experts for a virtual discussion focused on the need for a new agenda and policy approach to supporting and improving the well-being of men and boys of color. Following a research presentation from Brookings scholars, a panel of experts and practitioners will consider the implications of the analysis, and why a new framework that considers place as a fundamental actor is critical to improving the subjective well-being of men and boys of color. The discussion will seek to identify and understand the places where men and boys of color are thriving, and what we can learn from them. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting When Capacity Isn’t the Problem: Why Sequencing Matters in Rural Economic Development on Tuesday, November 10^th, starting at 12:00 PM. What if stalled rural economic development projects are not primarily capacity problems — but sequencing problems? Join Sherrie Campbell for the next Research to Practice conversation, based on her IEDC Economic Development Journal article, as she explores how capable communities can become overwhelmed by fragmented systems, competing timelines, and resources introduced in the wrong order. Drawing on field experience across rural Alabama, Sherrie will introduce the Rural Development Sequencing Framework, a six-stage approach designed to help practitioners strengthen alignment, readiness, relationships, and implementation. The conversation will offer practical insights into how economic developers can recognize capacity overload, identify where promising initiatives are getting stuck, and better sequence relationships, funding, technical assistance, and action to turn existing capacity into meaningful progress. Click here to learn more and register.     

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting a webinar on The Leadership Reset on Tuesday, November 10^th, starting at 12:00 PM. In this session, SHRM will investigate what happens when a workplace goes off course, and how HR leaders can right the ship. As work accelerates, leaders are losing visibility into the people and signals that keep teams connected. Through expert insight and real-world stories, explore what becomes invisible under pressure and how leaders can respond before teams start to drift. Click here to learn more and register.

• Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting Apprentice Voices: What it Costs to Persist in Apprenticeship on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Apprenticeship is widely recognized as a proven pathway to quality jobs, but for many apprentices, the path is harder than it looks from the outside. A new JFF report, grounded in interviews and data from apprentices across the country, takes a closer look at what it actually takes to complete a program. The findings may surprise you. Join us for the launch of the report and hear directly from apprentices whose stories shaped it. In this webinar, JFF will present findings from a new report on the National Apprentice Fund, joined by apprentices who received the fund and are willing to talk candidly about their experience. Participants will hear directly from apprentices who have navigated these challenges, explore cross-sector findings on the structural nature of financial barriers, and engage with actionable implications for funders, program administrators, and policymakers working to build a more accessible and durable apprenticeship ecosystem. Join in for a timely conversation on what it actually takes to persist in a Registered Apprenticeship and what the field must do differently to help apprentices get there. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting More HR Capacity. Same Team: The Functional Acceleration of HR-X on Tuesday, November 10^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Every HR team is being asked to do more with the same headcount. Functional Acceleration is the dimension that makes that possible — maximizing your people and technology through smarter strategy and the operational use of AI to automate the work consuming your team’s time. SHRM will  cover what high maturity looks like across HR function strategy and HR technology, and how the organizations pulling ahead use AI agents not just to move faster, but to free their people for higher-value work. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a 30 Minutes of Excellence – November: When There are No Jobs to Place Them in: A Veteran Economic Readiness Framework for Rural and Underserved Workforce Areas on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Veterans in rural communities face a compounded challenge: they were never taught how the civilian economy works, and the economies they’re returning to may not have traditional employment pathways. The standard model — resume, interview, placement — breaks down when there are no employers hiring. Ritchie Thomas, Army Veteran and CEO/Founder of Military Transition University, presents a rural-adapted economic readiness framework built on six employment tracks that actually work in rural and underserved geographies. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Stay Competitive: Salary Trends HR Leaders Need to Know on Tuesday, November 10^th, starting at 2:00 PM. What’s shaping HR careers and hiring decisions in 2027? Drawing on insights from Robert Half’s 2027 Salary Guide, this session explores the salary, skills and workforce trends HR professionals need to know. SHRM will look at how AI, technology and specialized expertise are influencing career opportunities and compensation, along with the factors driving today’s talent decisions, from competitive pay and in-demand skills to total rewards. You’ll leave with practical insights to stay competitive in your career and make informed decisions about the workforce you support. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on Secure and Responsible AI: Building Trust and Cyber Resilience in Local Government on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. As artificial intelligence transforms how local governments deliver essential services, county leaders face a critical challenge: how can they embrace AI innovation while protecting sensitive data, managing cybersecurity risks, and maintaining public trust? Join IBM experts and Sunny Hwang, CIO of New Hanover County, N.C., for an insightful discussion on secure and responsible AI adoption in local government. Drawing on real-world experience implementing award-winning AI-powered solutions for human services and emergency response, the panel will explore how counties can balance innovation with effective governance, data protection, and cyber resilience. Attendees will gain practical perspectives on navigating evolving AI risks, building public confidence, and responsibly leveraging emerging technologies to improve government services. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting What Midterm Election Results Mean for Local Government Priorities on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Join NLC for a timely discussion examining what the midterm election outcomes may mean for federal-local relations, congressional priorities, and issues that matter most to local governments. Participants will hear insights on potential impacts to infrastructure, housing, public safety, economic development, and other key municipal priorities. This webinar is designed to help local leaders better understand the evolving policy environment and prepare for opportunities and challenges ahead. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is hosting Beyond Predatory Lending on Tuesday, November 10^th, from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Every working person deserves financial security, fair access to their hard-earned wages, and the opportunity to build a stronger financial future. Join the NAACP and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) for an important virtual conversation exploring Earned Wage Access, what it means for working families, and they can be advocated for financial products and policies that protect consumers and advance economic opportunity. Click here to learn more and register.

• REMI is hosting a webinar on the Economic Effects of Rising Fuel Prices on Wednesday, November 11^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. How do rising diesel prices affect regional economies? Join REMI for a webinar examining how higher fuel costs influence businesses and households—and how REMI models capture the resulting economic effects. REMI Analyst Sean McCarthy will explore how changes in diesel prices affect production costs, regional competitiveness, consumer prices, and substitution decisions. The presentation will show how these responses ripple through the economy, shaping employment, production, and income over time. EPRINC Distinguished Fellow Michael Lynch will discuss scenarios for the Iran conflict and the oil market, describing what might drive prices in the short-term and after the war. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how REMI models account for changing fuel prices and how to interpret the resulting regional economic impacts. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting its 2026 Competency Symposium on Thursday, November 12^th, from 10:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Skills-based hiring is transforming the workforce. Join career services leaders, faculty, employers, and higher education innovators for the 2026 NACE Competency Symposium as strategies, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of career readiness are explored. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting The New DEI Contract Clause: What the Federal Court Ruling Means for Employers on Thursday, November 12^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Recently, a Maryland federal court allowed Executive Order 14398 and its contract clause, FAR 52.222-90, to move forward. The ruling gave employers something they have been waiting for: clearer boundaries for compliance. The court read the order’s ban on “racially discriminatory DEI activities” to cover intentional disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity, the same conduct federal law already prohibits. This means that, under the court’s reading, training, research, and discussion about race fall outside the executive order’s scope. But race-conscious eligibility rules, diverse slate requirements, demographic scorecards, and pay modifiers carry real risk. The Department of Justice’s recent False Claims Act settlements show that enforcement is already underway, with significant financial consequences. Join SHRM and DCI Consulting Group for a practical look at what the ruling means for your organization. Click here to learn more and register.

• Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting an SI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship Incentive Fund Webinar on Thursday, November 12^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join in for a virtual deep dive into the SI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund,  as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program. The $34 million fund will expand Registered Apprenticeship in high-demand occupations that power the Super Intelligence, semiconductor, and nuclear energy industries. The PfP Incentive Payments Program is one of the Trump administration’s national initiatives to grow Registered Apprenticeships toward the goal of reaching and surpassing one million active apprentices. Under a pay-for-performance model, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors can receive direct payments of up to $6,000 per apprentice to support the hiring and retention of new apprentices, reduce barriers for employers, and help train Americans for in-demand careers across priority industries nationwide. Administered by JFF, the SI, Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Apprenticeship Incentive Fund will help sponsors hire and retain more than 6,200 apprentices in more than 40 states, while strengthening Registered Apprenticeship programs and helping meet the urgent need for a skilled, modern workforce across these rapidly evolving sectors. Click here to learn more and register.

• REMI is hosting a webinar on Informing Legislative and Tax Decisions: Economic and Fiscal Analysis with REMI Tax-PI on Thursday, November 12^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. How can policymakers evaluate the economic and fiscal implications of proposed legislation? Join REMI for a webinar exploring how REMI Tax-PI can support policy analysis during the 2027 legislative session by connecting changes in tax and spending policies with their broader effects on state economies and budgets. In this webinar, REMI will discuss how REMI Tax-PI can compare policy proposals and examine their effects on employment, income, economic growth, and government revenues and expenditures over time across multiple common tax scenarios. REMI will explore how economic responses to policy changes influence fiscal outcomes, helping analysts assess potential trade-offs and distinguish near-term impacts from longer-term effects. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how dynamic economic and fiscal modeling can inform legislative discussions, support budget planning, and help communicate the potential impacts of policy proposals. Click here to learn more and register.

• WorkforceGPS is hosting a webinar on Building More Responsive Workforce Systems: Lessons in Innovation and Flexibility on Thursday, November 12^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This webinar will examine how Governor’s Reserve funds, WIOA waiver authority, and other workforce system flexibilities can be used to support innovative strategies, improve service delivery, expand access, and accelerate implementation of promising practices. Through a discussion with state and workforce system leaders, participants will hear concrete examples of how states are using funding flexibility, policy flexibility, and strategic partnerships to pilot new approaches, scale successful models, modernize workforce services, and address regional workforce priorities. Speakers will discuss the challenges they sought to address, how they leveraged available flexibilities, lessons learned during implementation, and the outcomes achieved to date. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Developing Career Readiness Competencies for Skills-Based Hiring on Friday, November 13^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Skills-based hiring has shifted the student focus from simply logging career readiness metrics to actively developing verifiable workplace skills. This session shows how a scalable, simulation-based program builds real skills through relatable workplace scenarios. Interactive video modules and simulations teach and reinforce these vital skills, giving students repeated practice with real-time feedback. Assessment data shows measurable growth, and students earn a verified certificate of completion. Attendees will learn practical strategies for helping students generalize these skills beyond the simulation and into real workplace settings. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is hosting Navigating the Postgrad Job Market: Strategic AI Integration for Resumes on Friday, November 13^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join the NCDA Graduate Student Committee for virtual workshop (free to NCDA members). This interactive session will explore practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the job search while maintaining authenticity, preserving individual voice, and tailoring strategies to the unique needs and experiences of job seekers. Click here to learn more and register.

• Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting a webinar on What the Midterms Mean for Education and Workforce Policy on Friday, November 13^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join Jobs for the Future (JFF) for a timely post-election conversation on what the midterm results could mean for learners, workers, and the policies shaping economic opportunity. A bipartisan panel of education and workforce policy experts will unpack the results and what they signal and share their insights on where federal and state policymakers may focus their attention on education and workforce policy in the year ahead. The conversation will also spotlight findings from a new JFF pre-election survey capturing voter perspectives on the kitchen-table issues shaping their lives, from getting a quality job and navigating AI impacts on the economy, to paying for education and training and ensuring they have the skills in demand. JFF will connect those perspectives to the policy landscape ahead and share recommendations for federal and state policymakers to help ensure learners and workers face No Dead Ends on their pathways to economic advancement. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting an NLCU: Unsheltered Homelessness & Encampments: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions starting Monday, November 16^th through Monday, December 7^th. Between 2015 and 2024, the United States saw a steady increase in unsheltered homelessness—people living in locations not intended for human habitation. Encampments, or groups of people who are staying in temporary structures or other enclosed places on an ongoing basis, are a highly visible manifestation of unsheltered homelessness. The growth of homeless encampments nationwide has triggered policy debates on how to best address unsheltered homelessness. This course explores the drivers and scope of unsheltered homelessness followed by an in-depth look at the types and effectiveness of resolution strategies, with a focus on housing, health, and safety outcomes. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on Tuning Up Your Accessibility Practice on Monday, November 16^th, starting at 2:00 PM. You do not need to be an accessibility expert to make your documents and presentations more user-friendly for learners, colleagues, and even yourself. This webinar will explore key components of accessibility, along with practical steps that you can apply to what you create and how you communicate. Wherever you are with accessibility practices, you can take one step forward in opening up your message to your audience. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting What the Election Results Mean for Workforce Policy: Early Signals and Next Steps on Monday, November 16^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join NAWB’s policy team for a timely briefing on what the election results mean for the public workforce system. The team will walk through the implications for the committees that shape our agenda, including Appropriations, the Senate HELP Committee, and the House Education & Workforce Committee. The team will also share informed analysis on potential legislative and regulatory directions for workforce programs, highlight early signals from key policymakers, and outline what boards should be watching – and doing – as the new Congress organizes and begins its work. Lastly, perspective will be offered on the emerging agenda for the 120th Congress and the issues likely to influence early activity. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is hosting Focus On: Leading L&D Teams Through Complexity virtually on Tuesday, November 17^th and Wednesday, November 18^th. There is plenty of content out there about leadership. But, what about the person handling the project that changed scope, the team member who needs support, the stakeholder who wants one more thing, and the budget question with no context? This event is for the people close to the work, leading teams through the everyday moments that shape whether learning actually happens. Build the skills to lead your team, partner more effectively with the business, and manage the everyday challenges of L&D leadership. Click here to learn more and register.

• Candid is hosting a webinar on What Black-Led Nonprofits Actually Need on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Meaningful support for Black-led nonprofits goes beyond funding. In this follow-up to part 1, Candid will continue to explore what meaningful support for Black-led nonprofits truly looks like. Click here to learn more and register.

• Jobs for the Future (JFF) is hosting its Fair Chance to Advance National Summit on starting Tuesday, November 17^th through Thursday, November 19^th, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch (315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). Jobs for the Future invites you to join the inaugural Fair Chance to Advance (FC2A) National Summit. This year’s summit will bring together over 200 leaders from state systems for corrections and community supervision, postsecondary education, and workforce development, as well as policy makers, system-impacted leaders, employers and industry leaders, and other stakeholders committed to ensuring that people with histories of incarceration have a fair chance to advance. At a time when employers face talent shortages, states are rethinking workforce strategies, and millions of talented workers remain excluded from opportunity—FC2A brings together leaders shaping the future of the fair chance ecosystem. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Manufacturing Institute is hosting AI Skills for the Shop Floor on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. AI is already part of everyday manufacturing, from inspection cameras to predictive maintenance alerts. Frontline workers who understand how these tools work, and when to question them, are what turn AI adoption into real results on the plant floor. In this webinar, Pooja Tripathi, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Innovation at the MI, takes attendees inside the Manufacturing Institute’s free AI Skills for Manufacturing Training Suite, including the AI Fundamentals+ for Manufacturing coursework. In Fundamentals+ attendees will learn how to build on the knowledge gained in AI Fundamentals for Manufacturing. This coursework will take workers from basic AI awareness to understanding how AI systems sense what is happening on the shop floor, analyze that information, and recommend or take action, all while emphasizing how a worker’s own experience keeps those systems accurate and safe. Click here to learn more and register.

• Bonterra is hosting From Season of Giving, to Year-Round Engagement on Tuesday, November 17^th, starting at 1:00 PM. A Giving season brings in first-time employee volunteers and donors. Keeping them engaged after December is the harder challenge, and it is usually a design problem, not an interest problem. Join Kenrick Fraser, Bonterra’s Chief Corporate Impact Officer, and Lauren Bernstein, NationSwell’s Chief Member Success and Growth Officer to close that gap. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting Buy Smarter with Amazon Business: A New Nationally Solicited Contract for Public Agency on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Discover how your agency can tap into more than 300 million products and hundreds of thousands of third-party sellers through a new Amazon Business contract that was competitively bid on a national scale. Fixed-term price ceilings across eight categories help keep everyday purchasing both compliant and budget-friendly. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting an NCSL Town Hall: A Post-Election Analysis on Tuesday, November 17^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Join NCSL’s Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer for a timely post-election analysis of the 2026 state elections. They’ll discuss changes in legislative control, shifts within chambers, potential new trifectas and the results of some of the most closely watched statewide ballot measures. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting English That Works: Turning ESL for the Trades Training into Sustainable Revenue on Tuesday, November 17^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Building on market-demand research first presented at COABE Indianapolis, this webinar explores the growing opportunity for trades-specific English language training. With foreign-born workers comprising a significant share of the construction workforce and employers continuing to face skilled-trades shortages, adult education programs are uniquely positioned to connect workforce talent with employer need. The session will launch a new COABE English for the Trades Cohort focused on three pillars: research into workforce English needs, development of adaptable curriculum and instructional models, and sustainable funding strategies. Presenters will introduce a practical business model that adult education programs, trade schools, and community colleges can customize for their markets. Participants will explore how to assess employer needs, build relationships with industry partners, market specialized training, negotiate with major employers, and price customized services based on their value rather than automatically providing them for free. Real-world case studies will illustrate approaches to employer partnerships, needs assessment, customized instruction, and service pricing. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting a webinar on Transforming Public Defense Operations for the Digital Evidence Era on Tuesday, November 17^th, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Public defender offices nationwide face an unprecedented operational challenge. Body-worn cameras, cell phone extractions, drone footage, and complex court records have created a tsunami of unstructured digital discovery. Legacy point solutions and proprietary vendor systems trap critical records, forcing case teams to spend disproportionate hours manually organizing, transcribing, and indexing discovery rather than advocating for clients. Join Deepak Budhwani, Administrative Deputy at the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, and Sabih Khan, Justice and Public Safety Lead at Box, for a 45-minute webinar exploring how modern defense agencies are bridging the resource divide through secure AI, automated workflows, and intelligent content management. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting the 2026 Aspen Cyber Summit on Wednesday, November 18^th, starting at 8:00 AM, at Capital Turnaround (700 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003).

The Aspen Cyber Summit is the nation’s premier annual technology and cybersecurity policy gathering, bringing together the top voices from government, industry, and civil society to create a safer world, online and off. As threats move faster than ever, from complex nation-state operations to the rapid integration of AI in our daily lives, we’re moving beyond simply identifying risks to driving actionable, cross-sector solutions. Since 2016, the Aspen Cyber Summit has hosted the most consequential cybersecurity discussions of our time. This stage will feature global cybersecurity and national security experts, senior government leaders from the White House and allied nations, members of Congress, Fortune 100 executives, and thinkers from civil society. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on Scoping a Policy Problem on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Join the Aspen Policy Academy to learn the basics of defining a policy problem. This program will teach you how to narrow a broad issue into a specific achievable goal to help you have impact on the issues you care about. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is hosting Guiding Clients and Students Through the AI and LinkedIn Job Search: What Practitioners Need in 2027 on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rewired hiring faster than most of us can keep up – from AI-screened applications to recruiters searching LinkedIn by keyword. Join Jeremy Schifeling, a former LinkedIn leader and best-selling author who trains career teams at 370+ universities, for a practical hour on what actually changed this year and how to guide the people you serve through it. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Flipping the Campus Recruiting Model with AI on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Campus recruiting has always run on the model of showing up to events and hoping you meet the right candidates. AI is flipping that model, so recruiters arrive at events with an interview schedule already filled with best-fit candidates. This session draws on survey data from Yello’s State of Campus Recruiting Report to look at where AI actually stands in campus recruiting today, and what’s changing as a result. Attendees will leave with a read on where AI actually helps in campus recruiting today, and where the real work still belongs to a human. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Building the Human + AI Workforce: The Talent Optimization Dimension of HR-X on Wednesday, November 18^th, starting at 1:00 PM. Talent Optimization is the dimension SHRM’s research identifies as the single most influential driver of HR maturity — accounting for 30% of the variance in overall maturity — yet only 6% of HR functions reach high maturity here. That gap is the opportunity. This dimension is about driving performance, engagement, and retention through how you develop, manage, and grow your people, with AI as a multiplier rather than a replacement. SHRM will unpack what high maturity looks like across leadership development, performance management, learning, employee experience, and talent analytics — and why the organizations that get it right see measurably higher engagement and lower turnover. Click here to learn more and register.

• WorkforceGPS is hosting a webinar on Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant New Grantee Orientation on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Employment and Training Administration (ETA) staff will introduce Reskill DWG recipients to their peers and the federal team, provide an overview of grant requirements including financial and performance reporting, and share information and resources to help grantees successfully manage their projects while providing allowable activities to dislocated workers and business and industry partners. The webinar will also feature a question-and-answer period and upcoming opportunities for grantee technical assistance. Click here to learn more and register.

• Brookings is hosting The State of Broadband Access and Affordability on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM, at the Brookings Institution – Falk Auditorium (1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20036). There will also be an opportunity to attend virtually. Universal high-speed broadband access is fundamental to connectivity for individuals, businesses, community institutions, and government. Currently, all 56 states and territories have received funding to advance infrastructure through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, but connecting everyone comes with some challenges. The current administration challenged the Digital Equity Act, the Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a program which for years has provided access to schools and libraries, and another federal provision, the Universal Service Fund, is facing renewed scrutiny over agency overreach. But for the digital economy to be of benefit for all, it is imperative that access remains affordable and resilient, especially as AI and the need for fiber networks and spectrum grow. On November 18^th, the Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) at Brookings will host a conversation to discuss the state of broadband, what’s next for these programs, and what else needs to be done, especially in regard to affordability and the diffusion of AI. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting a webinar on Work and the Social Contract in the Age of AI: Where Do We Go From Here? on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. For some Americans, AI represents the epitome of human innovation and the gateway to an era of abundance and independence. For others, it’s the avatar for broken economic promises and unacceptable concentrations of power that have rendered the American Dream out of reach for most. Increasingly, economists and advocates across the political spectrum agree on two things: 1) today’s social contract stands deeply frayed, and 2) the impact AI will have on the future of that contract is up to us to decide. As AI diffuses across sectors, it serves as a powerful catalyst that could either further erode the economic and social benefits of work or act as the foundation for a modernized, more equitable social contract. Panelists will explore the dual possibilities of the AI transition, including how automated systems could weaken worker leverage and accelerate displacement, or be harnessed to boost human capability, and more fairly share productivity gains. By grounding the discussion in the realities of today’s workplaces as well as experiments with tomorrow’s innovations, panelists will point us toward the strategic policy, business, and labor interventions required to ensure AI strengthens, rather than dismantles, the social contract. Click here to learn more and register.

• Candid is hosting Navigating Federal Funding Cuts: A Peer Learning Exchange About Collaborations on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. As nonprofits across the country respond to changes in federal funding and increasing uncertainty in the funding landscape, many organizations are exploring new ways to sustain their missions, protect services, and strengthen community impact. One strategy that funders and nonprofit leaders increasingly recognize as essential is collaboration. Working together can help organizations leverage complementary strengths, share resources, expand reach, and pursue funding opportunities that may be difficult to secure alone. Yet successful collaboration is rarely as simple as bringing organizations together. Effective partnerships require trust, alignment around shared goals, clear communication, and a commitment to navigating challenges collectively. Candid invites you to join a discussion focused on how nonprofits are building collaborative partnerships that can strengthen organizational resilience and community impact. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Leading the System: Foundations of State Adult Education Leadership on Wednesday, November 18^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This foundational academy will equip new State Directors with the knowledge, tools, and leadership strategies necessary to administer effective statewide adult education systems. Participants will examine the statutory and regulatory foundations of WIOA Title II, including the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), state administrative responsibilities, grant management, performance accountability, monitoring, and federal reporting requirements. The academy will also address organizational leadership, stakeholder engagement, state planning, and the relationship between state agencies and local providers. Participants will explore approaches to establishing priorities, building organizational capacity, and leading statewide program improvement. Click here to register via Zoom.

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

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting SHRM’s People, Culture, and Strategy Virtual Retreat on Thursday, November 19^th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. SHRM’s People, Culture and Strategy Virtual Retreat brings together forward-thinking HR leaders to explore how people strategy drives transformation, resilience, and lasting growth. With a focus on bold leadership, inclusive cultures, and innovation readiness, this retreat equips HR professionals with the tools to lead change in a rapidly evolving business environment. This day includes a packed schedule of relative sessions designed for you. Click here to learn more and register.

• Workhuman is hosting a webinar on Turning Human Moments into Workforce Intelligence on Thursday, November 19^th, starting at 12:00 PM. Organizations have more workforce data than ever — from performance and retention to AI adoption. But some questions remain difficult to answer: What are people actually contributing? What behaviors are shaping culture every day? Every recognition moment captures a human observation about contribution, behavior, and impact. When analyzed at scale, those moments create a rich source of human-authored data that can reveal workforce insights traditional systems often miss. Join Workhuman for a detailed look at findings from the 2026 Recognition Intelligence Report and discover how organizations are using recognition intelligence to better understand their workforce, culture, and business. Click here to learn more and register.

• REMI is hosting a webinar on the Economic Impacts of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor on Thursday, November 19^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. What could completing Future Interstate 27 and the broader Ports-to-Plains corridor mean for trade, jobs, and regional economic growth? Join REMI and the Ports-to-Plains Alliance for a webinar examining the economic potential of a strategic north-south Interstate connection linking America’s agricultural, energy, and manufacturing regions with markets in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Using Future I-27 and the nine-state Ports-to-Plains corridor as a case study, the webinar will explore both the near-term impacts of construction and the lasting economic effects of improved transportation access and mobility. The analysis projects $36.67 billion in additional annual economic output and 59,057 additional jobs in 2080 from improved mobility across the nine-state region, separate from construction impacts. This webinar will explore both the near-term impacts of construction and the long-term effects of improved transportation access and mobility. REMI will examine how changes in transportation costs, trade flows, and production costs ripple through regional economies, influencing employment, gross domestic product, and fiscal revenues over time. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how REMI models capture the economic effects of major transportation investments and how these results can inform infrastructure planning and policy decisions. Click here to learn more and register.

• Lightcast is hosting The State of Talent Attraction and Development as we Close 2026 on Thursday, November 19^th, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Which states and regions are best at attracting talent and growing economic opportunity? And what do they do differently than those that are struggling? Lightcast will answer these and other questions as they walk through the 2026 Talent Attraction Scorecard with Laura Huffman of Civic Solutions and Patience Fairbrother Wallace of Development Counsellors International. Lightcast will also discuss the latest trends in talent attraction marketing and how workforce development informs economic development strategy. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Aspen Institute is hosting a National Early Wealth Building Policy Forum on Friday, November 20^th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The rollout of Trump (530A) Accounts this year has, for the first time in our country’s history, made early wealth-building accounts available to children in every state across the country. And the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that 60 million children will now have accounts opened automatically gets us even closer to a program that works for children from low-income households. On November 20^th, the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program will host a National Early Wealth Building Policy Forum to address these questions and hear from the leaders shaping the future of federal early wealth-building policy. It will feature perspectives that showcase the broad, emerging coalition in support of early wealth building: leaders from federal, state, and local governments, philanthropy, the private sector, local community organizations, and more. The public, livestreamed forum will serve as a space to showcase national leadership, assess progress to date and the path ahead after the midterm elections, and coordinate action across public and private sectors to ensure every child has a meaningful ownership stake in the economy. Click here to learn more and register.

• Brookings is hosting Coming of Age in an Uncertain Era on Friday, November 20^th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the Brookings Institution – Falk Auditorium (1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20036). There will also be an opportunity to attend virtually. Young Americans are reaching the milestones of adulthood, including dating, marriage, homeownership, and parenthood, much later than previous generations, and the reasons are more complicated than a rejection of family life. The 12th annual American Family Survey, a nationwide poll of 4,500 adults, finds that many single young adults have stepped back from dating, are reporting increased financial hardship, and are turning to AI for emotional support and advice. The survey also explores childcare, housing affordability, online gambling, parental rights, and the policy priorities Americans want leaders to address. On November 20^th, the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution, the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University, and Deseret News will host an event to explore the findings of this year’s American Family Survey. Lead investigators Chris Karpowitz and Jeremy Pope will present key takeaways, followed by a panel discussion of how families are navigating today’s cultural and political trends. This event will be open to attend in person or watch online. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting Job Outlook 2027: Employers’ Take on Hiring, AI, and the Skills That Matter on Friday, November 20^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. In this free webinar, NACE’s research team walks through the key findings from more than 300 employer respondents to the Job Outlook 2027 survey. For the first time, we’ll also break results out by employer size, showing how smaller (fewer than 500 employees) and larger (500 or more) organizations differ on screening, compensation, and AI expectations. The discussion focuses on three areas shaping the 2026–27 recruiting season: the hiring outlook for new graduates, the role of AI in recruiting, and the skills that influence interview decisions. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting Proving HR’s Value in Business Terms: The Organizational Impact Dimension of HR-X on Monday, November 23^rd, starting at 1:00 PM. “Trust me, it’s working” doesn’t survive a conversation with your CFO. Organizational Impact is the dimension for the HR leader who has to prove it — connecting people decisions to financial evidence, engaging the C-suite, and shaping the future of work. It’s the highest-scoring dimension in SHRM’s research, which means the bar is high and the expectation is real: leaders are increasingly measured on their ability to walk into a boardroom with a causal argument, not a correlation. SHRM will break down what high maturity looks like across C-suite relations, organization design, compliance, and future-of-work planning — and share the data connecting HR maturity to financial performance, where high-maturity organizations are far more likely to exceed financial targets and grow revenue. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting a webinar on The Role of Eligible Providers as One-Stop Partners on Monday, November 23^rd, starting at 2:00 PM. This webinar will provide evidence-based practices, tools, and resources to effectively serve job seekers and employers through collaborative workforce partnerships. Participants will examine ways to strengthen their role in providing integrated access to employment, education, and training services through the one-stop system. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is hosting a Core4 Focus On: Flexible Virtual L&D Skill-Building virtual event starting Tuesday, December 1^st through Thursday, December 3^rd. Join online for three focused days of learning, fresh perspectives, and peer-to-peer connection across instructional design, training delivery and facilitation, evaluating impact, and emerging trends. Through sessions, peer conversations, and practical examples, you’ll get strategies for solving real workplace learning challenges, not just theory that sounds good in a slide deck. Think of Core4 as a practical workout for your L&D practice: four focus areas that help you design smarter, facilitate stronger, measure better, and stay ready for what’s next. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting Better Prompts, Better Results: Using GenAI Efficiently and Responsibly in County Government on Tuesday, December 1^st, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. County staff are being asked to do more with limited time and resources, and generative AI can help, but only if you know how to use it well and responsibly. This practical session will start with a quick AI prompting primer and then spend time on how better prompts translate into real efficiencies, from cutting the time it takes to draft communications, summarize policies, and prepare meeting notes, to responding to constituents faster and with greater clarity and accuracy. Panelists will walk through a governance and security framework for using these tools safely, including what information should never go into a prompt, how to protect sensitive constituent and county data, and how to verify AI output before it is shared. Attendees will see before-and-after examples drawn from everyday county work and learn how small changes in how you ask can mean major improvements in what you get back. You will leave with a simple prompting framework and a set of ready-to-use prompt templates that free up your time for the work that matters most: serving your constituents with confidence. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting a Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA): Information Session on Wednesday, December 2^nd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Looking to strengthen your youth-serving team and invest in staff development? NAWDP will launch a 10-month Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA) cohort in February 2027, combining hands-on learning with specialized training to build essential youth development skills.  Leaders and staff of youth-serving organizations, youth program managers, and workforce professionals interested in participating in the cohort or enrolling an employee are encouraged to attend. Funded through a grant from the Institute for Work and Learning (IWL), the program is provided at no cost to participants. The curriculum, developed and delivered by FHI 360, includes 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning and 165 hours of coursework covering positive youth development, coaching, career pathways, group facilitation, career case management, technology, professional development, and self-care. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Measuring Career Readiness: Lessons from Three Institutions on Wednesday, December 2^nd, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. How do you know whether your students are truly career ready? Join leaders from Dean College, Cuyamaca College, and the University at Buffalo to explore how institutions are using the NACE Career Readiness & Mobility Inventory to measure students across the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, career-aligned social capital, life design, and career mobility. Hear examples of how institutions are embedding career readiness measurement into existing courses, programs, and student experiences; using pre/post and evaluator data to understand student growth; and leveraging institutional dashboards and national benchmarks to identify gaps and demonstrate impact. Participants will leave with practical ideas for measuring career readiness at scale and using data to strengthen career development efforts across campus. Click here to learn more and register.

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

• The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hosting a webinar on Supporting Daily Career Services Work Through Trusted AI on Thursday, December 3^rd, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Career services professionals navigate growing student expectations, evolving workforce demands, and an expanding landscape of resources and best practices. How can trusted AI help make everyday work more efficient while keeping professional expertise and human connection at the center? Join NACE and Advisor.AI for a practical discussion and demonstration of Ask NACE, exploring how AI can support the daily work of career services professionals. The session will examine the role of responsible AI in career services, including the importance of trust, professional judgment, and accountability. Through real-world examples, attendees will see how Ask NACE can help professionals find relevant NACE resources, interpret career readiness frameworks, support employer engagement, answer student questions, and access research and best practices. The session will also explore implementation considerations, including governance, staff adoption, and strategies for introducing AI responsibly into career services workflows. Attendees will leave with practical insights into applying trusted AI to everyday career services work, along with resources and next steps for continued learning. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Counties (NACo) is hosting the 2026 Fall Board of Directors Meeting and Building Better Futures: A County Leaders’ Symposium on Youth Outcomes starting Thursday, December 3^rd through Saturday, December 5^th, at the Omni Charlotte Hotel (132 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202). County leaders partner every day with families, community organizations and private businesses to improve outcomes for young people, especially our most vulnerable. Yet even as we make pockets of progress, an important question remains: How can we build better futures for our youth? Hosted by NACo Incoming President George Dunlap as part of his presidential spotlight, in partnership with NACo’s Board of Directors and Large Urban County Caucus, “Building Better Futures: A County Leaders’ Symposium on Youth Outcomes” will focus on practical strategies and collaborative approaches that counties can advance at the local level—from proven prevention and early intervention models to cross-sector partnerships that align resources and expand opportunity. Participants will leave with actionable ideas, stronger partnerships and a shared commitment to measurable outcomes for vulnerable youth. Because lasting progress doesn’t happen by accident, it happens when counties lead. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting NAWDP’s Take on It: Unlocking the Potential of WIOA Governor’s Reserve Funding (TEGL 04-26) on Thursday, December 3^rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Are you making the most of the funding available to advance your workforce development priorities? TEGL 04-26 highlights important opportunities for states to strategically use WIOA Governor’s Reserve funding to address workforce challenges, strengthen programs, and support innovative approaches to serving job seekers and employers. Join Maria Remboulis for “NAWDP’s Take on It” as she breaks down this guidance and explores practical ways states and local workforce systems can put these funds to work. From expanding Registered Apprenticeships and strengthening pre-apprenticeship programs to supporting AI literacy, industry-driven training, and improved WIOA performance, this session will highlight opportunities to align funding with critical workforce needs. Whether you’re looking for new ways to leverage resources, strengthen partnerships, or advance workforce priorities in your state or community, you’ll gain insights to help turn guidance into action. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting a Registered Apprenticeship Potpourri – Revisited on Tuesday, December 8^th, starting at 2:00 PM. In November 2024, just days before Thanksgiving, NAWB hosted A Registered Apprenticeship Potpourri, presented by Maria Remboulis, then Multi-State Navigator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. Despite the holiday timing, the webinar became one of NAWB’s most well-attended sessions and remains one of NAWB’s highest-rated webinar to date! Join in for A Registered Apprenticeship Potpourri—REVISITED, an engaging, high-energy session that brings back the practical insights, expert guidance, and dynamic presentation style that made the original such a hit. Maria returns with a fresh take on Registered Apprenticeship, combining the best of the original session with new information, timely updates, funding highlights, and additional insights to help workforce professionals navigate and maximize apprenticeship opportunities. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting its Annual Meeting/Washington Updates on Tuesday, December 8^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join NAWDP Chief Executive Officer Melissa Robbins and Board of Directors Chair Dana Keller for an exclusive update on the State of NAWDP. During this member-only session, Melissa and Dana will share organizational highlights, recent achievements, and upcoming initiatives shaping the future of our workforce development community. Directly following the main session, attendees will hear from Chris Andresen, Partner at Dutko Government Relations, who will share timely insights on the latest federal policy developments and funding priorities impacting the workforce development industry. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Elected. Now What? Building an Office That Delivers on Tuesday, December 8^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The first year in office can quickly reveal where constituent communication and service processes are working, and where they depend too heavily on individual staff, scattered inboxes or manual follow-up. The offices that respond best are often the ones that establish clear habits early: know who they need to reach, track requests consistently and use constituent feedback to guide better decisions. Join NLC and Granicus for a discussion with an elected official on three key lessons they wish they had learned earlier regarding constituent communication, public engagement and responsive service. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is hosting From Policy to Production: State Housing Strategies Under the ROAD Act on Wednesday, December 9^th, starting at 2:00 PM. Are you considering housing legislation for your 2027 session? If so, join NCSL’s next Housing Policy Exchange on December 9^th to learn how provisions in the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could help address the housing supply and affordability challenges in your state. The discussion will focus on manufactured housing, including new requirements for states to certify that their laws and regulations treat manufactured homes built with or without a permanent chassis the same when it comes to financing, insurance, manufacturing, sale, taxation, transportation and installation. Participants will hear from policy experts, compare approaches with colleagues across the country and discuss practical strategies for strengthening housing supply and affordability. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Preparing for ROAD: Community Development Block Grant Program on Wednesday, December 9^th, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The 21st Century ROAD Housing Act offers incentives and support for both the public and private sectors to reduce housing costs and expand housing supply. For local governments, the bill enhances existing programs and authorizes several new competitive grant programs. One significant federal program that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act updates is the Community Development Block Grant Program. During this session, you will hear from the National League of Cities and housing experts about how the 21st Century ROAD Housing Act reshapes CDBG to expand housing supply and what this means for the cities. Click here to learn more and register.   

• The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is hosting a webinar on A Better Way to Measure Career Readiness on Thursday, December 10^th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Colleges have embraced career readiness competencies—but how do we know whether students can demonstrate them? Many institutions rely on student self-ratings, which reflect perceptions and may not align with demonstrated skills. Self-ratings can even decline during freshman year or career-related courses, leaving educators wondering whether students’ skills have changed or their self-awareness has grown. This session explores a new, performance-based approach: digital workplace drills that ask students to apply career readiness skills in realistic scenarios. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting Keeping Businesses Local Through Ownership Transitions on Thursday, December 10^th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This Legacy Forward webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with succession planning, ownership transitions, and long-term business preservation. Participants will hear from experts on strategies that can help business owners prepare for a successful transition, whether through family succession, employee ownership, sale to a new owner, or other transition models. The session will also examine how municipalities can support business owners before a transition becomes urgent and create an environment that helps established businesses remain locally rooted. Through practical insights and real-world examples, participants will gain a better understanding of key considerations for succession planning and ways municipalities can strengthen their support for legacy and second-stage businesses throughout the transition process. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting New Professionals Cohort Capstone Presentations on Tuesday, December 15^th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. NAWDP is excited to celebrate a milestone as their inaugural New Professionals Cohort prepares to present their capstone projects! During the cohort, participants were challenged to identify a workforce challenge or opportunity within their organizations, develop a solution, and take steps to implement that solution. Now, it’s time to share their ideas, innovative approaches, and their impact! Join in for this virtual session to hear directly from cohort members as they share their projects, lessons learned, and solutions for strengthening workforce development. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is hosting Enhancing and Expanding PACT Time Opportunities: Real Strategies, Real Results on Tuesday, December 15^th, starting at 2:00 PM. This interactive webinar will deepen your understanding of Parent and Child Together (PACT) Time® and offer practical strategies for strengthening its implementation. Participants will explore core principles, review real-life examples, and engage in small-group activities, Q&A sessions, and feedback discussions. You will learn how to evaluate current practices, partner with families to create meaningful experiences, and adapt innovative approaches to increase impact. The webinar will emphasize staff and family engagement, as well as sustainable implementation. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) is hosting NAWDP Learning Opportunities for 2027: Growth Has No Finish Line on Wednesday, January 13^th, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. In 2027, NAWDP is opening the door to new opportunities to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow! Join Kim Meadows, Director of Training at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), for an exciting look at what’s ahead! From conferences and professional development cohorts to leadership academies, networking opportunities, the Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) credential, and innovative training programs, you’ll discover opportunities to strengthen your skills, expand your network, and increase your impact. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, NAWDP has opportunities to help you grow, stay ahead of emerging trends, and bring fresh ideas and strategies back to your organization and the people you serve. Click here to learn more and register.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting Workforce Development Strategies on Wednesday, January 20^th and Thursday, January 21^st, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Workforce Development Strategies explores the relationship between talent, business needs, education systems, and economic development. Participants examine how communities can better understand employer demand, strengthen workforce partnerships, and connect talent strategies to business retention, attraction, and inclusive growth. This course is open to all participants and may be especially useful for professionals working with employers, education partners, workforce boards, talent initiatives, business retention, industry partnerships, or regional economic development strategy. Click here to learn more and register.

• The National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) is hosting NCPN Connect 2027 starting Thursday, February 18^th through Saturday, February 20^th, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (600 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205). NCPN Connect 2027 brings career pathway leaders and practitioners from across the country to San Antonio for the annual conference of the National Career Pathways Network. Connect with colleagues across education, workforce, and industry while exploring the ideas, partnerships, and practices shaping the future of career pathways. Bring your experience to the conversation—and leave with new connections and ideas you can put to work. Registration, hotel information, and exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are coming soon. Click here to learn more.

• The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is hosting The 12 Thinking Lenses: A Strategic Framework for AI Powered Economic Development on Wednesday, February 24^th, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Your board wants an AI strategy. Your team needs a practical starting point. In this applied learning lab, Katie Milton Jordan introduces the 12 Thinking Lenses, a framework for assessing how your organization measures performance, designs work, supports adoption, and makes investment decisions. Apply the lenses to your own economic development organization and identify where AI can support the work that matters most. You will connect readiness, workflow choices, and cost assumptions to a focused implementation plan you can discuss with leadership. Score your organization’s AI readiness, map the maturity of core workflows, and model potential savings using your own assumptions. Practice explaining your priorities to a skeptical stakeholder, then refine your action plan through structured peer feedback. Click here to learn more and register.

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

• The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) is hosting The Forum 2027 starting Sunday, April 4^th through Thursday, April 8^th, at the New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036). NAWB Forum 2027 is the national gathering for workforce leaders committed to strengthening their organizations, their communities, and the workforce system. Through timely discussions and sessions, practical learning, and meaningful peer exchange, The Forum offers an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and invest in your professional growth. The challenges facing workforce development continue to evolve, and so must our leadership. Forum 2027 is designed to provide the ideas, strategies, and relationships that help professionals lead with confidence, influence change, and transform outcomes in their communities. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, discover innovative approaches, or connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, Forum 2027 is an investment in your work and the communities you serve. Click here to learn more and register.

• The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting SHRM HR-X LIVE! starting Sunday, June 27^th through Wednesday, June 30^th, at the McCormick Place (2301 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, IL 60616). SHRM studied more than 1,250 organizations over five years and found the best HR teams are strong in four areas. We call these the dimensions of HR maturity, and they matter: the more mature an HR team, the more it drives the business. In one industry we studied, each step up in maturity was linked to $62,000 more revenue per employee. Yet nearly 90% of organizations are still at average or below. HR-X Live! is built around each of those dimensions. You’ll go deep in one, explore all four, and leave with a credential that proves your expertise. Explore electives across every HR dimension. Swap ideas with people who do what you do. Enjoy the HR community moments SHRM events are known for. You go home with new skills, an HR-X credential, and a playbook you can put into action. Click here to learn more and register.

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