Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
4th Annual Workforce Solutions Summit
Date and Time:
Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM CST
Location:
Pablo Center at the Confluence
128 Graham Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Details:
4th Annual Workforce Solutions Summit
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Pablo Center at the Confluence
There are no easy answers to tackling workforce challenges that our employers are experiencing right now all across Wisconsin. The Workforce Solutions Summit brings together the latest intelligence about key trends, best practices that really work, and workshops on specific strategies to implement and apply to your business or organization.
This year we will put a strong focus on Inclusion as it pertains to Talent Development, Attraction and Retention. If you are an employer or employee hoping to bring inclusive workforce solutions to your workplace, this event is designed to provide you with practical solutions to help attract, hire and retain employees.
AGENDA
8:00-8:30 a.m. Refreshments/Registration/Networking
8:30-9:30 a.m. Welcome Address by Dave Minor and Monica Obyrcki followed by Keynote Address
The Great Sansdemic Jim Morgan, MRA
First the Pandemic. Now the Sansdemic ("Sans" = without. "Demic" = people)! The talent shortage is real, not only skills but bodies, and it is crippling business growth. And yesterday’s recruitment and retention practices simply won’t work anymore! Employers have reached new levels of creativity and innovation in their search for talent.
Breakout Sessions
9:45-10:45 a.m.
- Wisconsin Apprenticeship Panel
- How To Get Your Voice Heard in Government
- Workforce Resource Employment and Training Programs, Empowering People Through Employment
Breakout Sessions
11:00-12:00 p.m.
- Childcare in the School District
- Regional Talent Initiatives
- Internship Opportunities through CVTC and UWEC
12:00-12:45 p.m.
Lunch and Networking
Breakout Sessions
1:00-2:00 p.m.
- Collective Impact: Building Talent Beyond Your Borders
- Creating and Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
- Mission Wisconsin
Breakout Sessions
2:15-3:15
- Developing a Talent Pipeline through K-12 Schools Involvement
- Local Talent Attraction Resources and Programs
- Increasing Wage isn't the Only Tool for Hiring Talent - How to win the war for talent without breaking the bank
We will be adhering to the COVID-19 protocols of the Pablo Center for the Arts. Please find the updated COVID-19 protocols for Pablo Center here that will be in effect until January 21, 2022.
**If you are unaware Pablo Center does require all guests ages 12 years and over have been either fully vaccinated (proof of vaccination and identity (license) required at entrance) or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test that’s been taken within 72 hours of the event.
Thank you to our partners on the Chamber's Workforce Summit Committee
Event Item Name Expires Pricing
| Workforce Solutions Summit | Dec 01, 2021 | $89.00 |
Original source can be found here.
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