Our Next Topic: Investing in the Workforce
In recognition of National Workforce Development Month, we will dive into how employers can pull one of the most powerful levers for economic and social change: supporting and advancing their frontline workers. Our panelists will share the “why” and the “how” behind meeting the needs of historically untapped talent, whether that be job seekers impacted by the justice system or those who have faced systemic barriers and the effects of poverty.
Our Panel
Liana Bran
(Moderator)
Director of Expansion Strategy
Cara Plus
Bridgett Beene, MBA
Manager, Workforce Development
Advocate Health
Marisela Williams
Human Resources Director
Freedman Seating Company
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This is a free, virtual conversation, but we request you RSVP in advance.
Previous Virtual Conversations
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The Intersection of Education and Workforce Development
As the workforce continues to evolve, so must the ways we prepare current and future generations of workers. We were joined by civic and philanthropic leaders to explore how education and workforce development institutions are working together to build more inclusive pathways to gainful employment.
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