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AWB Workforce Summit - VIRTUAL EVENT
**In response to growing concerns around the coronavirus, including nonessential travel restrictions facing many speakers and guests, and the latest guidance from the state and federal health officials on this issue, AWB is moving forward with the 2020 Workforce Summit as a live virtual event.**
AWB’s Workforce Summit brings together new ideas and innovative employers to share tools to support the development of a world-class workforce in our state.
With new collaborative elements and networking opportunities, you will benefit from greater connections and practical solutions for today's workforce.
This event is ideal for employers, policy experts, HR professionals, state government, and non-profit agencies and workforce developers who are interested in addressing regional economic disparity and fostering positive action on strategic workforce development.AWB Workforce Summit - VIRTUAL EVENTDate and Time
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT2020 Summit Agenda
9:30 a.m. Welcome Congressman Derek Kilmer 9:45 a.m. Workforce Wellness: Emotional Health in Today's Workforce, Finding Purpose & Joy in Your Work Amy Leneker, MPA, Leadership Consultant and Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator, Compass Consulting 10:15 a.m. Business in Washington: Ask an Expert-This all- women panel will address challenges, opportunities and advantages at every stage of business growth. Jenefeness Tucker, Professional Development Life Coach & Personal Finance Consultant Sheryl McGrath, Associate Director, Washington Small Business Development Center Susan Perreault, Director, Business Impact NW Kaylee Purcell, Director, Center for Business and Innovation 11:00 a.m. Employment Law: Ask a Lawyer: Adjusting to new overtime rules, the minimum wage increase and PFML Laura Morse, Founding Partner, Jensen Morse Baker PLLC 11:45 p.m. Lunch Break 12:15 p.m. Diversity and Inclusion: Employing a diverse team and encouraging inclusion and community Trinity Parker,Senior VP, Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs, Symetra Life Insurance Company 12:45 p.m. Updates to Immigration Workforce Policies Dustin O'Quinn, Shareholder & Chair Immigration Law Practice, Lane Powell 1:30 p.m. Dependent Care Challenges Jasmine Donovan, President & CEO,
Dick's Drive-InNicole Sohn, Director, Journey Discovery Center Michele Beehler, Human Resources Director, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories 2:15 p.m. Pathways to Bridging the Skills Gap Lynn Strickland, Executive Director, Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee Allison Budvarson, COO & Co-Owner, Out of the Box Manufacturing Natalie Pacholl, Training Program Specialist, SEH America Inc Bill George, Director of Workforce Development, Skills Inc 3:00 p.m. Key Findings from the Third Annual Business in the Northwest Report Chip Hunter, Dean, WSU Carson College of Business 3:45 p.m. Closing Remarks Jake Riddell, Senior Public Relations Manager, WGU Washington
*Agenda is subject to changeLocation
Virtual event, via GoToWebinar
Link & log-in information provided with registration confirmation.Fees/Admission
AWB Member: $50
Non Member: $90
Upon registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with information on GoToWebinar. This is the platform that will be used to broadcast the Workforce Summit. Please submit your name and email via that link and you will be ready to join the live virtual event on March 19. If you have any technical issues, please contact Paulette Beadling.Contact Information
If you have any technical issues, please contact Paulette Beadling.
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