Workforce Forum: Bridging Gaps, Creating Impact
Thursday, November 21, 2024 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (CST)
Description
The Workforce Forum is an event all about helping our region meet its workforce needs. We are partnering with the Fargo Moorhead Human Resource Association (FMHRA) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for attendees. Speakers will show you why inclusion and outreach are so important in our workforce. You’ll also learn about the role a strong workforce plays in the economy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Human Resources, local community resources and the role of non-profit agencies and industry partners in addressing workforce challenges. The Workforce Forum will also offer insight into the regional workforce landscape, including data on gaps and needs. Attendees also will have dedicated time to network with like-minded professionals dedicated to enhancing regional workforce outcomes.
AGENDA
8:30 a.m | Doors Open
8:30 a.m. | Workforce Expo
9 a.m. | Welcome
- Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce, FMWF Chamber
- Taylor Syvertson, Director of Community Input, United Way of Cass-Clay
9:10 am | Panel Discussion – Striving for Solutions for Workforce Barriers
- Tina Amerman, Director of People Programs, Bobcat Company
- Jenna Klepatz, Director, Talent Acquisition, Essentia Health
- Danielle Woodard, Director of Human Resources, Flint Group
- Denise Rodriguez, Director of Operations, A.M.P. Contracting
- Moderator: Karla Isley, President/CEO, United Way of Cass-Clay
10:10 a.m. | Workforce Expo and Community Insights Overview
- Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce, FMWF Chamber
- Taylor Syvertson, United Way of Cass-Clay
10:15 a.m. | Break and Workforce Expo
10:50 a.m. | Keynote –Future-Ready Workforce: Unlocking Growth through Inclusion, Demographics, and Migration
- Whitney Harvey, Senior Director, Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Minnesota Chamber Foundation
11:50 a.m. | Community Insights #1
- Joe Burgum, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Folkways
12:00 p.m. | Community Insights #2
- Ashley Littlewolf, Assistant Coordinator, SENDCAA
12:10 p.m. | Community Insights #3
- Grace Rebel, Career and Education Coordinator, FMWF Chamber
12:20 p.m. | Lunch and Workforce Expo
1:20 p.m. | Community Insights #4
- Dan Hannaher, ND Field Director, Fargo, Global Refuge
1:30 p.m. | Community Insights #5
- Bill Burnside, Team Leader, Moorhead RMCEP
1:40 p.m. | Community Insights #6
- Matt Chaussee, CEO/Co-Founder, CareerViewXR
1:50 p.m. | Panel Discussion - Workforce Solutions: State Workforce Development Councils and Programs
- Katie Ralston Howe, Director of Workforce Division, North Dakota Department of Commerce
- Julie Sachs, Field Operations Area Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
2:50 p.m. | Closing
- Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce, FMWF Chamber
- Taylor Syvertson, Director of Community Input, United Way of Cass-Clay
3 – 3:30 p.m. | Workforce Expo and Networking
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The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.
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Fargo Moorhead Human Resource Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 4 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
No Cost | Registration Required (lunch provided)
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Moorhead, MN 56560
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