ALIGN 2018

We partner with businesses to identify the skills they need to fill positions and build a talent pipeline. We support our business partners to work with educators, community organizations, workforce programs and economic development organizations to generate innovative solutions.

ConxusNEO

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<H2><SPAN> ANDI - 330-630-9969 OR 330-571-5589</SPAN></H2>
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<H4><SPAN>Doors Open at 8:00 am</SPAN></H4>
<H4><SPAN>Program Scheduled 8:30 am - 3:15 pm</SPAN></H4>
<H4><SPAN>continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be served</SPAN></H4>
<H2><SPAN>Program Includes:</SPAN></H2>
<H3><SPAN>Remarks from Platinum Sponsor </SPAN>Kathy Golden, Chief Technology Officer, <A HREF="http://oeconnection.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">OEC</A></H3>
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<H3><SPAN>Keynote speaker Jon Hallsten, </SPAN><A HREF="http://www.hallsteninnovations.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>Hallsten Innovations</SPAN></A><SPAN></SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>Technology innovator of IoT solutions will identify and discuss the impact and opportunities technology brings to the workplace – how Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how we do business and recruit skilled talent.</EM></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>Panel discussion with industry leaders:</SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>The panel of industry experts will engage in a conversation of how IoT is creating new roles and requiring new skills in their workforce, the challenges this poses, and the hope they have in our region’s ability to address these challenges.</EM></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM></EM><STRONG>Panelists</STRONG><STRONG>:</STRONG> Jon Hallsten, President, <A HREF="http://www.hallsteninnovations.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hallsten Innovations</A>;  Tanya Arthur, CIO, <A HREF="http://www.summahealth.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Summa Health</A>; John Jones, HR Director, <A HREF="https://www.gojo.com/en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GOJO</A>; Dr. Matthew Putman, CEO, <A HREF="https://nanotronics.co/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nanotronics</A>; Scott Noerr, CIO, <A HREF="https://www.nationalinterstate.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Interstate Insurance</A>, Sue Lacy, President, <A HREF="http://conxusneo.jobs/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ConxusNEO</A> (moderator)</P>
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<H3><SPAN>What is the Real Demand for Tech Skills?</SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>A look at the current supply of and demand for skilled technical talent in northeast Ohio, the anticipated changes to it, and initiatives being taken to address the gaps.</EM><SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Presenters</STRONG><SPAN><STRONG>:</STRONG> Courtney DeOreo, Director, </SPAN><A HREF="https://getithere.net/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>RITE</SPAN></A><SPAN>; Eric Wise, CEO, </SPAN><A HREF="https://driveit.io/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>DriveIT</SPAN></A><SPAN>; Michelle Collins, VP, </SPAN><A HREF="http://conxusneo.jobs/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>ConxusNEO</SPAN></A><SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<H3><SPAN>Small group discussions to identify ways our community will take collective action to ensure our companies are provided with the skilled talent they need to thrive</SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>foster creative dialogue among workforce system stakeholders that allows you to share knowledge, insight and interactions to shape priorities to minimize the gap and impact on our economic future emerge. </EM></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal"><SPAN>Are you Cybersecure?</SPAN></H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><EM>With the massive amounts of data being generated from IoT devices, an industry expert will share how companies can protect themselves from potential threats and avoid data breaches.  To do so, this requires skilled professionals.  A session you don’t want to miss!</EM><SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Presenter</STRONG><SPAN><STRONG>:</STRONG> Martin Bally, Vice President & Chief Security Officer, </SPAN><A HREF="https://www.dieboldnixdorf.com/en-us" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>Diebold Nixdorf</SPAN></A><SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">How Start-Ups are Finding and Managing Tech Talent</H3>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Panelists</STRONG><STRONG>:</STRONG> Rob Heiser, <A HREF="http://segmint.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>Segmint</SPAN></A>; Dakota Kincer, <A HREF="https://drips.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>Drips</SPAN></A>; Chris Nickles, <A HREF="https://vlipsy.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><SPAN>Vlipsy</SPAN></A>; Chris Cole, <A HREF="https://www.lairdtech.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laird</A>; Grady Burrows, <A HREF="https://www.bioenterprise.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BioEnterprise</A> (moderator)</P>

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