Office Hours: Ask a Workforce Consultant

This FREE, 1-hour online session is designed exclusively for business owners and professionals who want direct access to industry experts. Whether you’re facing a challenge, exploring growth, or just curious about best practices, this is your chance to get real answers in real time.

Each month we feature a different expert who shares practical insights and then opens the floor for your questions. It’s informal, interactive, and focused on helping you move your business forward.

November’s Expert:
We’re thrilled to host Mirna Villa Linares, Founder and Principal Consultant of Upskilling U Consulting & Training, LLC, a bilingual workforce development firm based in Colorado. With over a decade of experience in education, training, and community development, Mirna specializes in helping organizations design and implement customized workforce and leadership programs that promote economic mobility and inclusion. Through Upskilling U, she partners with businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions to deliver impactful training solutions in English and Spanish—empowering individuals to build skills, confidence, and pathways to success and growth.

Mirna will kick things off with a short, focused talk about how to Level Up Your Workforce: Practical, Budget-Smart Strategies for Training, Grants & Apprenticeships. We’ll cover simple ways businesses can close skills gaps, leverage grants and partnerships, and design upskilling/apprentice pathways that show real ROI—followed by an open Q&A.

Bring your questions, your challenges, and your curiosity.
Walk away with actionable insights that can help you make smarter decisions for your business.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You will receive an email with the link to join 2 days before the event.