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Workforce of Today, Workforce of Tomorrow Workshop
A half-day workshop discussion that covers workforce development among business leaders in Portage County as we improve the economic base.
When and where
Date and time
Tuesday, March 21 · 7:30 - 11am EDT
Location
Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center 215 S. Depeyster Street Kent, OH 44240
Refund Policy
About this event
Join the Portage Development Board with a few of Portage County's workforce development business leaders, who have helped to maintain and improve the economic base in Portage.
Learn how workforce development empowers and connects individuals and businesses to collectively grow the economic stability of the Portage County community. A light breakfast to be provided.
Who should attend:
Business Leaders, including:
- Executive Directors
- Human Resource Managers
- Workforce Administrators
- Employment Service Specialists
Economic Development Organization Board and Staff:
- Economic Development Leaders
- Talent Ecosystem
- Innovation Ecosystem
- DE&I Ecosystem
- Philanthropy
- Non-profit Board Members
- Media
Panelists:
Dr. Justin Edwards, Executive Director: Kent State University Career Exploration & Development
Shon Christy, President: Shon Christy Social Media
Hank Gibson, Chief of Probation: Adult Probation Office of Portage County
Tamera Hunter, Chief Executive Officer: Townhall II
Barbara Campbell, Executive Director: The Dalton Foundation- reLink Medical
Katrina Kohout, Provider Support Coordinator: The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Shannon Lepri, Director of Vocational and Transition Programming: KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center
Tiffany Jones, Community Employment Coordinator: The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities