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Northeast Kentucky Regional Workforce Conference: Presented by Whitaker Bank of Kentucky

3/26/2024 - 3/27/2024

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In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce development, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in our Northeastern Kentucky community and across the Commonwealth. It's with great excitement that we invite you to be a part of a transformative event: the Northeast Kentucky Regional Workforce Development Conference.

Make plans to join us in shaping a brighter future for your business and our community. Together, we can overcome challenges and build a workforce that propels Eastern Kentucky and the Commonwealth forward.

Join us on March 26-27, 2024, at the Morehead Conference Center. 

Early Registration Pricing Ends: March 1, 2024 

SHRM Certified Conference: 12 PDC Available


Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce President, Jason Slone discusses the upcoming Northeast Kentucky Regional Workforce Conference on Everyday Kentucky

March 26, 2024

7:30AM

Registration


9:00AM

Opening Comments

Jason Slone, Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

9:15AM

Signature Sponsor, Whitaker Bank of Kentucky

Mr. John Rhodes

9:30AM

Employer and Education Partnerships: Co-Creating Recruitment and Retention Strategies.

Tanelle Sawyer, Associate VP of Workforce Development and Economic Development

Kentucky Community and Technical College

10:15AM

Recruitment and Retention Panel Discussion

Human Resource Panel Discussion

Networking Break

11:15AM

Driving Business Services to meet Business Needs.

Denise Dials,

TENCO Workforce Innovation and Opportunity 


Tonia Prewitt

Kentucky Career Centers

Lunch

12:30PM

I Quit and Nobody Noticed

Leslie Jarvis

CMI Consulting, Inc.

Networking Break

1:30PM

How Higher Education is helping Shape the Workforce of Tomorrow

Dr. Jay Morgan, Morehead State University


Dr. Larry Ferguson, Ashland Community and Technical College


Dr. Laura McCullough, Maysville Community and Technical College

2:15PM

No Wrong Door: Leading Efforts to Bridge the Workforce Gap

Aaron Poynter, Kentucky Adult Education

Networking Break

3:15PM

Evolving for Belonging

Dr. Serenity Wright, University of Kentucky

4:00PM

Close of Day 1

Jason Slone, Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce




March 27, 2024

7:30AM

Registration

8:15AM

Opening Comments

Jason Slone, Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce

8:30AM

Sponsor Comments

John Rhodes, Whitaker Bank of Kentucky

8:45AM

Why Leadership Management is Important to Shaping your Companies Culture

Dr. Jonathan Nelson,

Morehead State University

9:30AM

Inclusive Workforce: Driving Kentucky's Prosperity

Johnny Collett, University of Kentucky


Beth Davisson, KY Chamber of Commerce

Networking Break

10:30AM

From Crisis to Career: A Model That Can Work

Brad Hall, V.P. of Education and Workforce 

ARC Centers - Millard College


Jarrod Brandon Wilson, Director of Workforce Opportunities

Destiny Workforce Solutions.

11:15AM

The Fuel for Kentucky’s Economic Development

Kristina Slattery, Commissioner, Department of Business and Community Development, Cabinet for Economic Development

Lunch

12:15PM

Workforce: State Workforce Update


Beth Brinly, Deputy Secretary, Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

Networking Break

1:15PM

Kentucky’s Talent Pipeline Management

Dorian Moe, 

Project Manager Southeast Talent Pipeline

KY Chamber of Commerce


Rian Bowman, 

Workforce Development Manager

KY Chamber of Commerce

2:00PM

Transformational Employment: Bridging the Gap between Recovery and Workforce

Brittany Kegley, Lead Success Coach - Kentucky Employer Resource Network


Nakota Bays, Job Entry and Retention Support Specialist - Site Program

Networking Break

3:00PM

Understanding the Data of Kentucky’s Labor Market

Sam Keathley

Sr. Workforce Analyst

KYStats

3:45PM

Closing Statement and Adjournment

Jason Slone

Morehead-Rowan Chamber of Commerce

 





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Morehead Conference Center
111 East First Street
Morehead, KY 40351 United States
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3/26/2024 - 3/27/2024
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