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WorkForce NOW Education & Industry Forum – Future Ready: Winning the Talent Race Together

WorkForce NOW Education & Industry Forum - Future Ready: Winning the Talent Race Together

When

Sep 16    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where

University of Mary Washington- Stafford Campus
121 University Boulevard, Fredricksburg, VA, 22406

Event Type

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Tickets- $100 for Members / $200 for Future Members

Early Bird Discount $85 until August 21st

Future Ready: Winning the Talent Race Together is Workforce NOW’s premier Education & Industry Forum, bringing together business leaders, educators, workforce professionals, and community partners to explore innovative solutions for developing the region’s future workforce. Through expert speakers, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will discover how to strengthen talent pipelines through internships, apprenticeships, AI, education partnerships, and workforce resources. Join us to connect with regional leaders, learn best practices, and help shape a workforce that drives economic growth across the Fredericksburg region.

Keynote Speaker – Dr. Tashika Griffith, President, Germanna Community College

Strong Schools. Strong Communities. Strong Workforce – Dr. Sarah Calveric Caroline County Public Schools; Dr. Marci Catlett Fredericksburg City Public Schools

AI & The Future of Talent –  Dr. Daniel Smith Stafford County Public Schools; Dr. Clint Mitchell Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Internships & Apprenticeships- Terri Rinko Work-Based Learning Specialist, King George County Schools and JoAnn Murchison Workforce Development Specialist, IEC Chesapeake

Workforce Resources Every Employer Should Know – Devin Feder, University of Mary Washington;  Hannah Overby, Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Jacob McCaleb, Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board

Connecting Employers to College Talent – Dr. Kimberly Young Provost, University of Mary Washington

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Wednesday, Sep 16
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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