CEO Council Meeting & Reception

Amway 7575 Fulton Street SE, Ada, MI, United States

TalentFirst's CEO Council is an exclusive membership body for West Michigan's CEOs, presidents, and business owners providing leadership to catalyze an aligned talent system from early childhood to career, so employers have the talent they need now and in the future.

Wellbeing @ Work

GVSU Seidman Center 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Join us at GVSU's Seidman Center in Grand Rapids for a dynamic conversation with Frank Giampietro, EY's Chief Well-being Officer, and leave with actionable insights to reimagine work at your organization.

$75.00 – $110.00

Employer Solutions & Resources for Child Care (Member Exclusive)

Lower labor force participation rates and demographic changes are requiring innovative talent pipeline and development strategies. We know that access to high-quality, affordable childcare allows many parents to enter and remain in the workforce.

Free

[Workshop 2] Ensuring Equitable Access & Maximizing Partnership Potential

West Michigan Works! Northwest Service Center 215 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab continues on June 18 with Workshop 2, which will highlight promising practices to boost enrollment by ensuring equitable access to programs and maximizing partnerships.

Free

[Workshop 3] Leveraging Data to Identify Gaps & Evaluate Success

Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills Campus 2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, United States

The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab continues on either July 1 or July 2 with Workshop 3. Attendees will learn more about the core and secondary performance measures included in the RFP, and how to evaluate their own data to identify areas for improvement.

Free

[Workshop 4] Mitigating Risk & Sustaining Change

Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! 5889 E Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States

The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab concludes on July 17 with Workshop 4. Attendees will learn how to proactively address common barriers to innovation and develop sustainability plans.

Free

HR Council Gathering

Gentex Corporation North Riley Campus 9001 Riley Street, Zeeland, MI, United States

TalentFirst's Human Resources Council is an exclusive community of practice for top-level, strategic HR and DEI leaders in West Michigan. It provides opportunities to network, apply research, identify and share leading practices, and create partnerships to enhance talent attraction, retention and development; and to nurture an inclusive workplace culture.

Free

Navigate the Benefits Cliff Confidently

Join this installment of our Spotlight Series to learn how TalentFirst is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to address benefit cliffs with a suite of revolutionary tools.

Bridge the Talent Gap: Gain Insights + Meet Partners + Access Untapped Talent

Prince Conference Center and Hotel 1800 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Join us for a dynamic session on the benefits of including neurodiverse individuals in the workforce, helping employers and contributing to regional economic growth. The event also features a Partner Fair for networking with educational institutions, community organizations, and talent partners.

Get Tickets $75.00 – $110.00

Compensation & Benefits Trends

Join Kevin Marrs and Lisa Sabourin from American Society of Employers as they share the latest trends and insights from their recent survey results. You will gain valuable information to inform your 2025 budget planning and ensure your organization remains competitive in the marketplace.