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SUMMARY:HR Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TalentFirst’s member-exclusive HR Council Meeting on August 28th\, a convening dedicated to shaping the future of workforce planning in West Michigan. This interactive session brings together member HR and DE&I leaders from across the region to collaboratively test and refine a regional workforce planning framework. \nDuring this workshop\, participants will work in small groups to problem-solve and refine the nuances of this skills-based framework. Erika Scanlin\, COO at EG Workforce Solutions\, will facilitate our time in which we aim to articulate a comprehensive roadmap and a practical how-to list\, which will inform a new workforce planning playbook to be published by TalentFirst. This playbook will equip employers with the tools needed to implement skills-based workforce planning within their organizations\, driving regional growth\, and innovation. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a transformative initiative and network with fellow leaders dedicated to advancing the skills-based talent ecosystem in West Michigan. \nNot a member and interested in how to join? Learn more. \nMeet Our Facilitator\n \nErika Scanlin is the GR-based Chief Operating Officer and Talent Strategist at EG Workforce Solutions. With a strong background in workforce management and strategic planning\, she previously honed her skills as a Managing Director of Talent & Organization at Accenture\, where she led numerous high-impact projects. Erika is dedicated to optimizing talent solutions\, enhancing client satisfaction and growing her team. Her mission at EG Workforce Solutions is clear: to “Help People Succeed.”
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/hr-council-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Gentex Corporation North Riley Campus\, 9001 Riley Street\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR Council Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Smyly":MAILTO:c.smyly@talentfirst.net
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SUMMARY:[Workshop 4] Mitigating Risk & Sustaining Change
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab concludes with Workshop 4 on July 17\, 2024.\nThe Adult Education Innovation Design Lab will assist eligible adult education providers\, community colleges\, and organizations with experience serving adult learners with the capacity and technical expertise to develop proposals intended to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Section 107a grants from LEO-WD. \n\nThe objectives of Workshop 4 are outlined below: \n\nHighlight promising practices to proactively address common challenges to innovation.\nProvide resources and strategies for attendees to develop risk mitigation and sustainability plans.\n\n\nProviders interested in participating in the Design Lab must submit an intake form by 11:59 PM on May 31\, 2024. \n\nRegistration for this workshop closes at 5 PM on July 10.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/workshop-4-mitigating-risk-sustaining-change/
LOCATION:Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!\, 5889 E Broadway\, Mount Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T150000
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SUMMARY:[Workshop 3] Leveraging Data to Identify Gaps & Evaluate Success
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab continues with Workshop 3 on July 2\, 2024.\nThe Adult Education Innovation Design Lab will assist eligible adult education providers\, community colleges\, and organizations with experience serving adult learners with the capacity and technical expertise to develop proposals intended to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Section 107a grants from LEO-WD. \n\nThe objectives of Workshop 3 are outlined below: \n\nReview core and secondary performance measures included on the Section 107a RFP.\nDiscuss potential methods to capture secondary performance measures.\nProvide resources and strategies for attendees to leverage program data to evaluate and improve enrollment and completion rates.\n\n\nProviders interested in participating in the Design Lab must submit an intake form by 11:59 PM on May 31\, 2024. \n\nRegistration for this workshop closes at 5 PM on June 25.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/workshop-3-leveraging-data-to-identify-gaps-evaluate-success/
LOCATION:Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus\, 2900 Featherstone Rd\, Auburn Hills\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240625T110000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Employee Education Benefits: Skill Savings Accounts (Member Exclusive)
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a dynamic solution to upskill and reskill the workforce\, the gap between supply and demand for skilled talent will continue to widen due to increasing demand and shrinking supply. Although traditional employee education benefits have been successful\, not enough employees participate and there’s little room for alternative approaches and pathways. Skill Savings Accounts provide a flexible\, worker-center solution fit for today’s labor market and economy. \nJoin TalentFirst and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to reimagine employee education benefits. Your insights will also help inform a Skill Savings Account pilot that’s launching in West Michigan later this year\, which you’ll have the opportunity to participate in. \nRegister today and a link will be shared with our members 24 hours prior to the start of the webinar. \nHow do I know if I am a member? \n\nIf your CEO is a member of our CEO Council (view list )\, you and others in your organization are included under the “member” category.\nIf you are a member of our HR Council (view list )\, you are included under the “member” category.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/reimagining-employee-education-benefits-skill-savings-accounts-member-exclusive/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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SUMMARY:[Workshop 2] Ensuring Equitable Access & Maximizing Partnership Potential
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab continues with Workshop 2 on June 18\, 2024.\nThe Adult Education Innovation Design Lab will assist eligible adult education providers\, community colleges\, and organizations with experience serving adult learners with the capacity and technical expertise to develop proposals intended to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Section 107a grants from LEO-WD. \n\nThe objectives of Workshop 2 are outlined below: \n\nHighlight promising practices from other states to increase enrollment by leveraging partnerships and ensuring equitable access for all potential adult learners.\nDiscuss strategies to develop collective impact projects that drive sustainable change.\nProvide resources and strategies for attendees to develop an asset map\, stakeholder engagement plan\, and outreach strategy.\n\n\nProviders interested in participating in the Design Lab must submit an intake form by 11:59 PM on May 31\, 2024. \n\nRegistration for this workshop closes at 5 PM on June 14.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/workshop-1-addressing-the-whole-learner-identifying-understanding-your-target-population/
LOCATION:West Michigan Works! Northwest Service Center\, 215 Straight Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Innovation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240618T100000
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SUMMARY:Employer Solutions & Resources for Child Care (Member Exclusive)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInformed by input from our HR Leaders and community partners\, this member-exclusive Spotlight Series webinar elevates childcare resources and effective solutions for employers. \nRegister today and a link will be shared with our members 24 hours prior to the start of the webinar. \nHow do I know if I am a member? \n\nIf your CEO is a member of our CEO Council (view list )\, you and others in your organization are included under the “member” category.\nIf you are a member of our HR Council (view list )\, you are included under the “member” category.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/employer-solutions-resources-for-child-care/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T150000
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SUMMARY:[Workshop 1] Addressing the Whole Learner: Identifying & Understanding Your Target Population
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Education Innovation Design Lab launches on June 11\, 2024.\nThe Adult Education Innovation Design Lab will assist eligible adult education providers\, community colleges\, and organizations with experience serving adult learners with the capacity and technical expertise to develop proposals intended to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Section 107a grants from LEO-WD. \n\nThe objectives of this workshop are outlined below: \n\nReview the Sec. 107a application and Design Lab process.\nReview the current state of adult education in Michigan.\nLeverage Adult Learning Theory to identify factors that impact adult learning and promising practices to address barriers for adult learners.\nProvide resources and strategies for attendees to develop a needs assessment.\n\n\nProviders interested in participating in the Design Lab must submit an intake form by 11:59 PM on May 31\, 2024. \nRegistration for this workshop closes at 5 PM on June 4.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/workshop-1-addressing-the-whole-learner-identifying-understanding-your-target-population-2/
LOCATION:Lansing Community College — Gannon Building\, 422 North Washington Square\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240604T110000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing @ Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us at GVSU’s Seidman Center in Grand Rapids for a dynamic conversation with Frank Giampietro\, EY’s Chief Wellbeing Officer\, and leave with actionable insights to reimagine work at your organization. \nAbsences related to mental health increased 33% in 2023\, compared to the previous year . This is not wholly surprising after years of disruption to “normal” at work\, home\, and the collective experience of humanity. When it comes to the world of work\, employees and employers find themselves in different worlds today than 5 years ago. \nCould employers prioritizing wellbeing be the solution we’re looking for? Is it their role? How can employers impact individual wellbeing? What can organization leaders and department managers do? Why does wellbeing matter for business? \nDuring Wellbeing at Work\, Frank will answer these questions and more as he brings his experience and expertise leading wellbeing efforts within EY and with clients. You can expect to learn more about: \n\nThe business case for wellbeing\nShifting organizational mindsets on wellbeing\nEmbedding and sustaining healthy ways of working\nMeasuring and rewarding leaders\nGetting started on your wellbeing journey\n\nFollowing the interactive keynote segment\, participants will have an opportunity to learn from and share with each other their efforts and questions related to wellbeing at work through facilitated table discussion. \n\nWhat to Bring & Expect\n \n\nLearn through an interactive keynote presentation.\nDiscover solutions promoting wellbeing through table discussions.\nBring your organization’s practices and strategies that support employee wellbeing — this could be print or digital collateral of programs or incentives to elevate physical\, financial\, mental/emotional\, or social wellbeing.\nEnjoy a continental breakfast.\nEarn 2 SHRM professional development credits (activity ID will be in the event program).\n\n\nMeet Our Keynote Speaker\n \nAs EY’s Americas Chief Wellbeing Officer\, Frank strives to create a culture of caring that meets the physical\, emotional\, financial\, and social wellbeing needs of EY people. He leads a team that develops and delivers the resources and tools that support EY people on their wellbeing journey. Frank also leads the firm’s efforts in evolving their ways of working to create an optimal experience for their clients and people. \nIn addition to his internal leadership role\, Frank continues to serve clients in the areas of wellbeing and ways of working. He was previously East Region Leader for People Advisory Services\, advising clients on organization effectiveness\, talent management\, culture transformation\, and leadership alignment matters. Frank has deep experience in helping organizations manage big\, complex change initiatives\, particularly in the mergers and acquisitions space. \nOutside of EY\, Frank serves as a board member at Business Group on Health\, the preeminent advocate for employers in health care policy. He also serves as an Advisory Board member for Wellbeing at Work and NYU’s Coaching and Consulting Program. \n  \nThank you to our strategic partners!\nThese organizations are investing in West Michigan through their sponsorship of our 2024 Talent Solutions Series. With their support\, we are convening experts and innovators to elevate best practices in talent management and workforce solutions.
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/well-being-at-work/
LOCATION:GVSU Seidman Center\, 50 Front Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talent Solutions Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240520T180000
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SUMMARY:CEO Council Meeting & Reception
DESCRIPTION:This member-exclusive meeting convenes our member CEOs and their HR leaders. Our last CEO Council meeting highlighted successful strategies to build your talent through upskilling and reskilling your current workforce. This Spring our focus turns to the postsecondary talent pipeline\, and how we collectively improve West Michigan’s attraction and retention of educated\, emerging talent from our region’s colleges and universities. \n\nJust 51.1% of West Michigan recent high school graduates enrolled at a postsecondary institution — down 5.5% from the enrollment rate observed in 2010.\nAbout 16\,500 students graduate from a West Michigan postsecondary institution each year.\nJust 1 in 5 college students nationwide took an internship in 2022 according to the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions.\n71% of students who wanted to take an internship couldn’t because there were no opportunities\, while 58% cited insufficient pay as a reason they didn’t pursue an internship.\n\nOur Spring meeting will highlight the value work-based learning opportunities offer to students\, employers\, and post-secondary institutions\, featuring successful employer-institution partnerships and creating solutions that promote West Michigan as a great place to study\, to stay\, and to return — for not just a job\, but a career. \nConfirm your attendance by responding to the calendar invitation you received. We look forward to seeing you on May 20 at Amway! \nQuestions: Reach out to Colleen McInerney (c.mcinerney@talentfirst.net) or Kevin Stotts (k.stotts@talentfirst.net).
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/ceo-council-meeting-reception/
LOCATION:Amway\, 7575 Fulton Street SE\, Ada\, MI\, 49355\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEO Council Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T160000
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SUMMARY:Career Readiness Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ferris State University in Big Rapids for a unique opportunity where manufacturing employers collaborate with K-12 educators and share best practices to support career and talent development. \nRegister Today
URL:https://talentfirst.net/event/career-readiness-conference/
LOCATION:Ferris State University – Granger Center\, 605 S Warren Ave\, Big Rapids\, MI\, 49307\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rene Booker":MAILTO:bookerr@rightplace.org
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