Join us on July 25, 2023 at the Columbus Public Library for a conversation surrounding Ohio’s evolving needs in the specialized workforce arena along with state programs to assist employers looking to upskill, reskill, and maintain their workforce.

Please feel free to contact Lindsey Perkins with any questions at (614) 629-0911.

AGENDA

11:00 am  – Registration opens – box lunches available to grab at check-in 

11:30 am – Welcome from Ohio Chamber and introduction of the keynote speaker 

11:50 am – Keynote speaker 

12:30 pm – Networking and exhibition visitation 

1:00 pm – Opening panel – Utilizing Inter-Industry Partnerships for Complex Challenges 

2:00 pm – Breakout sessions – Barriers to Entry 

• Under-skilled/Up-skilling/Re-skilling 
• Second Chance Hiring/Nontraditional Pipelines 
• Veteran and Military Employment 

3:00 pm – Breakout sessions – Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Today’s Workforce 

• Employer-led Healthcare Solutions 
• Prioritizing Workforce Cultures and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
• Childcare, Transportation and Infrastructure Solutions 

4:00 pm – Closing panel – Building a Foundation for Workforce Sustainment – Education/Pipeline Transformation 

5:00 pm – Event concludes