Sessions

Employers of every size and industry identify with the struggle to successfully recruit, retain and develop a talented workforce.  As employers look to fill open positions, untapped talent – people of color, people with disabilities, opportunity youth, people with criminal records and veterans – need to be part of a successful workforce strategy. 

In this session, panelists will discuss innovative skills-based training programs and inclusion techniques that have proven to be the most effective at integrating underutilized talent pools back into the labor force.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn of inclusive policies that promote the hiring of untapped talent pools and how to utilize those policies to become an agent of change within your organization.
2. Hear real life examples of how private and nonprofit organizations are working to develop leadership and train talent in innovative ways.
3. Gain a fundamental understanding of gold star industry standards for hiring older workers and individuals with disabilities, including training people managers in effective methods to engage and interact with these unique segments of the workforce.