Shape the Future of Workforce Development & Education

Join the conversation about how to inform, develop, and build pathways for career seekers of all ages. Now more than ever before Businesses, Educators and Students need opportunities to influence and prioritize how we can build the necessary skills for our future talent pipeline.

Invest in your business’s growth by securing a booth at the Future of Work Summit & Expo on October 24, 2023, at the Great Wolf Lodge from 8:00a to 3:00p.  

Why Attend?

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, Businesses, Educators, and Students are coming together to redefine the future of our workforce. Businesses will: discover innovative strategies and tools to create a robust talent pipeline; learn how to develop on-the-job training programs, establish successful internship initiatives, and leverage apprenticeships for recruitment; network and build essential community relationships with educators and fellow business owners.

Individual tickets to the EXPO and Summit are only $75 and include lunch. Join us in shaping a brighter future. Together, we can inform, develop, and build pathways for career seekers of all ages. Now is the time to influence and prioritize the skills our future talent pipeline needs.   Take advantage of this opportunity to be at the forefront of the future of work.

This one-day event is open to the public and features networking, workshops, informative panels, an expo and a keynote by Donny Jones, EVP and Chief Workforce Officer for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and Executive Director for West AlabamaWorks! Benefit from his expertise in: Integrating private and public workforce efforts; industry-driven collaboration between businesses and education; Inspiring youth about career paths; and empowering career builders through transformative experiences.

Schedule

8:00a Check-In and Future of Work EXPO
9:00a Welcome & Announcements
9:25a EXPO/Networking
9:40a Break-Out Session 1
10:35a Break-Out Session 2
11:30a EXPO/Networking
12:00p Lunch & Keynote Speaker
1:00p EXPO/Networking
1:25p Break-Out Session 3
2:05p EXPO/Networking
2:30p Closing Remarks