Tue, Nov 27
|Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
The 21st Century Workplace - Recruiting and Retaining Talent (1)
GSSC's 2018 Fall Meeting will focus on best practices and solutions related to workforce development in the 21st Century, featuring strategies related to the recruitment and retention of women, returning military, minorities and other underrepresented groups.
Time & Location
Nov 27, 2018, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, 800 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
About The Event
The workplace is changing, and competition for technically skilled craft professionals continues to stiffen as similar industry sectors compete for the same skilled workers and the current workforce ages.
GSSC's Fall Meeting focuses on strategies and best practices models for the recruitment and retention of talent for the 21st Century workplace. Meeting topics will focus on the value of career pathways, career academies, pre-hire training, and apprenticeship as recruiting tools as well as sessions that address the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups, including women, returning military, and underemployed. The impact of social media on the recruitment process will also be featured.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available!
Tickets
GSSC Members - Registration
This ticket is for attendees who are current GSSC members.
$195.00GSSC Non-Members-Registration
This ticket is for attendees who are not current members of GSSC.
$225.00Exhibitor
The Exhibitor Expo provides you with a unique opportunity to present your products and services to and network with representatives from the shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Includes one complimentary conference registration.
$500.00Platinum Sponsor
Become a Platinum Sponsor and receive exclusive marketing benefits for your company. This is a fully customizable opportunity and guarantees industry exclusivity. Includes one complimentary conference registration.
$1,500.00Gold Sponsor
Includes one complimentary conference registration.
$1,250.00Silver Sponsor
Includes one complimentary conference registration.
$1,000.00Guest - Lunch on 11/1
This ticket is for guests of attendees.
$50.00Guest - Dinner on 11/1
This ticket is for guests of attendees.
$50.00Guest - Breakfast 11/2
This ticket is for guests of attendees.
$45.00Guest - Lunch 11/2
This ticket is for guests of attendees.
$50.00
Total
$0.00
Panelists
Ryan Lee
Workforce Development Manager
Austal USA
An operations minded human resource professional with 10 years of experience in recruitment, training and development, workforce analytics and other human resource roles in the shipbuilding industry, Ryan has demonstrated leadership through successfully navigating multiple teams through a rapid staff ramp up and managing projects for continuous development. He has served on various boards, panels and advisory councils to support workforce development, community engagement and promote Austal training and recruitment activities.
Jerome Eymard
Director of Human Resources
Bollinger Shipyards, LLC
Jerome Eymard is the Director of Human Resources for Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, a leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry, delivered in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
He started his career in 1999 with Bollinger Shipyards and has grown with the company over the years in various Human Resources positions and capacities. Jerome has extensive knowledge in workforce development issues, compensation planning, EEO/OFCCP compliance, staffing planning, and other Human Resources development functions. He is an active participant in local and regional workforce development committees and initiatives. Jerome graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources and a Master of Business Administration. He also maintains an active SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification.
Mike Leleux
Recruiting Training
Manager
Halter Marine
Leleux is responsible for training and recruiting at Halter Marine and established the first apprenticeship program for the company. Additionally, he serves as the Major Initiative Team Lead for the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Workforce Development Panel in addition to serving on the Board of Directors at GSSC.
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​Leleux served in the United States Navy for 21 years in Administration, Training, Finance, and Human Resources and 4 years with Trinity Yachts in Training and Recruitment before joining the team at VT Halter Marine.
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He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) with additional course work in Training & Development and Administration. Leleux completed his Certified Training Professional Certificate at USM.
Stephanie Koch
Director of Human Resources
Hendry Marine Industries
Stephanie is a senior human resources business partner with a proven track record of leading HR processes in a variety of different organizations.
She is a creative thinker, problem solver, and decision maker with an ability to balance the needs of the company with the mission of the organization. She has strong communication, interpersonal relations, mentoring, negotiating, and organizational skills.