GSSC'S FALL MEETING 2021
TRENDS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Hampton Inn, Mobile | October 23-24
Agenda*
October 23
9 - 11 am
Registration
12 noon
Meeting Kickoff/Lunch
12:30 pm
Opening Keynote
1:30 pm
Technology Innovation and Talent Acquisition
2:30 pm
Exhibitor Expo / Networking
3:00 pm
ACCS – Preparing Alabama’s Workforce For Manufacturing
Jeff Lynn, Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Development
Alabama Community College System
4:00 pm
Innovative Workforce Development Solutions in Southwest Alabama
Dr. Josh Duplantis, Executive Director
SAWDC Alabama Works!
Ronald F. Baczkowski, Chief Executive Officer
VT Halter Marine, Inc.
William Tincup, President
Recruiting Daily
Bienville Room
Bienville Room
Bienville Room
Bienville Room Lobby
4:45 pm
(safe + sound) Safety & Health Program
Dale Schneider, OSHA Compliance Officer
Mobile OSHA Office
1:15 pm
New Member Spotlight: Alabama Pipewelders Academy
Charles Byrum, Director
6:00 pm
Social Hour/Dinner
TP Crockmiers
October 24
8:00 am
Opening Remarks
8:15 am
Generation Z: What Can We Expect
David Sullivan, CEO, The Peer Group
9:15 am
Exhibitor Expo / Networking
9:45 am
Trends in CyberSecurity
Joe McEnerney, Vice President
ThreatAdvice and
Christopher Williams, Attorney
Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC
10:45 am
Taking a Grow Your Own Approach to Workforce Development
Bobby Lamb, Apprentice Program Manager
Ingalls Shipbuilding
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Luncheon Keynote
Understanding the Challenges in Workforce Development
Adjourn
11:45 am
Industry News
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BYF Project Update
John McKay, President and CEO
Mississippi Manufacturers Association
Bienville Room
Bienville Room
Bienville Room
* Session times subject to change. Check back prior to meeting for final agenda. Meeting activities will be held in the Bienville Room.
ABOUT THE MEETING
With the unemployment rate in the US nearing a 50-year low and the number of job openings exceeding the number of job seekers for 17 straight months, employer approaches to workforce development must include new and innovative ways to attract new talent, to retain and engage with the newest generation to enter the workforce, to take advantage of untapped populations, and to manage productivity in a technology-driven workplace while mitigating cybersecurity threats. Governmental agencies, too, play a role in meeting labor market demands.
GSSC's Fall Meeting centers around trends in workforce development while featuring state and local workforce initiatives designed to meet the needs of employers. Featured topics include
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Technology and Talent Acquisition
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Attracting, Retaining, and Leading Gen Z
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Trends in Cybersecurity
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Addressing the Skills Gap through Partnerships and Apprenticeships
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State and Local Approaches to Workforce Development
Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available!
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As always, there will be plenty of networking opportunities and an Exhibitor Expo to round out the two-day event.
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Invited Guests
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Representatives from the Shipbuilding/Ship Repair and Manufacturing Industry Sectors
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Suppliers to the Shipbuilding/Ship Repair and Manufacturing Industry Sectors
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Secondary and Postsecondary Representatives
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Economic Development Personnel
The Venue
The Hampton Inn - Historic District
62 S Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36602
PARKING
Attendees who are not overnight hotel guests are encouraged to park at Central Parking Garage located at 74 South Royal Street directly across from the Hampton. From here, parkers should pull a ticket and keep to give to the Hampton Inn front desk agent to receive discounted $9 parking and receive a parking voucher.
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