FastBreak to Success: Pathways to Economic Vibrancy
Join Team NEO as we release the 8th edition of Aligning Opportunities, a data rich research report to equip the Northeast Ohio Region’s education, talent, and workforce ecosystems with insights into the state of current and emerging needs of our region’s employers.
In our 8th edition, we are building on the foundation of insights that we have developed the past seven years by:
- Exploring the top 50 jobs by 2030.
- Uncovering how we can create more jobs for more people, providing more opportunities for all.
- Broadening the scope to include less traditional career paths that involve creativity, entrepreneurship, freelancing, innovation, and more.
Keynote speaker:
- Nic Barlage, Chief Executive Officer of Rock Entertainment Group, oversees teams affiliated with Dan Gilbert’s companies, including the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Learn how Rock Entertainment Group develops people in all parts of the organization to create a winning team that positively impacts the court, partners, fans, and the community.
Panel Discussion:
You will learn essential lessons from prominent local businesses dealing with today’s labor issues. Learn the innovative strategies and creative solutions these business leaders employ to close the skills gap and prepare for the future.
Panelists:
- Hannah Delis, Chief Human Resources Officer: Swagelok Company
- Rob Fischer, Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Labor Relations: Cleveland-Cliffs
- Michael Forbes, MD, FAAP, FCCM, Chief Academic Officer: Akron Children’s Hospital|William H & Rebecca D Considine Endowed Chair of Pediatric Research
- Jennifer Palmieri, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer: Westfield
Moderator:
- Nathasha Cresap, Regional Talent Manager: Team NEO
For the first time, Team NEO is partnering with the Cleveland Society of Human Resources Managers (CSHRM) to offer an additional session called Creating a Welcoming Workplace.
Time: 10:15a – 11:15a
All are welcome to attend the additional session, which targets human resource professionals. In this session, we will follow the data and work together to find solutions to some of the most pressing barriers to workforce participation. Participants who attend both sessions can obtain 3 continuing education credits from CSHRM.
- What is a Welcoming Workplace?
- Led by Alan K. Nevel, CEO and Managing Partner of INTETHIQ
- Overview of the Strengthening Workplaces Report
- Led by Bishara Addison, Director of Job Preparation at the Fund for our Economic Future
- Small group discussions facilitated by workforce development professionals
Registration includes admission to the zoo for the day of the event.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Connor Stease.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
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Community Sponsors
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