Friday Mar 9, 2018
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST
Friday
March 9, 2018
8:30 AM--Registration and Breakfast
9:00- 10:00 AM--Program Followed by Question & Answer Session
$16 Members
$20 Non-members
Breakfast buffet will be provided.
Please RSVP by noon on Wednesday, March 7. Pre-registration with payment is required to attend the event. Thank you for your understanding.
Laurie Staiger 651.578.0722
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Join us to hear from Jeremy Hanson Willis, Deputy Commissioner, Workforce Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, on workforce related issues, trends in the future workplace and forecasting
About the Program: As Minnesota undergoes historic demographic change, employers face new challenges attracting and retaining talent. Worker shortages, job vacancies, and an aging workforce are growing every month. In order to compete in this new environment, Minnesota businesses need to re-think and re-design how they meet their workforce needs. Minnesota’s continued economic prosperity demands that we work together in public-private partnerships to build the skilled talent we need to succeed.
At this session, you will have a chance to hear about the State of Minnesota’s many workforce development initiatives and resources available to help businesses meet their workforce needs. You’ll also learn about what other businesses are doing to effectively recruit and retain talent in the current economic situation. Finally, this session will be an opportunity for you to make your voice heard about what you think the State should be doing to better address our growing labor shortage.
About the Speaker: Jeremy Hanson Willis was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) in 2014 and is responsible for the strategic coordination of the department’s varied workforce development efforts and aligning training and work readiness resources with the needs of Minnesota business. DEED’s workforce programs include efforts to prepare youth and adults for careers with market demand, reduce employment disparities, provide economic support to those who are disabled and unemployed, and help employers build, recruit, and retain skilled workers.
Prior to joining DEED, Jeremy spent nine years in various roles with the City of Minneapolis. Most recently, Jeremy was Executive Director of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, which manages the City's business development, workforce development, housing, land use planning, and building code inspections. Previously, Jeremy was Chief of Staff to Mayor R.T. Rybak, where he led the Mayor’s Office staff and collaborated with City leadership to implement Mayor Rybak’s agenda to improve the City of Minneapolis, with a focus on economic growth and workforce development. Prior to that role, he was Mayor Rybak’s Communications Director and Press Secretary, where he was responsible for coordinating media relations, speech writing, social media, and overall communications strategy.
Eggs & Issues is a series of forums that provide Chamber members with an opportunity to hear about issues affecting the business community, while enjoying a light breakfast. Each event is highlighted by a guest speaker and allows time for questions and answers.
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
420 Inwood Avenue
Oakdale, MN 55128
Breakfast Buffet: $16 Members/$20 Nonmembers
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m.