Full Program
PDF Program (All guest will receive program at event)
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Room: Riverside Ballroom & Atrium
Pre-registration will be avaliable during this time. Feel free to scope out the venue and breakout sections.
Monday, April 10
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Room: Riverside Ballroom & Atrium
Network over breakfast.
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Day 1 opening remarks by:
Anthony Snyder, Chair, Wisconsin Workforce Development Association
Govenor Evers (Invited)
Amy Pechacek, Secretary, Department of Workforce Development
Lisa Koenecke, Professional Speaker & Facilitator, Inclusion Ally and TDCON’s Emcee
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Wisconsin’s future workforce is not a sure thing…or is it? In this dynamic and interactive keynote, professional futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will kick off our conference to share her take on the trends impacting Wisconsin’s workforce (they’re not what you think) and share three alternative outcomes. Bring your smart phones and be ready to share your input!
SPEAKER
Rebecca Ryan, Founder, NEXT Generation Consulting, Inc.
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SESSION A: A TRAUMA-INFORMED WORKPLACE: WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Room: Riverside Zielke Room A & B
Trauma, along with toxic stress, is prevalent in today's society and affects employees in their daily interactions. Join us to explore the sources of trauma, the effects on the individual, and the impacts in the workplace. Walk away with a better understanding of how you can create a workplace culture that is supportive, along with strategies to consider on the path to becoming a trauma-informed workplace.
SPEAKERS
Jo Ann Hall, Dean of Economic and Workforce Development, Moraine Park Technical College
Mary Davies, Associate Dean of Credentialed Programming (EWD), Moraine Park Technical College
SESSION B: CULTIVATING CONNECTION IN A DISCONNECTED WORKPLACE
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
Interactive experience driven workshop that provides tools to cultivate connection in a disconnected workplace. How to cultivate a culture of connection in a hybrid space to provide a sense of belonging using strengths based methodologies
SPEAKER
Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, Founder , Acton Midwest & Fierce Foundation
https://www.carolyncolleen.com/
SESSION C: SOCIAL FABRIC: RESTITCHING SOCIAL CONNECTION TO ATTRACT & RETAIN
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
Join this discussion if you are interested in the following:
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Connection and Friendship
Building Talent Communities
Strategies for Cities and Companies Can Attract and Retain Talent
Understanding Personality and Behavioral Analytics
Good Vibes
In recent years, society has become increasingly connected through technology, but loneliness has come at a cost. Despite having unprecedented access to one another, modern life drives us further apart and leaves many people feeling isolated from the world around them. The rise of social media, the siloing of our cities, distrust in major institutions, and the growth of an always-on working culture had seen our attention more divided than ever before and left us disconnected from those closest to us.
SPEAKER
Jeremy Fojut Entrepreneur, NEWaukee, Newance, & Rivet
SESSION D: MOVING FROM VETERAN FRIENDLY TO VETERAN READY
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Workforce availability continues to drive economic & workforce development opportunities and successful initiatives leverage a variety of talent connection strategies. Veterans and transitioning service members bring natural leadership, a strong work ethic and a mission-accomplished attitude to the workplace. Join us to learn more about how the New North Hires Heroes initiative leverages the military talent recruitment and transition support networks of Mission Wisconsin to connect veterans and military families with opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin.
SPEAKERS
Rebecca Deschane, Vice President of Talent Development, New North
Steven Janke, Founder & CEO, Mission Wisconsin
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SESSION A: A TRAUMA-INFORMED WORKPLACE: WHAT IS IT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Room: Riverside Zielke Suite Meeting Room A & B
Trauma, along with toxic stress, is prevalent in today's society and affects employees in their daily interactions. Join us to explore the sources of trauma, the effects on the individual, and the impacts in the workplace. Walk away with a better understanding of how you can create a workplace culture that is supportive, along with strategies to consider on the path to becoming a trauma-informed workplace.
SPEAKERS
Jo Ann Hall, Dean of Economic and Workforce Development, Moraine Park Technical College
Mary Davies, Associate Dean of Credentialed Programming (EWD), Moraine Park Technical College
SESSION B: CULTIVATING CONNECTION IN A DISCONNECTED WORKPLACE
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
Interactive experience driven workshop that provides tools to cultivate connection in a disconnected workplace. How to cultivate a culture of connection in a hybrid space to provide a sense of belonging using strengths based methodologies
SPEAKER
Carolyn Colleen Bostrack, Founder , Acton Midwest & Fierce Foundation
https://www.carolyncolleen.com/
SESSION C: SOCIAL FABRIC: RESTITCHING SOCIAL CONNECTION TO ATTRACT & RETAIN
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
Join this discussion if you are interested in the following:
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Connection and Friendship
Building Talent Communities
Strategies for Cities and Companies Can Attract and Retain Talent
Understanding Personality and Behavioral Analytics
Good Vibes
In recent years, society has become increasingly connected through technology, but loneliness has come at a cost. Despite having unprecedented access to one another, modern life drives us further apart and leaves many people feeling isolated from the world around them. The rise of social media, the siloing of our cities, distrust in major institutions, and the growth of an always-on working culture had seen our attention more divided than ever before and left us disconnected from those closest to us.
SPEAKER
Jeremy Fojut Entrepreneur, NEWaukee, Newance, & Rivet
SESSION D: MOVING FROM VETERAN FRIENDLY TO VETERAN READY
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Workforce availability continues to drive economic & workforce development opportunities and successful initiatives leverage a variety of talent connection strategies. Veterans and transitioning service members bring natural leadership, a strong work ethic and a mission-accomplished attitude to the workplace. Join us to learn more about how the New North Hires Heroes initiative leverages the military talent recruitment and transition support networks of Mission Wisconsin to connect veterans and military families with opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin.
SPEAKERS
Rebecca Deschane, Vice President of Talent Development, New North
Steven Janke, Founder & CEO, Mission Wisconsin
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Review of Wisconsin’s workforce data and outlook on growing trends and explanation of workforce demographics.
SPEAKER
John Koskinen, Chief Economist, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Overview of Wisconsin’s workforce development boards and statewide initiatives.
PANELISTS
Anthony Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, Fox Valley Workforce Development Board
Jane Spencer, Executive Director, North Central Workforce Development Board
Mari Kay-Nabozny, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
https://www.nwwib.com/
Rhonda Suda, Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
Seth Lentz, Executive Director, Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Imagine a workplace where you feel like you belong. No, REALLY belong. You feel safe physically AND emotionally. People actually know how to pronounce your name, your opinions are heard and they matter, you don't have to hide "that" part of you. We'll examine your workplace culture through our five senses and you will take away solutions you can implement on Monday.
SPEAKER
Lisa Koenecke, Professional Speaker & Facilitator, Inclusion Ally
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SESSION A: RECLAIMING OUR STOLEN FOCUS - ATTENTION MANAGEMENT
Room: Riverside Zielke Suite Meeting Room A & B
Our culture is experiencing an epidemic of inattention and an inability to focus on anything for more than an average of 3 minutes. After reviewing several of the major factors causing this attentional disruption, attendees will discuss ways in which we can help ourselves (as well as others we work with) focus on what is important. We can achieve our goals more effectively with a rejuvenated capacity to focus on what matters to each of us.
SPEAKER
Ivan Jay Wayne, PhD, Founder, Voyagerr
SESSION B: COVERING ALL THE BASES: ATTRACTION, RETENTION, AND EDUCATION
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
From the perspective that every student, intern and recent hire needs to be shown all of the outstanding amenities, employers and opportunities in your city, Envision Greater Fond du Lac is covering all the bases! Whether it’s high school students about to graduate with no post-graduation plans, current college interns working in your city for the summer, or recent hires, it’s imperative to roll out the red carpet and show them all your community has to offer!
SPEAKER
Lisa McArthur, Senior Director of Business Attraction, Envision Greater Fond du Lac
SESSION C: YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE SOLUTION
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
This session will discuss employer benefits of recruiting the future workforce through the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Come find out what Youth Apprenticeship is and why employers across the state utilize it to build and grow their future workforce. Included in this session will be a panel of Youth Apprenticeship employers eager to discuss how they are meeting their workforce needs utilizing Youth Apprenticeship.
PANELISTS:
Olivia Conklin, Youth Apprenticeship Policy Analyst, Department of Workforce Development
Britta Rotering, Consortium Regional Coordinator, La Crosse
Stacy Nehmer, Executive Director, More Smiles Wisconsin
Kristopher Gengler, Education Foundation Manager, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Mike Skroch, Vice President of Operations and HR, Inland Packaging
Malachai Anderson, Owner, Northside Computers
SESSION D: DIGGING DEEP INTO RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Discussion on individuals re-entering the workforce from Department of Corrections through Windows to Work, Technical College Programs, Mobile Labs and more employers finding great talent in this pipeline of talent.
SPEAKERS
Becky Heth, Employment Program Manager , Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Sara Bremser, Reentry Employment Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Corrections
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SESSION A: RECLAIMING OUR STOLEN FOCUS - ATTENTION MANAGEMENT
Room: Riverside Zielke Suite Meeting Room A & B
Our culture is experiencing an epidemic of inattention and an inability to focus on anything for more than an average of 3 minutes. After reviewing several of the major factors causing this attentional disruption, attendees will discuss ways in which we can help ourselves (as well as others we work with) focus on what is important. We can achieve our goals more effectively with a rejuvenated capacity to focus on what matters to each of us.
SPEAKER
Ivan Jay Wayne, PhD, Founder, Voyagerr
SESSION B: COVERING ALL THE BASES: ATTRACTION, RETENTION, AND EDUCATION
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
From the perspective that every student, intern and recent hire needs to be shown all of the outstanding amenities, employers and opportunities in your city, Envision Greater Fond du Lac is covering all the bases! Whether it’s high school students about to graduate with no post-graduation plans, current college interns working in your city for the summer, or recent hires, it’s imperative to roll out the red carpet and show them all your community has to offer!
SPEAKER
Lisa McArthur, Senior Director of Business Attraction, Envision Greater Fond du Lac
SESSION C: YOUR FUTURE WORKFORCE SOLUTION
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
This session will discuss employer benefits of recruiting the future workforce through the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Come find out what Youth Apprenticeship is and why employers across the state utilize it to build and grow their future workforce. Included in this session will be a panel of Youth Apprenticeship employers eager to discuss how they are meeting their workforce needs utilizing Youth Apprenticeship.
PANELISTS:
Olivia Conklin, Youth Apprenticeship Policy Analyst, Department of Workforce Development
Britta Rotering, Consortium Regional Coordinator, La Crosse
Stacy Nehmer, Executive Director, More Smiles Wisconsin
Kristopher Gengler, Education Foundation Manager, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Mike Skroch, Vice President of Operations and HR, Inland Packaging
Malachai Anderson, Owner, Northside Computers
SESSION D: DIGGING DEEP INTO RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Discussion on individuals re-entering the workforce from Department of Corrections through Windows to Work, Technical College Programs, Mobile Labs and more employers finding great talent in this pipeline of talent.
SPEAKERS
Becky Heth, Employment Program Manager , Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Sara Bremser, Reentry Employment Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Corrections
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
The pandemic scrambled the manner in which we work, with some aspects likely changed forever. Newfangled concepts like remote work, quiet quitting, LARPing, and the like are uncharted territory for business leaders. The solution – viewing the issue through a new lens, and considering how we might be intentional and proactive in managing our new “hybrid workforce.”
SPEAKER
Mark J. Goldstein, Attorney and Principal, Goldstein Law Group, S.C.
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
TDCON’s Emcee Lisa Koenecke will deliver closing remarks and takeaways from day 1.
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Room: Riverside Atrium and Terrace
Join us for light snacks and drinks and to network with today’s speakers and members of the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association.
Tourism gift basket winners will be announced during the reception, and you will have the opportunity to grab an audio book from Rebecca Ryan.
Tuesday, April 11
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Room: Riverside Ballroom & Atrium
Network over breakfast.
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Day 2 opening remarks!
EMCEE:
Lisa Koenecke, Professional Speaker & Facilitator, Inclusion Ally
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
Updates on federal workforce policy and insights on innovative trends in human capital development throughout the nation-wide job training system. Have your questions ready for Q & A after the presentation.
SPEAKER:
Ron Painter, President & CEO, National Association of Workforce Boards
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SESSION A: BOOMERS TO ZOOMERS - CREATING A DIVERSE WORKPLACE TO SUPPORT A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE
Room: Riverside Zielke Suite Meeting Room A & B
Today's workforce is as diverse as it has ever been, with five+ generations of employees all working under one roof. This multi-generational divide has never been greater! But believe it or not, this presents an opportunity for YOU to leverage the unique abilities of all employees to create long-term, sustainable changes to your company's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that will create a greater sense of belonging among all employees.
You will learn strategies for hiring a diverse workforce, how to successfully adapt your business model and policies to create greater inclusion, decrease turnover, and promote a workplace culture for all employees.
SPEAKERS
Chantel Kilmer, Business Services Consultant, DWD DVR
SESSION B: RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND BUILDING A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
The struggle to recruit new talent and retain your high performers is more difficult today than ever before. The competition for labor is fierce and employees know they are a hot commodity. To stand apart in today’s market, employers need to focus on creating a sense of belonging for their employees and building a culture of inclusion.
Join Red Shoes Inc., a full-service marketing agency, along with 4Chi Business Solutions, a business consulting and training group, as they present on recruitment, retention and the importance of culturally competent workplaces that promote deeper understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. This presentation will provide your company with tools and paths to creating an authentic and supportive work environment that is sure to both attract and retain talent.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Pam Her, Owner & CEO, 4Chi Business Solutions
Pam Henson, Director, Red Shoes, Inc.
SESSION C: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NEED CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
The existing childcare system in Wisconsin is broken and currently like a sinking ship. There are examples of short-term solutions being implemented in the state that are the equivalent of life rafts until a new ship can be built. It will take the efforts of all community stakeholders to sustain workforce families, and to help design and build a new ship/childcare model that is sustainable long-term.
MODERATORS
Erin Trondson, Madison Area Technical College
Donna Jost, Madison Area Technical College
PANELISTS
Marie Barry - Rural WI Healthcare
Priya Bhatia - Department of Children and Families
Jackie Anderson - WI Early Childhood Association
SESSION D: BUILDING RESILIENCY
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Build resilience and navigate through change with ease. You'll leave with an action plan to begin moving forward in this chaotic, fast-paced world. Learn the behavioral changes contributing to burnout, how to respond, and move back to energy!
Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the 4 behavioral categories that can create a strong foundation to stand on. Participants will explore energy and burnout contributors in each category and create a practical action plan.
SPEAKERS
Kelly Bubolz, Owner/Trainer/Author, KB Training Connections LLC
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SESSION A: BOOMERS TO ZOOMERS - CREATING A DIVERSE WORKPLACE TO SUPPORT A MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE
Room: Riverside Zielke Suite Meeting Room A & B
Today's workforce is as diverse as it has ever been, with five+ generations of employees all working under one roof. This multi-generational divide has never been greater! But believe it or not, this presents an opportunity for YOU to leverage the unique abilities of all employees to create long-term, sustainable changes to your company's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that will create a greater sense of belonging among all employees.
You will learn strategies for hiring a diverse workforce, how to successfully adapt your business model and policies to create greater inclusion, decrease turnover, and promote a workplace culture for all employees.
SPEAKERS
Chantel Kilmer, Business Services Consultant, DWD DVR
SESSION B: RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND BUILDING A CULTURE OF INCLUSION
Room: Meeting Rooms C & D
The struggle to recruit new talent and retain your high performers is more difficult today than ever before. The competition for labor is fierce and employees know they are a hot commodity. To stand apart in today’s market, employers need to focus on creating a sense of belonging for their employees and building a culture of inclusion.
Join Red Shoes Inc., a full-service marketing agency, along with 4Chi Business Solutions, a business consulting and training group, as they present on recruitment, retention and the importance of culturally competent workplaces that promote deeper understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. This presentation will provide your company with tools and paths to creating an authentic and supportive work environment that is sure to both attract and retain talent.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Pam Her, Owner & CEO, 4Chi Business Solutions
Pam Henson, Director, Red Shoes, Inc.
SESSION C: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NEED CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS
Room: Riverside Ballroom C
The existing childcare system in Wisconsin is broken and currently like a sinking ship. There are examples of short-term solutions being implemented in the state that are the equivalent of life rafts until a new ship can be built. It will take the efforts of all community stakeholders to sustain workforce families, and to help design and build a new ship/childcare model that is sustainable long-term.
MODERATORS
Erin Trondson, Madison Area Technical College
Donna Jost, Madison Area Technical College
PANELISTS
Marie Barry - Rural WI Healthcare
Priya Bhatia - Department of Children and Families
Jackie Anderson - WI Early Childhood Association
SESSION D: BUILDING RESILIENCY
Room: Riverside Meeting Room E
Build resilience and navigate through change with ease. You'll leave with an action plan to begin moving forward in this chaotic, fast-paced world. Learn the behavioral changes contributing to burnout, how to respond, and move back to energy!
Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the 4 behavioral categories that can create a strong foundation to stand on. Participants will explore energy and burnout contributors in each category and create a practical action plan.
SPEAKERS
Kelly Bubolz, Owner/Trainer/Author, KB Training Connections LLC
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Room: Riverside Ballroom
TDCON’s Emcee Lisa Koenecke will deliver closing remarks and takeaways from day 2.
