Workforce Solutions Summit 2.0

Workforce Solutions Summit 2019
How to Find Talent in a Tight Labor Market

Presented By: The Chambers of Commerce serving: Fairfield, Greater Hamilton, Oxford, Mason/Deerfield, Middletown/Monroe/Trenton, West Chester/Liberty

In Partnership With: Congressman Warren Davidson and REDI Cincinnati

Hosted By: Miami University Voice of America Learning Center
Date: Friday, September 6, 2019
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location: Miami University Voice of America Learning Center
7847 VOA Park Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069

8:00 AM – Registration Opens / Buffet Breakfast (Provided)
8:30 AM – Opening
Welcome – Miami University Voice of America Learning Center & Chambers
Recognition – Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08)
Opening Remarks – Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08)

8:45 AM – Solutions You Can Use NOW!!

Disability Employment Services
Cynthia Crews, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Military Hiring - Army Partnership for Youth Success
Sergeant John Lambe, U.S. Army Recruiter

2nd Chance Strategies
Christine Marallen, Damascus

Recruitment Best Practices
Cheryl Hay, JobsOhio Talent Services

Innovative Strategies in a Tapped Labor Market
Sherry Marshall and Kevin Holt, OhioMeansJobs

10:00 AM – BREAK (10 minutes)

10:10 AM – Panel Discussion: Resolving the Benefit Cliff – What’s Stopping Us?
Moderated By: Joel Potts, Executive Director OJFSDA
Testimonial: How Does the Benefit Cliff Affect Business?
Ashley Clos -Director of Volunteers, Community & Government Relations
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Panelists:
o Kimberly Hall, Director, Dept. of Jobs & Family Service
o State Senator William P. Coley (District 4) - Metropolitan College Program
o State Representative Paul Zeltwanger (District 54), Chairman - Economic and Workforce Development
o Holly Hankinson, Advocacy Director, Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

11:15 AM – Workforce Conversation with Your Elected Officials - Open Q&A with Audience
o United States Congressman Warren Davidson (OH-08)
o State Senator William P. Coley (District 4) - Metropolitan College Program
o State Representative Paul Zeltwanger (District 54), Chairman - Economic and Workforce Development

12:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting – Dept. of Commerce, Miami VOA

12:20 PM – Lunch and Q & A with presenters (Breakouts)

Disability Employment Services Room 100
Cynthia Crews, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Military Hiring - Army Partnership for Youth Success Room 111
Sergeant John Lambe, U.S. Army Recruiter

2nd Chance Strategies
Christine Marallen, Damascus Room 123

Recruitment Best Practices Room 127
Cheryl Hay, JobsOhio Talent Services

Innovative Strategies in a Tapped Labor Market Room 128
Sherry Marshall and Kevin Holt, OhioMeansJobs

1:00 PM - Departure