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WORKFORCE READINESS ROUNDTABLE: Danville Area Regional Conversation

September 24

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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WORKFORCE
READINESS
ROUNDTABLE.

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Location

Vermilion County Farm Bureau Auditorium
1905 Rt. 150 West
Danville, Illinois 61832
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Contact

Terri Graham

tgraham@ima-net.org
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  • IMA in Partnership with Vermilion Advantage

    Come dig a bit deeper into the opportunities at this meeting for manufacturers and community leaders regarding state and regional efforts to address workforce challenges. You’ll learn more about new and available resources – and what is on the horizon!

    Agenda at a Glance:

    Opening Session (View of Illinois Landscape)

    • Christy George, President & CEO, Illinois Economic Development Council Illinois
    • Mike Marron, CEO/President of Vermilion Advantage
    • Kerry Wienke, Executive Director, Vermilion County Farm Bureau Panel:

    Bridging the Gaps: Regional Resources to Address Workforce Challenges

    • Jacob Bretz, Principal, Danville High School
    • Dr. Randall Fletcher, President, Danville Area Community College
    • Jodie Ingram, Workforce Education Director, Vermilion Advantage

    And then it’s your turn:

    Moderated Discussion Beyond “what is keeping you up at night”, this is an opportunity for attendees to share unique approaches about what’s working in their plant, such as:

    • Using technology for recruiting
    • Creative retention ideas Community outreach ideas
    • What is top of mind

    Time to meet and learn from each other. Let’s have a conversation!

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