The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will host its 2023 Safety & Workforce Summit, “From Barriers to Breakthroughs,” at Little America, Cheyenne, on April 18-19. Keynote speaker Shari Harley, author of How to Say Anything to Anyone, will provide insight on attracting and retaining the right employees, as well as managing business relationships and professional reputations.
Day One offers an in-depth series of half- and full-day workshops, including a look into the ever-changing digital world with a Social Media Masterclass by Hayley McKee of Prosper Public Relations. Those considering starting an apprenticeship or internship program, and needing assistance with the costs and expenses of implementing a program will appreciate DWS’ Business Training and Support Unit’s insightful workshop, A Deep Dive into Business Training Grants on available grant programs, eligibility requirements and assistance in applying. DWS’s Risk Management division will host a Workers’ Compensation Discount Programs workshop, and the OSHA department will host an all-day Fall Protection Training workshop.
Day Two features breakout sessions by Edwin Foulke, Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA under George W. Bush, who will speak on Safety Leadership, Rules, and Engagement: How Leaders Drive Safety Culture Success; John Jenks, Economic Initiatives Director with the Wyoming Business Council and Melody Norris, DWS Workforce Specialist, who will speak on Second Chance Hiring and the benefits of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals; and Zach Shifflett with Premier Virtual who will be speaking on The Great Resignation vs. The Great Return.
Additional breakout sessions include:
Moral Injury and Veteran Employment
Wyoming Preference Act
Workers’ Compensation: Risk Management
Today’s Youth – Tomorrow’s Workforce
Board Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Credentials
Telework in the Post-Pandemic World
Connections through sponsorship
DWS invites you to join the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services in sponsoring this year’s summit. Now more than ever, industry leaders are counting on your knowledge and resources to make their jobs successful. From Barriers to Breakthroughs brings together over 400 attendees from across the workforce system to discuss significant issues affecting businesses, industry, and the labor force. Our sponsorship program allows you to share your content and expertise through multiple channels.
Summit participants include business and labor representatives, business owners and CEOs, safety officers and risk managers, HR representatives, legislators, and representatives from non-profits, state agencies, local, regional and state government entities and community-based organizations across Wyoming.
Please join us as a sponsor or share this with your network of workforce development partners who may be interested in participating. If you have questions about sponsorship, please contact DWS-Communications@wyo.gov today or sign up to be a sponsor.Tuesday Apr 18, 2023 Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
April 18-19, 2023
Little America, Cheyenne, WY
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