Tickets on Sale for the 2024 Workforce Symposium

September 24, 2024

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Mark your calendar for this impactful event, where industry leaders, professionals and stakeholders converge to discuss the future of workforce. 

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Please connect with Andrew Minor with any Symposium questions or comments. 

 

Presented by Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development and      
Employment Services of Weld County.

Event Information

Date: September 24, 2024      
Time: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm (programming begins at 8:00 am)      
Venue: AIMS Community College Welcome Center      
Cost: $49

Meet our Keynote Speaker

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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rich Feller, a nationally recognized thought leader, counselor educator, and distinguished teaching scholar, will be our keynote speaker.    
Get ready to be inspired! Dr. Feller has 30 years of experience helping people & organizations be their BEST by navigating a lifetime of transitions. His expertise spans career development, life design, and navigating transitions in an ever-changing global economy.         

     Join us at the Workforce Symposium to experience firsthand how Dr. Rich Feller's energy and expertise on what's new, innovative, and best practices can inspire you.

 



Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities 

Exciting opportunities are available to sponsor or exhibit at the 2024 Symposium. For details, view the sponsor and exhibitor info., or if you're ready to be part of the Symposium, complete the sponsor and exhibitor form.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Info

Complete the Sponsor and Exhibitor Form

Connect with Andrew Minor at (970)498-6083 or aminor@larimer.org for sponsorship questions.

Connect with Bruce Wahlgren with Workforce Excellence Group at bruce@workforceexcellencegroup.com for exhibitor questions.

Meet Our Sponsors

Thank You Leader Sponsors


City of Fort Collins 
Exceptional service for an exceptional community.

Aims Community College 
Dreams Realized and Recognized

BizWest 
TheBusiness Journal of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado

HRx Services 
Human Resources Consulting, Compliance, and Support Work

 

Thank You Partner Sponsors


Banner Health 
Making health care easier, so life can be better.

Town of Johnstown 
The Community That Cares

Envirotech Services 
People Helping People Improve Their Environment

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FCI Constructors, Inc. 
Focused On Your Vision



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Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce 
You bring the dream. We'll get you started.

City of Loveland 
Making health care easier, so life can be better.

Yoder Family of Companies 
Rooted in Faith. Community Driven.

High Plains Library District 
Inviting, comfortable, innovative and friendly

Welcome Exhibitors


Banner Health              
Making health care easier, so life can be better.

Town of Johnstown              
The Community That Cares

Envirotech Services              
People Helping People Improve Their Environment

FCI Constructors Logo
FCI Constructors, Inc.              
Focused On Your Vision


Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Logo
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce              
Focused On Your Vision

Front Range Community College Logo
Front Range Community College              
You bring the dream. We'll get you started.

Aims Community College     
Dreams Realized and Recognized

Yoder Family of Companies              
Rooted in Faith. Community Driven.

High Plains Library District              
Inviting, comfortable, innovative and friendly
 

 

HRx Services              
Human Resources Consulting, Compliance, and Support Work

City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office              
The Economic Health Office is here to support you and your business.

Weld Early Childhood Council              
A diverse community partnership that increases the awareness of the importance of early childhood development.
 

 

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development              
We connect people to meaningful work and businesses to talent and resources.

Employment Services of Weld County              
A comprehensive workforce center which connects resources for employment, education, and training services.

Exodus Moving & Storage           
Helping individuals, families, and businesses relocate with ease.  

Transfr              
Training the Talent of Tomorrow.

Complete Professional Development           
Helping managers and leaders cultivate a productive, engaged & stress free workplace.  

Love to Appreciate Consulting           
Empower Your Team to Boost Performance and Profit  

MedCerts Partner Solutions           
Modern Training Solutions for Your Academic, Healthcare Hiring & Workforce Needs  


Meet our Presenters

Diana Rogers Jaeger, Love To Appreciate Consulting 

Leveraging People Data to Drive Results and Retain Top Talent

Session Information

Costly turnover. Stress and frustration. Scrambling to hire and train replacements. Friction between teammates. Failure to achieve key business goals. How can you reverse the downward spiral? The answer is talent optimization. Learn the fundamental principles of talent optimization and how leaders can align business strategy with a game-changing talent strategy that achieves better business outcomes. 

Why Attend

 Learn the fundamental principles of talent optimization and how leaders can align business strategy with a game-changing talent strategy that achieves better business outcomes.

Jason Pemberton, The Breakthrough Co

Conflict Resolution and How to Prevent Conflict in the First Place

Session Information

Conflict is one of the highest rated challenges faced by team leaders in the workplace. Managing conflict, interpersonal differences, and resolving issues is a skillset that many of us have never learned but desperately need.  

Why Attend this Session

This session covers a framework and set of skills for effectively navigating through and resolving conflict, and shows how many of the skills involved can be effectively deployed to prevent issues from happening before they arise

Dayle Wickizer, Intentional Results

Unlocking Your Potential: Thriving with AI in the Workplace

Session Information

The AI-powered organization is coming fast! Leaders and employees will need to understand how to use AI to create value for themselves and their companies. In this session we will share practical steps for integrating AI into daily operations, fostering a growth mindset, and becoming an AI champion within your organization.

Why Attend

This session is essential to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your team is equipped with the latest AI strategies and insights.

Chalice Springfield, Unstoppable Curiosity

Bounce Back to Leap Forward

Session Information

An engaging and dynamic session where we’ll explore the transformative power of resilience in an ever-changing world of business and life.

Why Attend

This workshop will provide practical strategies for bouncing back when you encounter difficulties, practical strategies for accountability and motivation and an understanding of how to build a resilient mindset in order to achieve successful outcomes. 

Dain Johnson, Rev 0

Modern Leadership: Practical Research to Improve the Worker Experience and Business Outcomes

Session Information

The manager matters more than ever in the contemporary workplace, but the practice of management has not kept pace with significant advances in the science of management. People have new expectations of their manager; it’s time to update our ways of managing to elevate the worker experience and, subsequently, business outcomes. 

Why Attend

This session explores practical research in psychology, leadership, and organizational development to uncover the new role of the manager. You will learn why the manager matters, how to manage yourself, and techniques to manage up, down, and sideways in your modern organization.

Isaac Bowen, Snelling Staffing & Benchmark Search Group

Revamp Your Hiring System to Capture Better Talent!

Session Information

Why it’s critical to create an engaging, impressive and predictable hiring experience if you want to convert great candidates into great employees. Together we will: 

  • Dive into the NOCO talent market and share insider info as to what the area's most
    effective employers are doing differently.
  • Map the candidate journey to ensure you're maximizing on the most critical touch points.
  • Share the tools, systems, and tech you need to create an experience that will entice and engage the best talent... all while creating LESS work for you.
Why Attend

Anyone who attends this workshop is guaranteed to walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to engage talent in today's, digital - and wildly impersonal - hiring landscape. 

Dale Wilsher, Your Authentic Personality

How to Keep the Urgent from Hijacking What's Important

Session Information

Do you ever feel like you're constantly in a rush, moving at breakneck speed through your day? Many of us struggle with the pressure of the urgent, often sacrificing what truly matters in the process. This session will explore how our brains are wired to prioritize the urgent over the important and how this affects our productivity, professional success, and work-life balance.

Why Attend

You'll discover strategies to rewire your brain, define your true priorities, and create a more strategic approach to managing your time. Through engaging stories and practical exercises, you’ll learn to focus on what’s important, manage your tasks effectively, and establish a rhythm that supports your business goals and career growth. Join us and take the first step toward a more balanced, purpose-driven professional life. 

Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton, More Than My Title

Become More Than Your Job Title: How to Define Your Unique Value in the Workforce

Session Information

If you do more than one thing, then you ARE more than one thing. Many workers today don’t fit neatly into boxes and frequently say they “wear a lot of hats,” but what does that mean? Who are they really? In order to be seen and understood by others, the first step is making sense of yourself.

Why Attend

This presentation covers the three types of professional identity that exists in the workforce, explains what it means to have a hybrid professional identity, and gives practical advice on actions to help you see who you really are in your work. 

 

Elizabeth Mahoney, Complete Professional Development

Adopting a Strengths-Based Culture is a Game Changer in Talent Development, Recruitment, and Retention Initiatives.

Session Information

Sometimes is too easy to overlook one of the greatest tools for success, human capital. Building a Strengths-based culture is one that focuses on developing employees' natural talents and strengths rather than their weaknesses. Employees who use their strengths are six times as likely to be engaged at work. Strengths-based companies have higher retention rates and have employees that say they work for a great company supporting recruitment efforts for open positions.

Why Attend

Discover how to use science- based tools to help you unlock potential in your organization and everyday life. 

Dr. Erika Michalski, Strategically Authentic

The Emotionally Intelligent Workplace

Session Information

Ever wonder why Emotional Intelligence is getting so much attention these days? Because it's a critical skillset to thrive in today's professional landscape.

Why Attend

During this workshop, participants will hear about the relationship between Emotional Intelligence and key performance indicators such as job satisfaction, employee retention, overall team effectiveness, and more. Then they will be given practical strategies for cultivating Emotional Intelligence in themselves and their teams, curating a toolkit full of actionable insight they can use immediately. 

Dain Johnson, Rev 0 and Jeremiah Shaw, Grovity Leadership

Finding Your Fit: Clarify Your Role and Be Great Where You Are

Session Information

Do you ever feel unsure of your role or purpose at work? Do you manage people looking to you for better role clarity? In this inspirational and interactive workshop, you will learn how to bring clarity to undefined roles and prime yourself to be a standout contributor.

Why Attend

Whether you are an employee seeking fulfillment, a leader aiming to support your team or a self-employed entrepreneur, you will leave this workshop inspired and equipped with a personalized role clarity worksheet and a new framework for creating job descriptions that drive greater engagement, satisfaction, and performance.

Amanda Ericson, HRx Services

Ethics in Talent Acquisition 

Session Information

Ethics in the workplace are incredibly important. However, that starts at the beginning of our team member experience—in recruiting! We will focus on ways to incorporate ethics into your talent strategy and how to align it with your organization's overall goals and purpose.

Why Attend

Job seekers are eager to understand your business principles and want to work in an organization that aligns with their values. Understanding how ethics plays a role in your recruiting practices will help align your organization's workforce.