Building a Diverse and Resilient Workforce: Redefining Success in Workforce Development

In this engaging and interactive session, participants will learn innovative research-based approaches to workforce development that prioritize long-term success and human well-being over short-term employment outcomes. The session will delve into the emotional and social aspects of workforce development, highlighting the importance of life skills training, financial literacy, and mental health support in creating lasting career success and stability.

Through case studies and real-life scenarios, attendees will learn how comprehensive development programs can strengthen family structures, bolster local economies, and generate lasting community impact. This session will introduce metrics measuring success in workforce programs, focusing on job satisfaction, retention, and career advancement rather than simple job placement.

Participants will engage in interactive discussions and activities designed to provide actionable insights into building workforce programs that prioritize human well-being, foster personal and community growth, and redefine success through meaningful, long-term impact. By the end of the session, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how to create a diverse and resilient workforce that can meet the challenges of the future.