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Workforce Trends in Today's Economy - Panel Discussion 1

The WorkPlace is hosting a four-part series of "Workforce Trends in Today's Economy."

You are cordially invited to a candid dialogue on the changing workforce. Please join local businesses, community leaders, philanthropists, educators and reformers to discuss employment and ways to strengthen Connecticut’s workforce.  Dynamic panels of Connecticut-based public and private sector leaders will address topics such as business growth, employment trends and workforce evolution.  Please join us at one or all of the forums listed below.

Financial Services
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
7:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.University of Connecticut in Stamford 
Guest Speaker:  Craige Wilds, Director, Talent Acquisition, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Retail/Hospitality
Thursday, March 6, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn in Norwalk
Guest Speaker:  David Lewis, President & CEO, OperationsInc

Healthcare
Thursday, March 27, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport

Manufacturing
Thursday, April 17, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
OEM Controls, Inc. in Shelton

No fee to attend.  Please confirm your attendance with Alisha Hawkins at (203) 610-8570 or ahawkins@workplace.org or to register online, http://bit.ly/WorkforceForums

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