The Evolving World of Work
Identifying Strategies for the Modern Workforce
Join us for a one-day summit where employers, education providers and policy makers will share their insights and vision into how technology, automation, and generational trends will change the very nature of work and alter the skills needed in the modern workforce. The gap between workforce needs and workforce supply will be discussed and strategies to bridge the gap will be identified during the full-day of panel discussions and speakers.
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Scheduled for 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Sponsors: CNS Y-12
Opening Presentation
Scheduled for 8:30 a.m.
Bill Fox, Director of the Center for Business & Economic Research
University of Tennessee
Employer Panel
Scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
Moderator - Ron Edmond, ORAU
Ken Rueter, President & CEO of UCOR
Justin Holcombe, CFO of ZYP Coatings
Scott Laska, Manager of SL Tennessee
Jeremy Biggs, Chief Administrative Officer of Methodist Medical Center
Brian Arrington, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, CNS/Y-12
Mardell Sours, Human Resources Director, UT-Battelle/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Moderator - Dave Duncan, ORAU
Dr. Chris Whaley, President of Roane State Community College
Dr. Bruce Borchers, Superintendent of Oak Ridge Schools
Danice Turpin, President of Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Harriman
Howard Hall, Professor with University of Tennessee
Andy Page, President & CEO of Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Lunch
Scheduled for 12 to 12:45 p.m.
Sponsors: Smithbilt Homes/The Preserve
Presentation
Sharon Younger, President of Younger & Associates
Scheduled for 12:45 p.m.
Policy Maker Panel
Scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
Moderator: Eric Abelquist, ORAU
Senator Ken Yager, State of Tennessee
Representative John Ragan, State of Tennessee
Representative Kent Calfee, State of Tennessee
Chelle Travis, Director of Workforce & Economic Development
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Jennie McCabe, Workforce Development Consultant
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
Morgan Dent, Talent Program Manager
Launch Tennessee
Break
Scheduled for 3 p.m.
Sponsors: Lindsey Wilson College, Roane State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College
What is Work? The Next Steps
Scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
Moderator: Gene Patterson, CNS Y-12
Panel Discussion with representatives from each of the three panels
Ken Rueter, UCOR
Justin Holcombe, ZYP Coatings
Jennie McCabe, Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
Holly Cross, Oak Ridge Schools
Cost is as follows:
Thursday Jul 18, 2019
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Thursday, July 18
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pollard Technology Conference Center
210 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
$99 for Members of the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce
$129 for Non-members
$49 for Educators
$29 for Students
Millennium Partner complimentary registration provided based on level.
Greta Ownby
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