Central to Success Workforce Solutions Summit

This Summit will address all things Workforce Development, with the purpose of bringing together regional resources to address and take action on the most significant workforce shortage our region has faced in decades. There have been workforce summits before but the focus of this event is to provide solutions, we have gotten to a point where it is no longer a shortage but has become a drought and the time is now to take action.

Collectively we can successfully maneuver this climate with private and public support, by attending this summit you will be equipped with the knowledge, tools, and connections to help you make an impact on your organization's workforce needs.
 

7:15 AM - 8:00 AM - Check-In & Networking 

8:00 AM - 8:05 AM - Opening Remarks - Gordon Crow, CEO, Centergy 

8:05 AM - 9:00 AM - Keynote: Dr. Chris Laney, Emsi/Burning Glass 

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Chamber of Commerce Panel 

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - Breakout Sessions A & B 

10:55 AM - 11:35 AM - Breakout Sessions C & D 

11:35 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch, Speaker: Andrew Kurka, Church Mutual Insurance Company

12:45 PM - 1:35 PM - Steve Tyink, Director of Partner Development, Fork Farms

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM - Breakout Sessions E & F 

2:40 PM - 3:30 PM - Clossing Session - Central to Sussess, Nelson Schmidt 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Closing Reception & Networking 

Break Out Sessions: 

A: Organizational Strategic Tools to Hire and Retain, Joakim Lundberg & Yanina Koliren, Aon Human Capital

B: The Importance of a Welcoming Region: a focus on Community Vibrancy, Culture, Diversity, and Industry

C: Marketing and Branding Tools for Talent Recruitment, Nelson Schmidt 

D: Educational Leadership Panel: Local K-12, Mid-State Technical College, Northcentral Technical College, & UW– Stevens Point

E: Industry 4.0: Advancing Your Technology and Your Team, Mike Dietrich & Ivan Manuel, LAB Midwest 

F: "Engaging the Unengaged: Looking at Your Talent Pipeline Differently", Dr. Chris Laney, Emsi/Burning Glass