LED BY: Annelise Grimm, Senior Manager of Criminal Justice and Workforce Development, Code for America Virginia Hamilton, Senior Advisor for Design Thinking and Innovation, American Institutes for Research Laura Willams, Economic Graph, LinkedIn Junious Williams, Principal, Junious Williams Consulting
DESCRIPTION: Too often, people who need the most help finding work are stuck using antiquated tools and methods to get there. This session is all about designing and implementing a workforce system where job seekers and employers are equipped with the best possible tools to achieve their goals. Presenters will share stories about how new technologies are improving the efficiency and efficacy of workforce programs and job centers, while sharing the areas where technology alone cannot solve the problem. They'll discuss how the workforce system can anticipate and act proactively given the changes in the economy and world of work. You'll leave with a better understanding of the challenges faced by the workforce systems and ideas you can take home and put into action tomorrow, next month, and next year. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session would be ideal for anyone who is interested in re-envisioning the role that government can play in the workforce space. Government staff, service providers, policy wonks and dreamers welcome.
