The IDEA Summit is for local and state government leaders, K-12 and college educators, community-based organizations, and public sector professionals looking for tools, resources, strategies, and opportunities to implement innovative workforce solutions. 

Join us to learn about emerging and time-tested strategies to address workforce challenges in the public sector. Speakers will explore registered apprenticeships, school-municipal partnerships, reducing barriers to entry, DEI, recruitment and retention best practices, and more.

Monday, October 21, 2024

1:00 – 5:00 pm

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Speakers

Featured Speaker – Anthony Cordova - Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

Aaron Avery - Director of State Legislative Affairs, California Special Districts Association

Ebony Benzing – Director, North Far North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research

Kevin Daniel – Workforce Development Project Manager, City of Sacramento

Alegría De La Cruz – Director of Community & Government Relations, Dolores Huerta Foundation

Channing T. Hawkins – Director, Bracy Hawkins Law P.C.

Vinz Koller – Senior Strategist for Capacity Building, Social Policy Research Associates

Dr. Deborah Moy – Co-Founder and Senior Strategist, California Transit Works!

Parina Parikh – Associate Vice President, Jobs for the Future

James Regan – Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development, California Government Operations Agency

Dr. Amy Schulz - Executive Dean of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives, Sierra College

Laura Thompson – Strategic Business Consultant, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, California Department of Industrial Relations

Wayne Wiley - Economic Development Manager, City of Roseville

The IDEA Summit is for:

• Local, regional, and state government officials and policymakers

• Workforce development professionals

• K-12 and college educators

• HR professionals and diversity officers

• Community leaders and advocates

• Public sector enthusiasts

• and more!

Resources

• IDEA Summit Program

• IDEA Summit Slide Deck

• Centering Worker Voice – video from California Transit Works!

Hosted by:

Institute for Local Government, in partnership with Innovative Pathways to Public Service. The IDEA Summit is made possible through support from the Workforce Accelerator Fund and High Road Training Partnership. 

For more information:

Contact workforce@ca-ilg.org