Each month SHRM - Memphis hosts a professional development event for it's members and guests with topics related to the HR Profession, current trends and pressing legal issues.  See the details of this event below.

Workforce Development: Where We Are Today in Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

Workforce development used to be considered the “poor cousin of education.” It was defined as providing training to produce more and better-prepared workers.

According to Wikipedia, workforce development is defined as ”an American economic development” approach that attempts to enhance a region's economic stability and prosperity by focusing on people rather than businesses. It is essentially a human resources strategy. Work force development has evolved from a problem-focused approach, addressing issues such as low-skilled workers or the need for more employees in a particular industry, to a holistic approach considering participants' many barriers and the overall needs of the region.

Work force development has historically been found in two forms: place-based strategies that attempt to address the needs of people living in a particular neighborhood, or sector-based strategies that focus on matching workers' skills to needs in an industry already present in the region.

Across both approaches, themes for best practices have emerged. Successful work force development programs typically have a strong network of ties in the community, and are equipped to respond to changes in their environments. Additionally, they take a holistic approach to the problems faced by participants.”

Join us to learn how Workforce Development is progressing in our area, as well as how you and your company can be a part of the latest movement to transform the workforce of tomorrow. You will hear from Kevin Woods, Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Network; Dr. Glen Fenter; President of Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce; Dorsey E. Hopson, Superintendent of Shelby County Schools and State of TN Senator Mark Norris as they discuss emerging practices in Workforce Development. You will also be given the opportunity to offer your perspectives and ask questions in a Q & A session.

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