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Hope + Skills + Jobs = Building Inclusive Pipelines

 

August 20, 2026
11:30 AM CDT - 1:00 PM CDT
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Kroc Center
800 East Parkway South
Memphis, TN 38104
http://www.krocmemphis.org/
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Event Details

Memphis employers are navigating a highly competitive labor market, facing persistent challenges with employee turnover, engagement, and job readiness gaps.

Enter the Science of Hope—a powerful, evidence-based framework centered on "agency" and "pathways" thinking that is proven to enhance goal pursuit, persistence, and overall workplace well-being. By integrating hope-driven practices with strategic community partnerships (such as AGAPE) and regional strategies (led by the Greater Memphis Chamber), HR leaders can transform their workforce initiatives.

Join us to discover how to build stronger, more resilient talent pipelines, significantly reduce early attrition, and elevate job readiness across the Mid-South.

Learning Objectives

  • Objective 1: Participants will define the core elements of the Science of Hope and link them to measurable HR outcomes like retention and productivity.
  • Objective 2: Attendees will identify key HR touchpoints—such as recruiting and onboarding—to seamlessly embed hope practices.
  • Objective 3: Talent teams will map community partnerships to resolve employment barriers and track source-of-hire retention.
  • Objective 4: Total Rewards professionals will align benefits and recognition programs with the principles of agency and pathways.
  • Objective 5: Leaders will integrate hope micro-practices into daily safety and operational routines to improve incident reporting.
  • Objective 6: Associate Relations teams will apply a hope-informed approach to establish shared goals and secure mutual commitments.

Event Schedule

Time
Session
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration Sign-In & Networking
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Opening / Welcome & Announcements
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Guest Speakers (3), Q&A, Door Prizes

Lunch Details

Lunch is provided with registration.

Certification Credits

SHRM/HRCI Credits Pending...

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Event Sponsors

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Tickets

$30.00 General Member Ticket
$40.00 after 06:00 pm August 14

$40.00 Non-Member / Guest Ticket
$50.00 after 06:00 pm August 14

$20.00 Student Ticket
$30.00 after 06:00 pm August 14