Workforce Innovation Conference
The 2019 Workforce Innovation Conference will feature a series of presentations and workshops aimed at enhancing and improving workforce solutions in Kansas.
Keynote Speaker
Scott Stump
Scott Stump is the assistant secretary for career, technical, and adult education
at the U.S. Department of Education. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16,
2018, after being nominated by President Donald J. Trump on May 15, 2018.
Stump serves as the principal adviser to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on all matters concerning high school, career, technical and adult education as well as community colleges, the workforce and economic development.
Prior to assuming the role of assistant secretary for career, technical, and adult education, Stump served as the chief operating officer of Vivayic, Inc., a learning solutions provider devoted to helping individuals, organizations and corporations do good in the world.
Before that, Stump served as the assistant provost and state director for career and technical education (CTE) with the Colorado Community College System. During his tenure there, Stump also served as state FFA (Future Farmers of America) advisor, agriculture program director and interim president of Northeastern Junior College during the institution's presidential search process.
During his seven-year tenure as a state CTE director, Stump served as an officer in the National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education. In this role, he served on the National SkillsUSA Board of Directors as the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium (NASDCTEc) liaison.
Stump also served two terms on the Prairie RE11-J school board and one year on the Colorado Association of School Boards board of directors.
Stump received his bachelor's degree in agricultural education from Purdue University and taught at Manchester High School in North Central Indiana. Before moving to Colorado, he also worked for the National FFA Organization managing the national officer team and the national FFA convention.
Pre-Conference Speaker
Kristy Rooney
Kristy Rooney is a Program Advisor and Facilitator for Mindset Neuroscience and the
Program Coordinator for Austin Adult Learning in Austin, Minn. She started working
with Mindset Neuroscience as an attempt to battle the retention issues in her Adult
Basic Education program. After putting the concepts to use, the program doubled student
hours two years in a row. Kristy’s ability to communicate how our brain works and
how to incorporate it into the workplace, in an easy to understand and powerful way,
has made her a sought after educator to speak to organizations about creating resilience
in their own programs. She is a proud Minnesotan… January and February notwithstanding.
Her presentation titled "The Missing Key: Using Mindset Neuroscience to Improve Resilience and Retention" will focus on understanding how the brain works in order to create lasting change. She invites you to gain a deeper understanding of Mindset Neuroscience and how it relates to increasing resilience and retention.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, October 6
4-7 p.m. – Registration Begins
Monday, October 7
Preconference
7:30 am Registration and breakfast
8:15 - 11:00 Office of Civil Rights Compliance Training
8:15 – 9:15 Perkins Needs Assessment Leaders Meeting
9:30 – 11:15 Kristy Rooney – “River of Cruelty” (Cultural/Diversity/Poverty discussion)
Monday, October 7
7:30 – 11:15 Registration (Continental Breakfast until 9:30)
11:30 Lunch | Welcome & Introduction of Keynote- Dr. Blake Flanders, Kansas Board of Regents
12:00 – 1 p.m. Keynote presentation – Dr. Scott Stump
1:00 – 1:15 Break
1:15 – 2:15 Panel – Governor’s Education Council; Alan Cobb, Kansas Chamber, Kansas Chamber Foundation; Dr. Blake Flanders, Kansas Board of Regents; Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas State Department of Education; Dr. Cynthia Lane; Coleen Tabor, Emprise Bank
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:30 Breakout Sessions
Reintegration of Offenders
Social Media
KCSL- Boost Your Competitive Edge
JCCC- CTE and Apprenticeships
Kansas Department of Labor- The Current Kansas Labor Market and a Look Ahead
TBA
3:30 – 3:45 Break
3:45 – 4:45 Breakout Sessions
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation- Resources that Support Workforce Programs
Southeast KansasWorks- WorkLife Resource Navigator: An Employee Retention
Kansas WorkforceONE- Direct Linkage Training
WSU- Engaging with partners through applied learning
Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth, Inc.- Nex-Generation Round UP for Youth Programs
TBA
5:00 – 6:15 Vendor Reception
Tuesday, October 8
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 Panel - Swimming in a Shrinking Labor Pool; Ray Frederick; AG Industry Rep; LA1 Healthcare Industry Rep; LAII Greg Kindle; EcoDevo LAIII; Suzanne Scott, Spirit, LAIV; Gary Mattson, Kansas Crossing Casino, LAV
9:30 – 9:45 Break
9:45 – 10:30 Breakout Sessions
WSU- Environmental Finance Center- Generation Z: Zesty or Zombie
GED Testing Services- The 3 R’s of GED Prep: Recruit, Retain, & Results
KDHE Working Healthy- Employment, Ability and Choice
How to recruit and attract military persons
Economic Developers Panel
TBA
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:45 Trooper Ben Gardner- Workplace Safety
11:45 – 1 p.m. Lunch
Introduction by David Toland, Secretary of Commerce
Remarks from Governor Laura Kelly (invited)
Awards
1:00 – 1:15 Break
1:15 – 2:15 Breakout Sessions
Community Development
Kansas Department of Commerce-WBL and Youth Registered Apprenticeships
Kansas WorkforceONE- Disability Awareness Workshop
Social Media (repeated)
Panel - Addressing the Needs of a Tight Labor Market- Delia Garcia, Secretary, Kansas
Department of Labor; Katie Givens, Wichita State University; Lisa Dodson, Wichita
State University; Deb Scheibler; Leanne Kehres
Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center- Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:30 General Closing Session - TBA
Current Sponsors:
Become a sponsor/exhibitor
Become a sponsor/exhibitor for the 2019 Workforce Innovation Conference! The conference will bring together a broad spectrum of professionals who are part of the workforce development system. It is an opportunity to share information, network and build partnerships with approximately 400+ attendees. The conference provides an opportunity for your organization to reach these influential professionals and impact workforce development decisions.
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The Workforce Innovation Conference Committee reserves the right to refuse Exhibitor or Sponsor status to any company or organization.
Sponsor/Exhibitor Contact
Paula Downs
Wichita State University, Public Policy and Management Center
paula.downs@wichita.edu
316-
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Wichita
A map and directions to the hotel can be found here.
Conference Contact
Paula Downs
Wichita State University, Public Policy and Management Center
paula.downs@wichita.edu
(316) 978-6678
