Workforce Development & Communications Workshop

About this Event

Details

Tuesday, January 21st 1-5pm at the World Forestry Center, Portland, OR

This workshop will bring together diverse forest sector stakeholders for an afternoon focused on ways to strategically advance workforce development in the region.

The workshop will be followed by a multi-event social, which will include attendees for Mapping the Course and the Business of Forest Products workshop.

Registration

Registration is now open! At this time, the workshop is planned for in person only.

Registration is $40, which includes attendance at the evening social.

Lodging

There is no hotel associated with this event. For those staying for Mapping the Course, please refer to the MTC event page for a list of nearby lodging options.

 

Event Agenda

1:00pm

Opening remarks – Blake Manley, Manley Jobs

1:15pm

Why your company is NOT for everyone, and that’s a good thing! How story helps you find A-Players – Josh Law, CEO/Founder, Only Co

2:15pm

Title TBA

2:45pm

Break & activity

3:15pm

What Are We Waiting for? Entry-level Logger Training for the Greater Northwest – Blake Manley, Manley Jobs

4:00pm

Casting a Wider Net: Engaging Urban Communities on Careers in the Forest Sector Rashad Norris, Founder/Executive Director, Relevant Engagement

5:00pm

Wrap-up

5:30pm

Multi-event social with Mapping the Course and Business of Forest Products attendees