Pathways To Progress

Generation WV Presents: Pathways to Progress – Charting a Course for WV's Future Workforce

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Join us on May 8, 2025 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center for a full-day, solutions-driven conference designed to help employers and young professionals navigate workforce challenges and opportunities in West Virginia. Connect with industry leaders, workforce experts, and policymakers to explore strategies for attracting, training, and retaining top talent.

Key Takeaways for Employers:

Workforce Funding & Training – Access grants, wage reimbursements, and upskilling programs.
Talent Attraction & Retention – Learn creative hiring solutions and industry best practices.
Multi-Generational Workforce – Improve collaboration and engagement across age groups.
The Future of Work – Explore remote work trends, AI’s impact on jobs, and workforce infrastructure challenges.
Networking Opportunities – Build connections with key stakeholders shaping West Virginia’s workforce.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and resources to help your business thrive!

Agenda:

8:15 – 9:00 Registration

9:15 – 10:00 Welcome and Opening Plenary

10:45 - 11 Plenary: Workforce Funding

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11:15 – 12:00 Morning Break Out Sessions

Breakout Session 1: Emerging Career Pathways

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Breakout Session 2: Effective Collaboration and Communication in a Multi-Generational Workforce

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12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

1:15 - 2:00 Spotlight on Emerging Leaders

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2:00 – 2:45 Afternoon Breakout Session

Breakout Session 1: The Remote Work Revolution: Thriving and Leading in a Hybrid or Fully Remote Workplace

Remote and hybrid work models have many benefits, providing employers a unique opportunity to tap into a broader talent pool. But with this flexibility come challenges in collaboration and team dynamics.

In this session, industry experts will dive into the latest trends, data, and best practices for navigating the remote and hybrid work landscape. Attendees will gain practical strategies for attracting diverse talent, optimizing team performance, and overcoming common hurdles in managing hybrid teams.

Join us for a discussion on how employers can adapt to the future of work, share insights, and tackle the complexities of balancing flexibility with effective in-person collaboration.

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Breakout Session 2: Cybersecurity and AI in the Workplace

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3:00 - 3:45 Plenary: Workforce Showdown

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4:00 - 4:45 Closing Plenary: Future Ready WV: Creating a Workforce Ready State by Addressing WV's Foundational Changes

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5:00 – 7:00 Networking Reception

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the future workforce of West Virginia!

Hotel Reservations

A room block discount is available at the Marriot between now and April 1. To make reservations, click here.

Sponsorship Information

Interested in making a bigger impact? Explore sponsorship opportunities or consider joining a panel discussion. Contact Alex Weld at [email protected].

Scholarship Information

We set aside a number of reduced-priced tickets as part of our scholarship program to make our conference open to everyone. Please contact Morgan Robinson at [email protected] if you would like more information.