Webinar Series

Join us for this engaging webinar and discover how apprenticeships can bridge skill gaps, foster innovation, and create sustainable career pathways in an ever-evolving economy. Whether you’re an employer, educator, or policymaker, this session offers practical insights to help you build a workforce equipped to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

As we head into 2025, unlock the full potential of your workforce and economic development initiatives by learning how to measure success effectively. In this dynamic webinar, we’ll dive deep into the key metrics that fuel high-impact programs—from boosting employment outcomes to driving economic growth. Discover actionable strategies that will empower you to track progress, showcase results, and maximize your impact.

Making informed strategic decisions is vital for both workforce and economic success. In this webinar, we’ll delve into transforming data into actionable insights that will propel your organization forward in 2025! You’ll gain a thorough understanding of impact assessments and their critical role in strategic planning. This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make data-driven decisions.

In today’s competitive environment, small businesses nationwide encounter unique workforce challenges that require creative talent solutions. Economic development and workforce service providers are dedicated to developing innovative strategies that connect small businesses with a skilled talent pipeline. In this webinar, workforce and small business leaders share actionable insights and tactics to overcome common workforce obstacles. Discover proven techniques to help small businesses attract, retain, and motivate employees, even with limited resources.

In a world where change is the only constant, being adaptable is crucial. Embracing entrepreneurial thinking equips economic development practitioners with the agility to navigate and thrive in dynamic environments. This webinar pioneers a new era of small business support– by transforming practitioners into pioneers, we can elevate the level of support provided to small businesses, driving their overall growth and success.

Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, contributing significantly to job creation and community vitality. To ensure their growth and resilience, we must adopt strategic initiatives that empower entrepreneurs and foster a thriving business ecosystem. This webinar explored best practices and successful approaches with leaders who are spearheading small business growth!

Employer-sponsored childcare models offer several advantages for both employees and employers—creating a supportive workplace, reducing stress for working parents, and positively impacting overall company performance. This webinar explores some of the key benefits with advocates who are taking proactive steps to improve childcare options in their region!

The U.S. is short millions of housing units, home prices are up 60% from a decade ago, and renters are spending more than a third of their salaries on housing costs. Join us as we take a fresh look at innovative solutions to the housing crisis with leaders who have embraced housing problem solving at a comprehensive, system wide level.

Panel

Aaron Finley, Director of Housing and Community Development, TPMA
Melanie Thompson, Senior Housing Consultant, TPMA
Tina Belge, Housing Advocate
Michael Bell, Planning, Zoning and Stormwater Director, Town of Chandler
Chanaka Yatawara, Executive Director, Salisbury Community Development Corporation

As colleges seek to improve completion rates, awarding credit for prior learning (CPL) is becoming an important strategy to help more learners complete degrees in a timely and cost-effective way. This webinar focuses on best practices for granting college credit for knowledge and skills gained outside the classroom!