2020 CPA Annual Conference

Working with people has principles that apply to all types and trades. There are five proven pillars that promote cooperation and results! Public speaker Ken Mitchell shares stories from Africa to Los Angeles to Spokane Washington that teach lessons that will inspire you and make you more effective in all aspects of human interactions. Bring your enthusiasm and your spirit of adventure for this one hour PowerPoint presentation!

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Zeb Welborn will share innovative digital media strategies for increasing successful partnerships and placement opportunities. Zeb’s strategies involve engaging employers, social media and best practices to help professionals become more successful. These methods can increase regional and local partnerships by connecting with chambers, employers, job seekers, k-12 schools, colleges, training centers, politicians and stakeholders.

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Josh Modlin will share a variety of insights and ideas ranging from the future of work to current and upcoming policy considerations and answer questions regarding the state of employment in California.

(Joshua's Presentation Will Be Here Soon) - sorry all I really thought we had it already. He's sending it to me and I'll get it in here as soon as I can - Eric!

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If you want to know how to best utilize LinkedIn to grow your network in order to assist your students/clients to gain employment, then you won't want to miss this presentation. You'll learn how to use LinkedIn effectively to gain visibility and create opportunities for yourself and others. It takes little effort using the knowledge and skills you already possess to become an effective user of LinkedIn.

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The goal for many employers is a diverse and inclusive work environment. As companies evolve so does their workforce. Today's employers, who leverage the full power of their diverse workforce, can strive by creating a sense of belonging, which promotes innovative ideas, functional resilience and a competitive healthy work environment. We are all can become greater leaders in the goal to promote our leadership through equity, diversity and inclusion. Becoming aware of our unconscious bias is the beginning of our journey as we work within our organizations with our colleagues, with our clients, our job seekers, and among our communities to build a stronger diverse workforce promoting equitable opportunities, inclusion and belonging.

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Keskim began his career on a small island in the Caribbean called Dominica. He then moved to Louisiana to further his education where he studied Computer Information Systems and Marketing at Grambling State University. He has worked in the field of retail operations, logistics and finance for companies like JP Morgan, Chase and Walmart, although his true passion has always been Human Resources. He received an MBA in Human Resources and then went on to do another major in Organizational Leadership and Development. He currently heads the Human Resources department of the Walmart Import facilities in Eastvale and Fontana California.

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It is no secret that there is a talent pool shortage in the energy and construction sector. This shortage affects everyone working in the industry, no matter what role they play. James Morante will share his first-hand experiences in dealing with this challenging topic. He will discuss best practices and common blunders, as well as how jobs and good pay alone isn't enough to attract sufficient people to the industry. Most of the time, the source for new employees is the local career and technical education program. As these programs become more robust, so does the talent that can be drawn from them. The Energy, Construction & Utilities Sector within California's Community Colleges have launched the Community Alliance Initiative, a thoughtful exploration to engage, listen and learn about organization's clients and unique barriers to entry.

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Learn what leading organizations are doing to attract and retain talent employees and how this impacts the role of today’s job developers, HR and other placement professionals.

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Discover how your perceptions could be preventing you from seeing and seizing opportunities! Take actions that would lead directly to the results you want in your career. Uncover your own unique thinking that is holding you back from what you truly desire. Come prepared to challenge how you think about things. “To get what we never got, we have to think like we never thought!

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