Identifying and Overcoming Equal Opportunity Pitfalls in Today’s Diverse Workplace

The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board (FVWBD), a regional 501(c)3 not-for-profit directing local leadership for state and federal workforce investment programs, will have the latest Winning With Wisconsin workforce event in our region from 8 am – 10 am on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Riverside Campus, 150 N Campbell Rd, Oshkosh. The FVWDB’s Winning With Wisconsin event is made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) awarded to all 11 Wisconsin workforce boards. The two-hour educational session is free and breakfast will be provided, but pre-registration is required at https://WWWFoxValley-Q4.eventbrite.com.

The latest in a series of events dedicated to relevant workforce topics, employers and community leaders are invited to join state and local workforce leaders for the November 13 event. In addition to information to update attendees on local workforce development efforts, The session will feature Maria Flores who recently retired from a distinguished 30-year

career at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Maria will help attendees discover how to recognize and value the diversity of today’s labor force, how to identify potentially discriminatory barriers faced by diverse workers/communities, and provide tips, best practices, and resources on the recruitment, hiring and retention of diverse workers. This is a session you don’t want to miss since it is all geared toward making your company better positioned as an employer of choice.

“Following record-breaking job numbers and historically low unemployment, Wisconsin employers and education leaders need workforce development resources and programs now more than ever,” DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek said. “The Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce event series will help these leaders connect the dots and access system support to stay competitive in the 21st-century economy.”

The 11 workforce development areas feature integrated business service teams that work with employers on strategies to recruit qualified workers, retain well-trained employees, access workforce planning resources, and attract a broad pool of skilled job candidates.

“I’m thrilled to extend an invitation to partners, community leaders, employers and those who just want to learn more to join us for the ‘Winning with Wisconsin’ series, a great opportunity for employers seeking to optimize talent attraction and retention strategies,” said Anthony Snyder, CEO of the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board. “Through partnership with the Department of Workforce Development, these events will offer invaluable insights into our dynamic workforce system, empowering employers to leverage system resources effectively. We invite employers to join us for the series to further strengthen collaboration with the local workforce development boards and other workforce system partners.”

From Ashland to Onalaska and Oshkosh to Appleton, the 2023 Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce event series showcased state and local resources, training programs, and grant opportunities. The 2024 series builds on the events offered in 2023 and cover new topics, including youth employment, artificial intelligence, and innovative ways to attract, develop, and retain top talent development programs.

For more information on the event, call/text Bobbi Miller at 920-470-0837 or email [email protected].

Fox Valley Workforce Development Board (FVWDB) is a not-for-profit working to build a world-class workforce in northeast Wisconsin. Serving six counties — Calumet, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago — FVWDB collaborates with a number of state and local agencies to help job seekers gain the skills needed to find employment, and to help businesses find the highly skilled workers they need.