ACT Workforce Summit

October 2-4 | Atlanta

What is the ACT Workforce Summit?

Every year, the ACT Workforce Summit attracts leaders in workforce and economic development, secondary and postsecondary education, government, and business to connect and learn about the latest trends and strategies in talent and workforce development.

Registration is now open. Deadline to register is September 10.

This Year's Focus: Creating Credentialed Career Pathways

Among the topics we’ll cover at our 2024 summit:

  • Connecting and convening talent development networks.
  • Engaging employers with workforce ecosystems.
  • Creating “skills-first” ecosystems that value diverse backgrounds.
  • Creating career pathways with stackable and impactful credentials.
  • Leading-edge workforce development techniques.
  • Best practices using ACT WorkKeys or ACT Work Ready Community solutions.
  • Innovative services and support for workers in transition. 

What to Expect at the ACT Workforce Summit

Spotlight on Plenary Speakers

Angie Gheesling

Executive Director
Development Authority of Houston County

Brian Heffron

Administrator of Workforce Development and Community Relations
CiTi BOCES

Gayle Jagle

Founder & CEO
Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Leah Leverich

Podcast Host, Multimedia & Video Production Manager
Decision Day

LaShana Lewis

Chair
STARs Advisory Council

Fred McConnel

Senior Director of Workforce, ACT Workforce Group
ACT

Ian Mortimer

President
Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

Shane Strickland

Training and Development Coordinator
CJB Industries

Who Should Attend?

  • K-12 educators and counselors
  • Career and technical education programs
  • Postsecondary education community and technical colleges (credit and non-credit)
  • Adult education and literacy programs 
  • State and local workforce development 
  • Youth program specialists 
  • Vocational rehabilitation 
  • Re-entry programs 
  • Chambers of commerce 
  • Industry associations 
  • Employers 
  • Human resources specialists 
 
ACT, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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For more information about the ACT Workforce Summit, please email Nicholas Arnold or call 319.337.1919.