Wisconsin Employment and Training Association

Job Search in the Virtual World October 21, 2015 – October 23, 2015 Kalahari Resort and Conference Center 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

Half Day Conference Session 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Registration Welcome- Sharon Wilcox, President, WETA

Emotion Intelligence 1:00 pm 4:30 pm Banyan

Thirty plus years of research at Harvard University shows that Emotional Intelligence is twice as significant as IQ and technical skills as a predictor of success.  Have you ever been in a situation where you “froze” yet knew what you coulda’, woulda’ shoulda’ said as you drove home?  Have you had the experience of going into a meeting committed to saying “no” to one more thing, and leave, having said yes?  Have you intended to communicate one thing, and yet it was heard differently?  Are there people in your life who know how to “push your buttons”?  Would you like to learn skills to build bridges during conflict?  Are you looking to become more self aware and to learn ways to influence others? During our time together, we will:  Explore what the competencies of Emotional Intelligence are and why it makes a difference professionally and personally  Examine what pushes our “buttons”  Learn skills to manage our emotions  Appreciate the different ways to respond to conflict  Learn the difference between intention and impact

3.5 ECM Credit

Presenter: Karen Vernal, President and CEO of Vernal Management Consultants Karen A. Vernal is president of Vernal Management Consultants, LLC, a firm dedicated to “igniting the spirit and skills of leaders” by providing leadership and organizational development through leadership coaching, management development roundtables, strategic planning and leadership/organizational retreats. Karen has served on the faculties of Marquette University and West Virginia Weslyan College and is a writer for the Small Business Times. She has been recognized by the Green Bay Packers for her guidance in their organizational planning process. In 2003, Karen was honored as a “Woman of Influence” by The Milwaukee Business Journal, and was nominated for the 2006 Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year Award. Vernal is a member and former vice-president of Professional Dimensions, a women’s leadership organization. Karen supports fund-raising events in the United States and has volunteered with the Red Cross. Karen has served as a Board Member for the Council of Small Business Executives Karen and her team were certified in 2004 in Emotional Intelligence by the Institute for Health and Human Potential. She received her bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University in 1972 and her master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee in 1978. Karen and her team have worked with leaders in local, national and international organizations. Clients report that Karen's passion for her work and her commitment to client success is a rare gift. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Karen utilizes creative strategies to coach new skills and to build relationships which transform workplace cultures with energy, flexibility, creativity, and commitment: ingredients for highly productive organizations.

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Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Thursday, October 22, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

Conference Overview 7:30 am – 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast East Hallway Cypress (Registration in East Hallway, Breakfast in Cypress) 8:30 am – 9:15 am Welcome and WETA Meeting Cypress Opening Remarks- Georgia Maxwell, Deputy Secretary Department of Workforce Development WETA Annual Meeting- Sharon Wilcox, WETA President 9:15 am – 9:30 am

Break– Visit the Older Worker Network Silent Auction- East Hallway

12 Breakout Sessions 9:30 am – 10:45 am

Workshop Session “A”

Technology Solutions to Boost Productivity in Time-Sensitive Session A1: Professions Banyan In this presentation, Kristin will outline steps to evaluate current organizational processes and start utilizing technology solutions to save time and money. Such an analysis may reveal organizational gaps or reluctance to doing things 1.25 ECM differently. She’ll deliver tips for overcoming barriers to progress through effective change management. Then, Kristin will detail how she’s used these techniques and the solutions her team has implemented at Profession Direction to serve her clients better and more quickly. Presenter: Kristin Johnson, Social Media Consultant and Job Search Coach, Profession Direction, LLC Wisconsin WIOA Implementation Strategies Session A2: Bureau of Workforce Training Director Phil Koenig will provide an update on Crown Palm Wisconsin’s efforts to implement the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. As WIOA implementation director, Phil has led planning and overseen Wisconsin’s multiagency implementation effort. The DWD’s Division of Employment 1.25 ECM Training and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation are working together with the Wisconsin Technical College System and other statewide partners to develop the first WIOA combined state plan. WIOA Performance Planner Bryan Huebsch will provide an overview of the WIOA Performance Accountability System that will become effective July 1st, 2016. WIOA places increased emphasis on performance and accountability among the Title I, II, III and IV core programs. The legislation adds new performance measures that WIOA Core programs will be assessed and other DOL sponsored employment training programs will adopt. Bryan will also discuss the potential impacts of the new measures on the workforce system. Presenters: Phil Koenig, DWD, Director, Bureau of Workforce Training; Bryan Huebsch, WIOA Performance Planner

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Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Thursday, October 22, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells Strength-Based Case Management Session A3: Drop the “Can’t” and motivate participants to “Can Do” with strength-based Ironwood case management ideas. Learning to focus your skills and your participants’ skills to focus on what they can do to follow through on action plans will help them achieve their goals. 1.25 ECM Credit 10:45am – 11:00 am 11:00am – 12:15 pm

Presenter: Tom Prete, President, CW Solutions, Inc. Break– Visit the Older Worker Network Silent Auction- East Hallway

Workshop Session “B”

The Changing Economic Outlook Session B1: An overall review of the current Wisconsin economic condition will assist job Crown Palm coaches to understand economic implications for future employment as we tap into the many talents which employees from different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities and disabilities bring to the workforce. 1.25 ECM Credit Presenter: Jeff Sachse, Director and Senior Economist, DWD What Can Job Service Do For You? Session B2: Often described by those who recently discover Job Service offerings as the Ironwood community’s best kept secret, let us share the secret. Job Service offers a variety of services for Job Seekers and Employers. Job Seekers can receive assistance from developing application materials, career development, 1.25 ECM Credit counseling, networking with employers, and information/access to employment and career advancement educational opportunities. Employers are provided a variety of services as well including technical assistance and liaison services in recruitment and workforce retention planning. Discover these gems located throughout the state Presenter: Myron Daubert, Employment & Training Counselor, DWD LaCrosse Job Center FSET Policy Session B3: This workshop will update the audience on the implementation of the new Banyan FoodShare work requirement for Abled Bodied Adults without Dependents and regionalization of the FoodShare Employment and Training Program. It will include ways agencies can collaborate to assist in a participant’s success. This session will include tips from FSET Regional Vendors to form effective collaborations with Income Maintenance Consortiums, Workforce Investment Boards, W-2 Agencies, Technical Colleges, and other community based organizations. Presenters: Jayne Wanless, Program and Planning Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Kara Koonce, Program and Planning Analyst, Department of Health Services 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Awards Presentation of Older Worker Network (OWN) for Older Workers, Host Agencies or Employers of Senior Community Services Lunch Employment Program Award, and the Fred Lengfeld Older Cypress Worker Scholarship Awards. Presentation of the Wisconsin Employment & Training Association (WETA) awards for Harmon Memorial Scholarship and Brasch Memorial Scholarship Awards. 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Break– Visit the Older Worker Network Silent Auction- East Hallway

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Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Thursday, October 22, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Workshop Session “C”

Ethics, Issues, and Boundaries with Social Media and Job Seekers Session C1: In this session, Kristin will cover criteria for making comfortable, consistent Crown Palm decisions when interacting with clients on social media. Social media and ethics can conflict, so she’ll cover the importance of adhering to industry guidelines, confidentiality agreements, and organizational policies. She will 1.25 ECM Credit explore potential problems that can arise and suggestions – technical and communication – for working through them. Knowing options for dealing with such issues will lead into a conversation about professional boundaries for social media usage and pointers for sticking to them. Presenter: Kristin Johnson, Social Media Consultant and Job Search Coach, Profession Direction, LLC Developing Meaningful Workforce Partnerships Session C2: Each year, thousands of Wisconsinites receive career guidance, job training, Banyan placement, and business services from their local American Job Centers. At the core of the one-stop is a team consisting of various organizations joined together to assist job seekers and employers who are looking for employment 1.25 ECM Credit opportunities or perspective job candidates. This workshop explores how these partnerships interact with each other within the one-stop and how alliances are formed with other stakeholders who assist workers with additional training and supportive services they may need. Learn how a Memorandum of Understanding can be designed to forge a truly mutual, beneficial partnership with workforce programs. Presenters: Rhonda Suda, Executive Director of SWWDB, Janesville Sharon Wilcox, retired Alverno College HR Director Veteran Skills in the Civilian World- Bridging the Gap Session C3: Are you struggling with finding the best form of communication with your Ironwood clientele? Or perhaps you hit the private or federal resume hurdle and can’t beat the scanning systems? The Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection (WERC) and Job Connection Education Program (JCEP) can provide you 1.25 ECM Credit relevant and timely workforce training. This workshop will include how to translate military to civilian terminology, how to produce a private sector as well as a federal resume, how to tailor the resume to the job, how to create a 30 second commercial, how to perform well in an interview, and how to connect with the job market.

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Presenters: Jessica Williams, Training & Development Case Manager, JCEP and WERC and Ted Schumacher, Program Manager, WERC Break– Visit the Older Worker Network Silent Auction- East Hallway

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Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Thursday, October 22, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Workshop Session “D”

What is “Culture of Poverty” Today? Session D1: This workshop will examine the perceptions and realities of the culture of Crown Palm poverty over time. Presenters will review the history of where the culture of poverty has its roots and provide an experiential activity to highlight the role that socioeconomic status plays in the cycle of poverty. Workshop attendees 1.25 ECM Credit will also engage in a discussion of what they feel is the culture of poverty in Wisconsin today leading to more effective work with clients. Presenters: Andrew Konkel, Assistant Director of Human Development-Skills Division, CAP Services, Inc. and Erin Olson, Project Development Coordinator, CAP Services, Inc. How Do HR People Think? Session D2: You really have a perfect candidate for an open position. How do you work Banyan with HR to get your candidate noticed? Learn from the experienced panel of HR experts how they approach finding the right person, at the right time, to fill their organization’s human capital needs. Bring your questions! 1.25 ECM Credit Presenters: Julie Adelman, Land’sEnd Employment Services Manager; Trina McVickers, QTI Employment Representative; and Sharon Wilcox, retired Alverno College Director of Human Resources. Apprenticeships Session D3 Learn more details about the state apprenticeship programs to ramp up your Ironwood programs. Be motivated to connect with businesses to help them and you achieve your placement goals and improve employment among your clients. 1.25 ECM Credit Presenter: Karen Morgan, Director, DWD Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Break/Networking Guava & Tamarind Visit the cash bar, enjoy professional networking, & bid on items in OWN Silent Auction. 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm WETA Annual Dinner

Dinner OWN Silent Action Closes at 6:00 pm Cypress Winners Announced at 6:30 pm

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Wisconsin Employment & Training Association – WETA Fall Conference Friday, October 23, 2015 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

Half Day Conference Session 7:00 am – Dave Shaw “Traditional” Breakfast 8:30 am

Registration for Getting UnStuck in East Hallway

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Banyan

Getting Unstuck Become Unstuck in approaching our work responsibilities to successfully achieve our outcomes. Participants will be actively engaged in developing new techniques to become unstuck when working with clients and completing work responsibilities to achieve outcomes.

Presenter: Alonzo Kelly, President of Kelly Leadership Group Giving full credit to his faith and his grandmother, Alonzo is the ultimate success story. A dynamic executive coach, 2 time best-selling author, and radio host, he is quickly gaining international and global attention as a premier consultant, strategist, and groomer of talent. Alonzo is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on leadership development, strategic planning, and professional goal achievement. He has coauthored two best-selling books with legendary leadership expert Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series resulting into his acceptance into the National Academy of Best Selling Authors! He has appeared on America’s Premier Experts which airs on major networks across the country including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. 3.5 ECM Credit

The CEO of Kelly Leadership Group, his passion for serving individuals and organizations is undeniable. Believing that we are capable of amazing things when we stop trying and start doing, he has modeled that mantra personally and professionally. As the founder of Kelly Leadership Group, LLC, Alonzo continues to build the brand of what leadership development is all about. Since forming the organization in 2009, KLG has served thousands of individuals through personal and professional development, delivered training to a plethora of fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations, and is consistently retained to be the keynote speaker at large and small events across the country. Kelly is the host of a dynamic live internet radio show ‘Leadership; The Way I See It’, and owns a unique empowerment clothing line ‘My Own Truth’. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a master’s degree in Public Administration, a master’s degree in Human Resources & Labor Relations, and a master’s degree in Business Administration. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, and has received countless awards for his leadership and service including the United Way Philanthropic Five Award, Central Region Young Professional of the Year by the National Urban League, and the TRIO Achievement Award.

12:30 pm

Closing Remarks BAG LUNCH TO GO…

1:00 pm WETA Board Post-Conference Meeting

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Past Presidents of WETA and Previous Conference Sites 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1981-82

Sharon Wilcox Sharon Wilcox Tom Prete Tom Prete Monica Snittler Monica Snittler Joy Wiggert Joy Wiggert Arrionne Beecroft Tony Veeder Jon Danforth Mary Ratz Chad Ritchey Chad Ritchey Anita Ostergard Cheri MacDonald Bea Jay Panke Patty Kaiser Nanette (Darnill) Vetsch Maureen Shea Pete Kaiser Terry Neufuss Fred Clark Bonnie Madigan Bill Clingan Jim Erlenborn Art Besse Art Besse John Brasch Elizabeth “Liz” Pedersen Fran Johnson Don Hogan John Cooney John Cooney

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