EMPLOYER Community of practice:

Parkland Workforce Collaborative (PWC)

Join our dynamic community of employers committed to sharing ideas, addressing workforce challenges, and driving innovation in talent development. Through monthly meetings, guest speakers, and peer discussions, the Collaborative provides a space for employers to connect, share experiences, and discover actionable solutions to today’s workforce needs.

Sign up below to receive the meeting invitations. All sessions are on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 am to 12 pm. 

January 21, 2025

TOPIC: Generations in the Workforce

FACILITATOR: Aimee Densmore | director of apprenticeships, workforce development | Parkland College

February 18, 2025

TOPIC: Funding Opportunities to Upskill Your Workforce

FACILITATOR: Cassandra Dunham | talent development specialist | Regional Planning Commission

March 18, 2025

TOPIC: Using AI for Everyday Tasks

FACILITATOR: Taylor Black | business services coordinator | Regional Planning Commission

April 15, 2025

TOPIC: The Art of Mentoring

FACILITATOR: Marc Changnon | entrepreneurship facilitator | Parkland College (retired from Champaign Unit 4 School District)

May 20, 2025

TOPIC: Managing Gen Z

FACILITATOR: Alicia Beck | senior director for workforce development | Parkland College

June 17, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

July 15, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

August 19, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

September 16, 2025

TOPIC: Engaging Youth in Career Exploration

FACILITATOR: Nick Elder | director | Education for Employment System #330
                        Lisa Lyne | program manager for early college services | Parkland College

October 21, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

November 18, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

December 16, 2025

TOPIC: TBD

FACILITATOR: TBD

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An email with the monthly meeting invitation will be sent upon form submission.