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Monday September 9th's luncheon keynote in Kalamazoo, MI, for the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference, was presented by Beth Ziesnenis (Beth Z.) Author. Speaker. Nerd, Your Nerdy Best Friend. Shared here are a 9-part PodCast playlist with excerpts from what you would have experienced that afternoon.

So many apps...so little time. How can you put the technology at your fingertips together to make your life easier at work and home? This fast-moving, laugh-filled session takes you hour-by-hour through the day in the life of a tech-savvy professional. You'll learn how a professional nerd solves a security crisis before 10am, learns to make more of a lunch hour with a set of virtual hands, saves money on software before the staff meeting and brings the team together online before the day is done. Understand how technology fits into every part of your day Learn about technology systems that streamline projects and tasks Get a vision for how the technology in your toolbox can work together.

Monday September 9th's luncheon keynote in Kalamazoo, MI, for the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference, was presented by Beth Ziesnenis (Beth Z.) Author. Speaker. Nerd, Your Nerdy Best Friend. Shared here are a 9-part PodCast playlist with excerpts from what you would have experienced that afternoon.

So many apps...so little time. How can you put the technology at your fingertips together to make your life easier at work and home? This fast-moving, laugh-filled session takes you hour-by-hour through the day in the life of a tech-savvy professional. You'll learn how a professional nerd solves a security crisis before 10am, learns to make more of a lunch hour with a set of virtual hands, saves money on software before the staff meeting and brings the team together online before the day is done. Understand how technology fits into every part of your day Learn about technology systems that streamline projects and tasks Get a vision for how the technology in your toolbox can work together.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

During the 2019 Michigan Works! Association's Annual Conference in Kalamazoo, MI, during Monday's lunch session some awards were given out, and these were followed by a discussion regarding; Statewide Labor and Economic Opportunity Panel. Michigan's newly created Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about what the department is doing to reach these goals.

Speakers: Jeff Donofrio

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, also serving as the session's moderator. He shared the stage with:

Stephanie Beckhorn

Director, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)

Doug Ross

Senior Advisor for Michigan Prosperity, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Amanda Bright McClanahan

Chief Operating Officer, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-MEDC).

Shared here are seven segments of excerpts from that luncheon.

Michigan’s signature workforce development conference offers dynamic keynote presentations, a wide array of professional development opportunities and plenty of time for networking. This year they gathered for three days in Kalamazoo.

Jeffrey Mosher interviewed seven individuals who played key roles in this conference. These guests range from groups including U.S. Department of Labor, Michigan Works! Association, MI's LEO, MI STEM Network, and the Day 2 Keynoter.

This interview is with Christine Quinn, Regional Administrator Office of the Regional Administrator with U.S. Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration.