Powering Progress: How Workforce Innovation Fuels Real-World Outcomes
The workforce landscape is shifting rapidly, but too many good ideas never make it from policy to practice.
Join workforce implementation leader Paul Douglas (President & Co-Founder, JPI Group) alongside Merrill Pond (Co-Chair, New York City Workforce Development Board), Cornell Johnson (Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, CEWD), and Eric Shepherd (President and Executive Director, Foundation for Talent Transformation) as this distinguished panel of cross-sector leaders explores what it really takes to transform workforce development from concept to community impact.
🔎 What You'll Discover:
• Real-world strategies for aligning stakeholders around shared workforce goals
• Proven approaches to bridge the gap between training programs and actual employment
• Actionable insights on ensuring equity and accountability in workforce implementation
• Cross-sector collaboration models that drive measurable community outcomes
👥 Featured Panelists:
• Paul Douglas - President & Co-Founder, JPI Group (Moderator)
• Merrill Pond - Co-Chair, New York City Workforce Development Board
• Eric Shepherd - President and Executive Director, Foundation for Talent Transformation
• Cornell Johnson – Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, CEWD
🎯 Perfect For:
✓ Workforce development leaders seeking scalable solutions
✓ Government officials managing workforce grants and programs
✓ Nonprofit leaders focused on training and equity initiatives
✓ Corporate executives building community talent pipelines
✓ Employers struggling to hire for community-impact projects
✅ Why Attend:
This isn't another theoretical discussion about workforce challenges. Our panelists bring decades of hands-on experience turning workforce goals into measurable outcomes. You'll leave with concrete strategies you can implement immediately.
💡 Register now to secure your spot and receive exclusive follow-up resources.