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The 2024

Central Ohio

Workforce Summit


Navigating Workforce Opportunities

in the New Era


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Tuesday, October 29

from 4 – 6 p.m.

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Dawson Theater

1114 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, OH 43215

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In-person & virtual

Get Tickets Now


The 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit


ABOUT THE EVENT 


Join Dawson and fellow business leaders

at the 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit, where you'll gain valuable insights from

our region's top experts on the future of

talent acquisition and retention. Our distinguished panel will explore key workforce topics, including:


  • Addressing talent shortages and bridging the skills gap
  • Engaging with the emerging workforce and underemployed talent pools
  • Attracting top talent to Ohio
  • Innovative strategies for workforce training and certification to boost retention

2024 AGENDA:

4 to

4:45 p.m.

Networking with Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres in the Dawson Café

4:45 to

5:30 p.m.

Workforce Panel Discussion in the Dawson Theater

5:30 to

6 p.m.

Additional Networking in the Dawson Café

Introducing our Speakers

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PANELIST

Erin Howard


Executive Director & Talent Acquisition Manager,
JPMorgan Chase
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PANELIST

Kevin Chambers


Managing Director, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain,
JobsOhio
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PANELIST

Ashlyn Schneider


Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition,
Worthington Enterprises
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PANELIST

Eddie Pauline


CEO,
Ohio Life Sciences
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MODERATOR

Becky Fromkes


Professional EOS Implementer,
EOS

Highlights from the

2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

The workforce is at the top of the list

of hot topics for business leaders

in Central Ohio as they try to find the right balance among filling open positions with qualified workers, retaining their best employees, managing increasing payroll budgets and executing their office space needs and hybrid/remote policies.


This comes as a recent Bizjournals.com report

shows employers need to brace for a “forever” labor shortage because fewer people will be working by the end of the decade.

The workforce is at the top of the list of hot topics for business leaders in Central Ohio as they try to find the right balance among filling open positions with qualified workers, retaining their best employees, managing increasing payroll budgets and executing their office space needs and hybrid/remote policies.


View the full story recapping all the highlights from the 2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit:


2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit Recap →

This comes as a recent Bizjournals.com report shows employers need to brace for a “forever” labor shortage because fewer people will be working by the end of the decade. 


At the recent “Central Ohio Workforce Summit: Addressing workforce challenges in 2023 and beyond” – presented by staffing firm Dawson in partnership with Columbus Business First – attendees were able to hear from the region’s leaders about what they are experiencing during this challenging environment and what solutions can be deployed to attract and retain talent.

The 2024 Central Ohio

Workforce Summit


Navigating Workforce Opportunities in the New Era


A simple line-art icon of a clock with hands pointing near 10 and 2.

Tuesday, October 29

from 4 to 6 p.m.

A simple black outline of a map location pin icon on a white background.

Dawson Theater

1114 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, OH 43215

A simple black-outlined icon of a shopping bag.

In-person & virtual

Get Tickets Now

2024 Central Ohio
Workforce Summit


Navigating Workforce Opportunities in the New Era



A blue location pin icon containing a silhouette of a city skyline with three dark blue circles representing a chat bubble.

Join Dawson and fellow business leaders at the 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit, where you'll gain valuable insights from our region's top experts on the future of talent acquisition and retention. Our distinguished panel will explore key workforce topics, including:


  • Addressing talent shortages and bridging the skills gap
  • Engaging with the emerging workforce and underemployed talent pools
  • Attracting top talent to Ohio
  • Innovative strategies for workforce training and certification to boost retention

Join Dawson and fellow business leaders at the 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit, where you'll gain valuable insights from our region's top experts on the future of talent acquisition and retention. Our distinguished panel will explore key workforce topics, including:


  • Addressing talent shortages and bridging the skills gap
  • Engaging with the emerging workforce and underemployed talent pools
  • Attracting top talent to Ohio
  • Innovative strategies for workforce training and certification to boost retention

2024 Agenda:

4 — 4:45 p.m.

Networking with Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres in the Dawson Café

4:45 — 5:30 p.m.

Workforce Panel Discussion in the Dawson Theater

5:30 — 6 p.m.

Additional Networking in the Dawson Café

Introducing Our Speakers

PANELIST
A black-and-white portrait of a person with long wavy hair, smiling and wearing a patterned collared shirt.

Erin Howard

Executive Director & Talent Acquisition Manager,
JPMorgan Chase
PANELIST
Panelist | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Kevin Chambers

Managing Director, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain,
JobsOhio
PANELIST
A person with shoulder-length hair smiling warmly against a plain, light-colored background.

Ashlyn Schneider

Sr. Manager of
Talent Acquisition,
Worthington Enterprises
PANELIST
Panelist | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Eddie Pauline

CEO,
Ohio Life Sciences
MODERATOR
Moderator | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Becky Fromkes

Professional Implementer,
EOS
PANELIST
A black-and-white portrait of a person with long wavy hair, smiling and wearing a patterned collared shirt.

Erin
Howard

Executive Director & Talent Acquisition Manager,
JPMorgan Chase
PANELIST
Panelist | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Kevin Chambers

Managing Director, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain,
JobsOhio
PANELIST
A person with shoulder-length hair smiling warmly against a plain, light-colored background.

Ashlyn Schneider

Sr. Manager of
Talent Acquisition,
Worthington Enterprises
PANELIST
Panelist | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Eddie Pauline

CEO,
Ohio Life Sciences
MODERATOR
Moderator | 2024 Central Ohio Workforce Summit

Becky Fromkes

Professional Implementer,
EOS

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of your workforce strategy.

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Highlights from the 2023

Central Ohio Workforce Summit

The workforce is at the top of the list of hot topics for business leaders in Central Ohio as they try to find the right balance among filling open positions with qualified workers, retaining their best employees, managing increasing payroll budgets

and executing their office space needs and hybrid/remote policies.



View the full story recapping all the highlights from the 2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit:

2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit Recap →

The workforce is at the top of the list

of hot topics for business leaders

in Central Ohio as they try to find the right balance among filling open positions with qualified workers, retaining their best employees, managing increasing payroll budgets and executing their office space needs and hybrid/remote policies.


View the full story recapping all the highlights from the 2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit:


2023 Central Ohio Workforce Summit Recap →

2024 Central Ohio

Workforce Summit


Navigating Workforce Opportunities in the New Era

The 2024

Central Ohio Workforce Summit


Navigating Workforce Opportunities

in the New Era


A simple black and white icon of a round analog clock with hands pointing at approximately 10:10.

Tuesday, October 29

from 4 – 6 p.m.

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Dawson Theater

1114 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, OH 43215

A simple, black-outlined icon of a shopping bag.

In-person & virtual

Get Tickets Now
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Tuesday, October 29

from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Dawson Theater

1114 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, OH 43215

A simple black-and-white icon of a shopping bag with handles.

In-person & virtual

Get Tickets Now