WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT
Opening Doors to Careers in Construction
Shops at Red Bird
agenda.
Students & Early Career (High School + College)
9:00 AM – Welcome & Kickoff (Youth Focus)
9:15 AM
– Keynote: Careers in Construction- Building the Next Generation
9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
– Summit Activities Open (Youth Block)
• Career Fair & Exhibitors
• Learning Labs (equipment simulators, robotics, prefabrication, trades try-it: tailored for youth)
• Breakout Sessions (rotating topics for youth)
- Apprenticeships & Internships
- College to Career: Entry-Level Roles
- Beyond the Field: Marketing, Business & Project Careers
Midday Shared Programming
12:30 PM - Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM - Workforce Success Stories Panel (All Audiences)
1:45 PM - Panel Q&A and Reflections
Adults (Upskillers & Second-Chance Workers)
2:15 PM
- Welcome Back & Adult Track Kickoff
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM -Summit Activities Open (Adult Block)
• Career Fair & Exhibitors
• Learning Labs (equipment simulators, robotics, prefabrication, trades try-it: tailored for adults)
• Breakout Sessions (rotating topics for adults)
- Reskilling & Certification Pathways
- Careers for Returning Citizens
- From Experience to Advancement: Project Management & Leadership
4:30 PM - Closing & Next Steps
