Event Details
Technical Training and the New Approach to Work Readiness
| Date: | November 14, 2017, 11:30am – 1:00pm |
| Location: | Maceli's 1031 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, Kansas **Parking is available across the street and in the parking garage one block north. |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Start Times:
11:15 am Registration Begins
11:15 am Buffet Lunch Available
11:45 am Opening Business, Chapter Announcements
12:00 pm Presentation
1:00 pm Meeting Adjourned
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Pricing:
- Member - In Advance - $20
- Member - Late Registration (after 11/10/2017) - $25
- Guest - $30
Program: Technical Training and the New Approach to Work Readiness
During this program, you will learn:
Peaslee Tech’s approach to the “new” work readiness.
Peaslee Tech’s unique model on a national basis.
Peaslee Tech’s incredible growth.
How Peaslee Tech is helping industrial partners with succession and retention.
Presenter: Marvin Hunt, Executive Director, Peaslee Tech
Marvin Hunt oversees the daily operations of Peaslee Tech and coordinates the outreach efforts to drive economic development and training activities toward the training center.
“Marvin Hunt has a proven track record and the perfect mix of experience, passion and knowledge of the community to lead the launch of the Peaslee Center,” said Peaslee selection committee member, Cynthia Yulich.
Hunt served for 22 years at the University of Kansas, first in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing, then at Continuing Education as Assistant Dean. He founded the KU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and served as its first director. Hunt completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in Communication Studies at KU and his doctorate in Education from the University of Nebraska. For the past four years, he has served as Dean of Business and Continuing Education at Kansas City Kansas Community College where he has increased focus in workforce development and entrepreneurship.
November Meeting Sponsor:
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Maceli’s!
