Meeting

Retirement Plan Fiduciary Training

Jason Tucker, CIMA

Investment Consultant

Apprenticeship

Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can help you grow and retain your Kansas County workforce while cutting down on hiring expenses, promoting diversity, and creating a skilled pipeline of talented employees.

Presented by: Courtney Goucher, Apprenticeship Program Manager, Kansas Office of Apprenticeship

Compensation Benchmarking & Best Practices

and 2026 Board of Directors Nominations

5 Keys to an Effective Compensation Strategy

Results Through Relationship Intelligence

During this interactive and highly participatory virtual session, leaders will explore how to get results while enhancing relationships, navigating conflict and leading from their strengths. Leaders will leave with an understanding of how to leverage Relationship Intelligence (RQ).

Objectives

During the presentation you will:

Menopause in the Workforce by Elaine King

Menopause at Work is all about understanding the impact of menopause at work and the key role HR professionals, managers, and employers play in supporting employees through this transition. We’ll focus on practical strategies for creating menopause-friendly policies, fostering an inclusive environment, and promoting overall well-being. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to improve employee satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and boost retention.

PROWD – Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development

Program Description:

Ethical Responsibility to Upskill & Provide Continous Training Opportunities

Program Details coming

Presented by: Michael Machell, Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center

Veteran Hiring and Retention 101

Joseph Comfort, Program Manager for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Program with the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Physical Therapy Strategies for Preventing Work Comp Injuries

Reduction of Work Comp claims by preventative measures. 

Recruitment via Community Outreach

Presented by Catholic Charites