Wisconsin Level Up Convention

Level Up
Food + Farm Exploration Center

Mid-State Technical College, in partnership with Honeycomb Consulting, invite statewide professionals to join the Wisconsin Level Up Convention!

The 2024 Level Up Convention serves as a pivotal gathering for thought leaders, educators, business executives, and community organizers dedicated to forging a resilient and skilled workforce in Wisconsin. Amidst a challenging workforce crisis, this convention presents an innovative platform for collaboration, learning, and strategic planning. By focusing on education, business engagement, and community support, the event aims to lay down actionable pathways for talent development and attraction in the state.

This event will focus on the three tracks that are pivotal to attracting and retaining our future workforce.

  • Track One: Education (K-12 and Post-Secondary) – This track emphasizes the critical role of educational institutions in preparing students for the future job market. Sessions will cover curriculum innovation, partnerships with industries, career readiness programs, and the integration of technology and vocational training in both K-12 and higher education settings.
  • Track Two: Business Sector – Focused on the business community's pivotal role in workforce development, this track will explore how companies can engage in talent cultivation, offer apprenticeships and internships, and invest in continuous learning opportunities for employees. Discussions will also tackle the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that attract diverse talent and adapt to the evolving needs of the workforce.
  • Track Three: Support Networks (Local Chambers and More) – Highlighting the importance of community-based support in workforce development, this track will showcase how local chambers of commerce, nonprofit organizations, and other support networks can facilitate connections between employers, educational institutions, and job seekers. Workshops will focus on networking strategies, funding opportunities for workforce initiatives, and community engagement in talent attraction and retention efforts.

Keynote Speakers

Jeremiah Johnson
Chief Operating Officer, Muskego-Norway School District
Becoming: Inspiration from the Underdog

Sandra Adams, PHD
Area CTE Director & Principal, Career Academy, Fort Wayne Community Schools
Possibility Thinking: Unleashing Student Thinking

Learn more about all event speakers.

When & Where

Monday, June 17 & Tuesday, June 18
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Food + Farm Exploration Center
3400 Exploration Way, Plover, WI 54467
Convention Fee: $329.50

Register

Questions?

Contact Ashley Borchardt or call 715.422.5347.

If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.

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