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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Bay Path University announced that award-winning journalist\, author\, and television personality Hoda Kotb will be the keynote speaker at the 28th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC)\, taking place in Springfield. \n \nMost well-known as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ \nToday\nand co-host of \nToday with Hoda & Jenna\n\, Kotb joined \nToday\nas a co-host of the fourth hour in 2008\, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford\, and recently retired from the show after 17 years\, during which time she received several Emmy Awards for her work. \n \nA New York Times bestselling author\, Kotb has written eight books and continues to host the popular podcast “Making Space with Hoda Kotb.” \nThe WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amelia Rose Earhart\, a pilot\, author\, and reporter who\, inspired by her namesake\, circumnavigated the globe in a single-engine aircraft. Earhart has 15 years of experience as a helicopter and breaking-news reporter in Denver and Los Angeles\, has sent numerous teenage girls to flight school during her 10-year tenure as president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation\, and hosts a tech podcast focused on the future of AI in business. \nThis year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and coaches\, including Shira Abel\, a lecturer at the University of California\, Berkeley\, who taps into her experience working with companies such as Siemens\, Samsung\, AXA\, and Allianz to speak about navigating the complexities of modern business and the impact biases and expectations have on success. \nIn addition\, the WLC will welcome Jackie Glenn\, former chief diversity officer at Fortune 500 EMC Corp. and founder and CEO of Glenn Solutions\, where she partners with executives to reimagine organizational practices and implement strategies such as cultural assessments\, executive coaching\, and advisory services to foster thriving\, innovative workplaces. An instructor at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education\, Glenn continues her mission to equip leaders with the tools to succeed through her work in the school’s Women Leaders: Advancing Together program. \nFor further information on the conference\, sponsorship opportunities\, and ticket sales\, visit baypath.edu/wlc
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/womens-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Get Unstuck and Start Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION:Got goals? Lost momentum? Get unstuck with the help of an accountability partner by attending the Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) in-person meetup in downtown Pittsfield. “Get Unstuck and Start Moving Forward” is the theme of this interactive program\, which will help attendees gain new perspectives and approaches to identify what’s stopping them from achieving an important goal; take small\, actionable steps to make changes; and keep progress going. There is no fee to attend\, but registration is required by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/r/hjhlmdh. The program runs from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the DLE office\, 100 North St.\, Suite 402\, Pittsfield. DLE meetups are designed to grow who and what attendees know in a fun and supportive environment. The program features breakouts and group discussions for meeting professionals from diverse companies and organizations.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/get-unstuck-and-start-moving-forward/
LOCATION:DLE HQ\, 100 North St\, Suite 402\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Education / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:WTrades Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:River East School to Career will present WTrades\, Your Present is Your Future\, a skilled trades career-exploration day\, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Students in grades 9-12 from school districts in the Greater Springfield and Greater Palmer areas are invited to attend. This program aims to showcase strategic\, exploratory resources and hands-on opportunities to about 200 student attendees to enrich their knowledge about prospects for future employment and how to achieve a skilled trades career. River East is seeking skilled trade exhibitors\, including those with heavy machinery\, to participate in the WTrades career fair. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with students\, sharing insights about their careers and the skills required to succeed in their industries. By attending WTrades\, exhibitors will connect directly with students to inform them about job opportunities and training programs that can lead to fulfilling careers. The skilled trades industry offers a broad range of career opportunities\, from construction\, mechanical\, and industrial to healthcare\, technical\, and advanced manufacturing trades. However\, many students are unaware of these possibilities or the training and/or educational paths available\, such as apprenticeships\, community colleges\, technical institutes\, vocational programs\, and online training. For more information on the event\, visit rivereaststc.org/wtrades or call Amy Scribner\, partnership director\, at (413) 283-5051 or ascribner@rivereaststc.org
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/wtrades-career-expo/
LOCATION:Basketball Hall of Fame
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Education / Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy lunch prepared by the culinary team at CTEC in the Bistro Lounge followed by an informative discussion on the topic of Cyber Crime
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/lunch-learn-cyber-security/
LOCATION:CTEC Bistro Lounge\, 174 BrushHill Ave\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Education / Professional Development,Food and Drink
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