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PRESS RELEASE: 2025 Workforce Development Forum – featuring Keynote Speaker, Krista Ryan!

“Adapt & Advance: A Workforce Built to Thrive”Workforce Development, Inc., CareerForce, and the Workforce Development Boards of Southeast Minnesota and Winona are excited to be hosting the annual 2025 Workforce Development Forum on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Rochester International Event Center.

This year’s event will host keynote speaker Krista Ryan, a Southeast Minnesota native, dynamic business coach, HR expert, and published author. Krista’s presentation will offer actionable strategies to navigate change, foster belonging, and inspire forward momentum for teams and leaders alike. Drawing on her local roots and national expertise, Krista travels the country delivering impactful talks on leadership, change, and collaboration.

 

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration: $35 person | $250 table |  Register via Eventbrite.

Location: Rochester International Event Center, 7333 Airport View Dr. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

 

The forum will also celebrate and recognize the 2025 Southeast Minnesota Best Places to Work survey winners and host an insightful employer panel, making this a can’t-miss event for anyone invested in workforce development. Lunch will be served. Reserve your spot today!

Interested in sponsoring?  Join us in supporting workforce development and our local economy while gaining valuable exposure for your business. We are accepting a limited number of sponsorships until February 28th. Contact Samantha Draisey at sdraisey@wdimn.org or CLICK HERE to inquire.

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JOB SEEKERS: Join us for this exciting IN-PERSON Employer Career Café presentation!
Our Rochester office is excited to host Anne Winfrey of Ability Building Community (ABC) on Tuesday, February 14th from 10-11 a.m. Anne will share details about ABC customers, what it’s like to work for ABC, and how to customize your work/life balance with the unique jobs they have available.
We are excited to host this in-person networking opportunity for our customers, and encourage any and all job seekers to attend. See you there! ☕️

Career Café: Employer Meet & Greet with AmeriCorps

JOB SEEKERS: Join us for our first IN-PERSON Employer Career Café presentation since 2020!
Our Rochester office is excited to host Joyce Lehman of AmeriCorps Senior Program on Tuesday, January 24th from 10-11 a.m.
Joyce will share details about AmeriCorps customers, what it’s like to work for AmeriCorps, and how to customize your work/life balance with the unique jobs they have available.
We are excited to host this in-person networking opportunity for our customers, and encourage any and all job seekers to attend. See you there! ☕️
 

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