10-22-26 Workforce Leadership Symposium: Building Pennsylvania's Workforce

Thursday, October 22, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM) (EDT)

Description

Pennsylvania’s workforce challenges require innovative partnerships, practical solutions, and new ways of thinking. Join the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and Pennsylvania Treasury for the Workforce Development Symposium: Building Pennsylvania’s Workforce, Strategies for Turning Shortage into Opportunity.

This collaborative program will bring together employers, HR professionals, business leaders, educators, workforce development organizations, and public-sector partners to explore real-world strategies for strengthening our region’s workforce.

Attendees will hear from workforce experts and leave with practical, actionable ideas focused on expanding talent pipelines, improving recruitment and retention, understanding what today’s workforce is looking for, and developing the skills needed for long-term organizational success.

SHRM CREDITS: 2.0 SHRM PDCs Pending Approval - Angela Hummel Consulting.

SPEAKERS:
Senator Dave Argall, Pennsylvania's 29th District
Christine Jensen, Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board
Sharon Angelo, PA CareerLink Schuylkill County
Elizabeth Mitchell, PA Department of Labor & Industry | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Shannon Brennan, Schuylkill Technology Center
Steve Doster, ReadyNation / Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
Paul Straka, Service Access & Management, Inc.

REGISTRATION: 
This event is free, but registration is required.


Pricing

This is a free, community event. Registration is required. 

Orwigsburg Veterans Memorial Hall
300 Grove Street
Orwigsburg, PA 17961 United States
Event Contact
Samantha Chivinski
(570) 622-1942
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Thursday, October 22, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM) (EDT)

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

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Continuing Education
Chamber Of Commerce
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