Unlocking Workforce Potential: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Workplace Readiness

Speaker: Liza Holland

Liza Holland is Owner of Holland Management Services, Inc. She is an education advocate and problem solver specializing in communications and meeting facilitation. Her background is in non-profit management as an Executive Director for multiple associations. Her interest in education started in P-12 as a PTA local, district and state leader. Liza has experience in schools at all levels. She has been an education/communications/leadership consultant for UK Center for Next Generation Leadership, United Way of the Bluegrass and Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, FCPS and Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, which took her perspective from cradle to career. Liza is the host of Education-Perspectives podcast.

Description: 

Are you struggling to find new hires who are truly prepared for the demands of today’s workplace? The skills gap between what schools teach and what businesses need is growing—leaving employers frustrated and employees unprepared.

Join us for a dynamic, thought-provoking session that will challenge the status quo and explore innovative solutions to bridge this critical gap. Through real-world examples, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies, we’ll uncover how HR professionals can play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce.

This is more than just a discussion—it’s a call to action for HR leaders to step up, collaborate, and transform the way we prepare students for real-world careers. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the solution!

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the disconnect between traditional education models and the evolving needs of the workplace.
2. You are not alone - Top listed skills are not a part of instructional priority.
3. Discover actionable strategies to partner with schools, shape curriculum, and develop talent pipelines.
4. Gain practical insights on fostering creativity, problem-solving, and communication in new hires.
5. Walk away with tools and better questions that inspire critical thinking and drive workplace success.

*Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.

11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation

Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.

Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance. 

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BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible. 

Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter.  As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy.