Testimony:
The success of the initiative is best captured by an attendee's testimony: “Attending the ULCC Symposium connected us directly to a pipeline of certified, job-ready talent. It was the most strategic workforce investment we made all year.”
Through this symposium,GSP did not just organize an event; I activated a strategic workforce ecosystem that continues to generate opportunities for employers and job seekers alike, solidifying the ULCC's role as an indispensable engine for economic equity in the Central Carolinas.
Impact Statement: Workforce Development Symposium
As the architect and lead for the Urban League of Central Carolinas' inaugural Workforce Development Symposium, I conceived and executed a premier convening designed to bridge the critical gap between Charlotte's evolving economic demands and its untapped talent pipelines. My leadership translated a strategic vision into a tangible platform for regional growth, delivering measurable value for all stakeholders
Key Accomplishments & Strategic Impact:
Ecosystem Alignment:
Pipeline Development for Employers:
Empowerment for Job Seekers:
Catalyst for Future Initiatives:
Successfully brought together C-suite industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to directly align workforce training strategies with the real-time hiring needs of the Charlotte region's key sectors. This shifted the conversation from isolated efforts to a coordinated, systemic approach.
Designed the symposium's format to directly address the talent shortage, creating a direct conduit for employers to a pipeline of qualified, certified, and job-ready talent. The event served as a strategic talent acquisition solution for participating companies, reducing their time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
Championed the needs of the community by ensuring the programming equipped job seekers with actionable intelligence on in-demand sectors and the specific pathways to secure family-sustaining careers. This demystified the job market and provided a clear roadmap for economic mobility.
Laid the groundwork for sustainable programming based on employer and job-seeker feedback, including the development of a future Employer Contracting Series and a Job Seeker Readiness Series to ensure the symposium's impact extends far beyond a single event.