Navigating Inclusive Hiring Strategies for Business Success
Join us at UW-Whitewater on Tuesday, August 6 for this must-attend one-day event for business owners and hiring managers to gain invaluable insights into hiring best practices, cultural understanding and the nuances of employing diverse populations.
Learn How to Build a Successful and Inclusive Business with International Talent
As pioneers of the movement to build successful businesses through international talent, this one-day event will provide valuable insights into hiring best practices, integration strategies, and retention tactics that will fill the hiring gaps in your business.
Discover the benefits of hiring the newcomer population and access the resources you need to build an inclusive team that blends international talent with your existing workforce. Gain valuable insights from successful businesses on how they've integrated international talent into their workforce and the benefits of doing so.
About the Event Organizers
The Jefferson County Human Resources Management Association (JCHRMA) brings organizations together to empower Wisconsin HR professionals and business owners. Our focus for this one-day event is on leveraging the skills of newcomer workers from immigrant, ESL, and refugee communities through initiatives such as humanitarian parole, the Welcome Corps, visas, and international workforce/asylee programs. This event is in partnership with Thrive Economic Development, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, UW Whitewater, and the Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce.
Conference Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks
Speakers: Matt Glowacki, President, Jefferson County Human Resources Management Association and Deb Reinbold, Jefferson Thrive Economic Development
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Keynote Address: "The Why"
Speaker: John Weidl, Whitewater City Manager
9:30 AM -10:30 AM: Business Success Stories and Training Initiatives
Moderator: Nate Andrews, Refugee Programs Lead, Forward Services Corporation
Speakers: Paul Scharfman, President, Specialty Cheese Company; Sachin Shivaram CEO, Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry; Rosario Ibarra, General Manager, Grotegut Dairy Farm Inc., Baltazar de Anda Santana, Founder of the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM: Welcome Corps @Work
Speaker: Lakythia Ferby, Rescue.org
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch and Panel Discussion
Topic: Healthcare Industry Perspective
Speakers: Robin Wolzenburg, Leading Age WI and Jennifer Heibel, Madison United Healthcare Linen, Ltd.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Legal Considerations in International Hiring
Moderator: Barbara Graham, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigration Services
Topics: Visas, Humanitarian Parole, Legal Issues
Speakers: Marc Christopher, Christopher & De Leon Immigration Law; Brigette Kutschma, Soberalski Immigration Law Firm; Rosalinda Martinez, DPI Migrant Education Program
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Employee Toolbox: Support Services for International Workers
Topics: Wrap-around services, ESL & ELL, Transportation, Basic Skills Training
Speakers: JennaRose Dahl, Burlington English; Khin Nu & Alek Georgeson, International Institute of Wisconsin; Jewish Social Services; Lilly Barrett, Walworth County Literacy Council
Moderator: Marina Croft, Attorney, International Institute of Wisconsin
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Employer Testimonials
International hiring has been a game-changer for our business, filling hiring gaps with highly skilled professionals who bring a strong work ethic and unique perspective. Their contributions have propelled us to new heights, resulting in significant improvements in productivity and efficiency.
- Wisconsin Business Owner -
Learn International Hiring Opportunities and Transform Your Business
Join us to gain powerful insights into international hiring strategies that will reshape your approach and leave a lasting impact.
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Event Partners
Thank you to the several organizations that made this event possible.
