Building Northeast Ohio Talent with Smarter Skills, Stronger Leadership, and Practical AI

Northeast Ohio has always built things that last and its workforce is no exception. But today’s workforce challenges are real and growing. Open roles, shifting skill requirements, and a shrinking candidate pool are putting pressure on organizations across the region.

Join business leaders and HR professionals for a day built around real solutions and regional connection. Five expert speakers will tackle the challenges businesses are facing right now; closing the skills gap, building stronger leaders, and leveraging AI strategies to hire and develop talent more effectively.

Come with challenges. Leave with solutions.

Highlights:

• Leadership Perspective: The Employer’s Role in Fixing the Skills Gap (Chris Ronayne, Cuyahoga County Executive)
• Real-World Employer Case Study: Skills-Based Hiring in Action (Karla Wlugyda, Vice President of Consulting PRADCO)
• Practical AI: How HR Can Use AI Today Without Losing Its Soul (Amy Richmond, PWC Managing Director)
• Legal & Risk Reality Check: What HR Needs to Watch with AI and Skills Data Speaker (Chaz Billington - Employment Attorney at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP)
• Building NE Ohio’s Talent Pipeline. Growing Local Talent Through Continuous Learning (Dr. Steven Ash, Professor - University of Akron)