Resources | Central Wisconsin 2025 Workforce Solutions Summit
Event Details
We’ve made a easy-to-use to use Resource ToolKit for attendees to use for updated resources and materials shared by organizations and presenters. The resources are consistently being updated, so please come check in occasionally and save this toolkit for post-summit uses!
Conference Description:
The Central Wisconsin Workforce Solutions Summit brings together regional resources, business leaders, and organizations to address the workforce shortage in our region. This full-day summit is focused on providing actionable solutions to workforce challenges. Participants will gain insights from keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all aimed at equipping them with the tools to solve workforce challenges and ensure long-term success.
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We want to ensure all attendees have access to valuable resources for enhancing workforce development in our region. To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve curated a resource toolkit that includes insightful materials, workshop slides, key takeaways, and additional support for tackling workforce challenges. Whether you're an employer, employee, or community leader, this toolkit will provide useful tools and strategies to implement in your own initiatives. Be sure to access and utilize these resources throughout the summit and beyond
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Keynote Speakers
Layla Merrifield: Wisconsin Technical College System
Matt Kirchner: LAB Midwest, The TechEd Podcast
Matt Kures: Central Wisconsin By the Numbers: Workforce & Economic Trends
Edward Erfurt: Building a Strong Town
Childcare Panel
Kelly Borchardt: Executive Director of Childcaring, Inc.,
Sara Guild: Executive Director of the Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
Ann Lemmer: Marathon County Board Supervisor for Wausau’s 2nd District.
Erica Sherman: MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, Public Health Nurse Supervisor of the Wood County Health Department
Sarah Sturm: Marketing Director for the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce
Resources:
Track A Sessions
AI in the Workplace
- Gamber Johnson
- Gautam Malik: [email protected]
- Sarah Ceballos: [email protected]
AI’s transformative potential for Central Wisconsin
- Israel Squires of Midpoint Consulting: [email protected]
- Darren Ackley of Northcentral Technical College: [email protected]
- Dr. Chris Severson of Mid-State Technical College: [email protected]
- Jackie Esselman: [email protected]
- Cole Schmidt: [email protected]
Track B Sessions
The Rise of Outdoor Recreation Communities
- Cassandra Mordini of Outdoor Recreation: [email protected]
- Renae Krings of Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership: [email protected]
- Mike Repyak of Kayperworks LLC: [email protected]
Track C Sessions
Central Command – Navigating to Success in Central Wisconsin
- Angel Laidlaw: [email protected]
- Steve Janke: [email protected]
Welcoming Our New Neighbors: Refugee Resettlement 101
- Tana Delonay: [email protected]
Wood County Broadband
- Jason Gruenberg: [email protected]
If you have any questions about this Resource Kit or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to help!