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    Expanding Your Recruitment Pool

    Date: August 18, 2022, 7:30am – 9:30am
    Organizer:
    South Puget Sound SHRM
    Location:
    Holiday Inn Express and Suites (Parking is free)
    2102 South C St.
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    Price:
    $15 for Students; $30 for Members; $50 for Non-Members; $60 for Walk-Ins
    Event Type:
    2022 Chapter Meetings
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    Please join us for

    Expanding Your Recruitment Pool, a Panel Discussion

    with

    Ty Reed of Recovery Career Services,

    Michele Hernandez of Trillium Employment Services, and

    Kari Haugen of WorkForce Center

     

    Summary: 

    Nearly every employer is currently facing hiring challenges. One things is clear: Recruiters need to think in new ways to keep their organizations staffed and functioning.

    Our August chapter meeting will be a panel discussion with representatives from three organizations that can expand your recruitment pool. We will discuss if and how justice-impacted/second chance, youth, and individuals wiht disabilities can become a vital part of your hiring and retention efforts.

    Learning Objectives​

    Participants will be able to:

    • Debunk myths associated with hiring outside the traditional candidate pool
    • Implement the benefits of a diverse workforce with new recruitment strategies

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    Doors open at 7:30 for  breakfast and networking conversations!

    Approved for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

    Approved for 1.0 Credit through HRCI.

                         

    About the Speakers:

    Ty Reed has been a featured speaker and presenter for many organizations, including Amazon, Comcast, and the University of Washington. His blend of humor and valuable information for HR professionals has made him a popular choice for companies interested in learning about building more inclusive hiring practices and improving relations with current employees.

    In 2020, Ty founded Recovery Career Services, a nonprofit focused on career coaching for people in recovery from addiction, homelessness, and past criminal justice involvement. He holds an MBA, a PHR, and a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) designation.

    Michele Hernandez is an Assistant Program Manager with Trillium Employment Services. I graduated from the University of Washington and reside in Pierce county.  I am dedicated to the mission of supporting adults of all abilities find meaningful and competitive jobs.  I wholeheartedly believe in the power of community and will continue to work on equity on social justice issues for the people I serve.


    Kari Haugen is the Director Of Workforce Partnerships at WorkForce Center in Tacoma. In this role, she bridges the gap between job seekers, employers, and community organizations to build a robust workforce pipeline and ensure economic vitality across the region. Kari holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Washington.