Pasadena City College, the new lead for the Los Angeles Regional Consortium and an economic development and workforce development leader for the San Gabriel Valley is hosting its 4th Annual Future of Work Conference, to bring together faculty, government, industry and college leadership to discuss ways to increase work-based learning and economic mobility for our students. The FOW Conference seeks to identify the challenges of connecting students to high demand jobs, including outdated regulations, bureaucratic rigidity, and longstanding misconceptions regarding the role of the community colleges and to further identify and advance legislative and operational solutions to overcoming these barriers to success. Visit the link in our bio to register!

Host Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College is leading the conversation on how to begin closing the gap between what our students are learning and what the workforce will demand of them, now and in the future. She speaks with Small Business Owner and PCC Alumni Will Walls. The conversation is from the student’s perspective about how education can partner with industry, how to be more equitable in the workplace, and how to create economic growth for students and the community. These Future Of Work conversations impact ALL OF US. We hope that you will join us to share your knowledge, expertise, and resources with our listeners and community. Together, we will better prepare and align our workforce and systems for the new economy.

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While the challenges are not new in our history, the lack of Diversity and Inclusion persists. How do we sustain D&I? We change the narrative. Focused on getting on the same page, panelists will share their experiences and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and explore what it means to change the narrative of D&I from doing the right thing to applying a prudent business practice for positive economic impact.

Moderated By Will Walls

Maximize your elevator speech to get appointments with potential clients. This workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs to fine tune their networking, presentations skills, and ability to close new business conveying value.

Learn why you still need an elevator speech in this digital age

Convey your value successfully while networking and presenting

Best practices in handling objections How to close for your specific product or service

Maximize your ability to get the appointment with a potential buyer or client. In this collaborative workshop, you’ll learn the five reasons why having an effective elevator speech is one of the most efficient ways to prospect for new business. In this digital age, you still need an elevator speech to successfully and succinctly convey your value. Connecting authentically can never be outsourced; especially when you understand that networking is really prospecting -- building relationships, vetting potentials and turning suspects into prospects. This is a FREE workshop thanks to EPIC SBDC and ExCITE Incubator, and will fill up fast. RSVP and get your tickets now! One-On-One's 1:00pm-5:00pm limited slots available.

Members Only Event

I'm one of the story tellers and my topic: Sales and Dating the Similarities.

The community-centered storytelling series Unheard LA is back for a third season, and we’re kicking things off this March in North Hollywood. This vibrant arts and culture community is home to the largest Thai Buddhist temple in Los Angeles, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the NoHo arts district.

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