2023 Workforce / Plant Management Seminar
2023 Workforce / Plant Management Seminar
Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island
June 15-18, 2023
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
4:00 - 7:00 PM Welcome Reception and Registration - Hospitality Suite 2001
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
6:30 - 8:45 AM Breakfast Buffet - Salon ABC
SESSION 1 - 8:00 AM - 12:20 PM - SALON DE
8:00 - 8:20 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Jim Sheehan, MAU Workforce Solutions; Todd Ross, C. Todd Ross PC; Ben Vinson, Chairman, State Board of Workers’ Compensation
8:20 - 8:35 AM GAM Transformation
Lloyd Avram, GAM
8:35 - 9:05 AM GAM Workforce Development
Stephanie Scearce, GAM
9:10 - 10:15 AM Maximizing the Work Capacity of Georgia's Labor Force
Carter Stanley, Veryable; Jacob Phelps, Simmons Manufacturing Company; Lloyd Avram, GAM
10:20 - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 - 11:15 AM How to Connect the Next Generation to Manufacturing
Kyle Redner, Gulfstream; Laura Wood, Mohawk Industries; Stephanie Scearce, GAM
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM Bridging the Transportation Divide + Q & A
Scott James Matheson, Mayor of Valdosta
12:10 - 12:20 PM Closing Remarks
Clay Jones, GAM
12:30 - 6:30 PM Free Time
6:30 - 7:15 PM Cocktail Reception - Salon Foyer
7:15 - 10:30 PM Dinner & Dancing- Salon ABCD
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
6:30 - 8:45 AM Breakfast Buffet - Salon ABC
SESSION 2 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SALON DE
8:00 - 8:10 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Clay Jones, GAM
8:10 - 9:00 AM Workforce Economics: Trends Impacting the Economy and Labor Market + Q & A
Dr. Roger Tutterow, Kennesaw State University
9:05 - 9:50 AM Loosening Childcare's Grip on the Workforce
Katie Kirkland, Southern Company; Dr. Bentley Ponder, Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning; Stephanie Scearce, GAM (Moderator)
9:55 - 10:05 AM Break
10:05 - 10:50 AM Unraveling the Complexities: Key Considerations for the Workforce
Latesa Bailey, KIA Georgia (Moderator); Joe Ciucci, Duane Morris; Bert Brannen, Fisher Phillips; Timothy Newton, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete
10:50 - 11:40 AM How Second Chance Works + Q & A
Shane Sims, Modern Pathways to Recovery
11:40 - 11:50 AM Closing Remarks
Clay Jones, GAM
12:00 - 6:30 PM Free Time
6:30 – 9:00 PM Luau Reception - Beach Pavilion
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Departure - Hotel check-out by 11:00 AM