Public breakfast discussion to be held at GM’s Factory One
Flint, MI – Communities First, Inc. (CFI), a local nonprofit community development corporation, recently announced that Community Candor LIVE! will occur on Friday, March 14 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the historic General Motors’ Durant-Dort Factory One, located at 303 W. Water St Flint, MI 48503.
The in-person event will spotlight Critical Issues in Workforce Development, providing an engaging platform for local leaders to discuss essential topics in workforce development, including job training, the skills gap in our region, and what policies need to be enacted to ensure that our area can succeed in the economy in the coming years. The interactive conversation will be moderated by Essence Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer of CFI, and will feature a distinguished panel of community leaders:
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Jason Blazen, career services manager, GST Michigan Works
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Kellogg Dipzinski, business agent/organizer, IBEW Local 948
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Robert Matthews, vicepPresident, Student, Academic, & Workforce Success, Mott Community College
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Tyler Rossmaessler, executive director, Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance
“We cannot have healthy, vibrant, communities without a robust workforce development system,” Wilson said. “I am excited to engage with these influential leaders in a meaningful conversation about how we can better equip our community members with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in today’s workforce.”
This free event is open to the public, and attendees will be treated to a complimentary breakfast while they participate in the discussion. Space is limited, and registration is required. To reserve your spot, visit tinyurl.com/CCLiveMarch.
Community Candor LIVE! is proudly sponsored in part by General Motors.
About Communities First, Inc. (CFI)
Communities First, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation. Headquartered in Flint, CFI serves over 35,000 community members across Michigan and Indiana. CFI’s mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. More information about Communities First, Inc. can be found at www.communitiesfirstinc.org.
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