Thank you to our 2016 Annual Conference Sponsors:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND

Maxine Shapiro

• “Collaborcate!™: Get the Results You Want by Exceeding Expectations (no, really…)” Recap (.docx)
• Maxine Video (YouTube)

Abby Kohut

• “Going Undercover: The Deep Dark Secrets of the Recruiting World”

Eric Fan, Squarage 

• “Interview Skills for Millenials” Presentation (.pptx)
• Squarage Flyer (.jpg)
• Squarage Book Cover (.jpg)

THURSDAY, MARCH 3RD

Jared Smith & John Walker, Talent Evolution

• (they are sending material in  an email to all conference attendees)

Paul Butler, Newleaf,

• “The Art of Execution” & “Workplace Balance & Goal Setting” (handouts provided during presentation)

Eric Hilden, Saddleback College / Orange County Resume Services

• “Your Resume is Your First Interview” Presentation (.pptx)
• Resume Rubric

Rosalinda Rivas, TAACCCT Work Skills Navigator, EDD,

• “The Truth about Online Assessments for Employment”
• Adecco
• Diamond Contract Services
• McDonalds
• Select Staffing
• Staples
• RGIS

Ann Steinberg, Antelope Valley College

• “Preparing Inmates for the World of Work” Presentation(pptx)

Joy Baldwin, American River College

• “Habits of Mind” Tracking Sheet (.pdf)
• The Five R’s (.pdf)
• Climbing the Metacognitive Staircase Costa Stages (.pdf)

Deanna Garay, California State University, Los Angeles

• “Successful Placement & Retention of Veterans“

Keri Aaver, Santa Clarita Worksource/AJCC at College of the Canyons

• “Workforce Industry Best Practices” (discussion only)

FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2016

Tim Aldinger, Foundation for California Community Colleges, “WIOA Uncovered”

• “WIOA Uncovered” Presentation (.pdf)

Dr. Frances Siu, Associate Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

• “Preparing Job Seekers with Barriers to Impress“

CONFERENCE AGENDA & SPEAKERS  /  CONFERENCE FLYER

The California Placement Association hosts an Annual Conference each year in late February to early March bringing together professionals from across the state to hear an exciting program of guest speakers and workshop facilitators. Our Annual Conferences are balanced with several hard-hitting ‘best practice’ topics and often a lot of fun!