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Keynotes and Workshops
Hidden Money
Accessing Incentives for the Training You're Already Doing
Many organizations are unaware that they qualify for substantial incentives for training activities they're already conducting. This eye-opening presentation reveals how to identify, access, and maximize these opportunities to transform training from a cost center to a revenue-generating activity.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of available federal, state, and local funding opportunities
- Qualification criteria and application processes demystified
- Strategies for aligning existing training with incentive requirements
- Case studies of organizations that have successfully leveraged these programs
Ideal for: Finance executives, HR leaders, training directors, small business owners
The Apprenticeship Advantage
Transforming Workforce Development for the Digital Age
In this compelling keynote, Mike explores how traditional education and hiring models are failing to keep pace with technological advancement, creating critical skills gaps across industries. Drawing on four decades of experience in technology and education, he presents apprenticeships as the solution uniquely positioned to address these challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- Why traditional talent development approaches can't keep pace with technological change
- How apprenticeships create win-win scenarios for employers and employees
- Real-world success stories of organizations that have transformed their talent pipelines
- Practical first steps for implementing apprenticeship programs in your organization
Ideal for: HR leaders, C-suite executives, technology managers, chambers of commerce, industry associations
Building Your Apprenticeship Roadmap
From Concept to Implementation
This practical, workshop-style presentation provides a comprehensive framework for developing successful apprenticeship programs. Mike walks audiences through the entire process—from securing organizational buy-in to program design, implementation, and measuring ROI.
Key Takeaways:
- A step-by-step implementation framework adaptable to organizations of all sizes
- Strategies for identifying and accessing funding and incentives
- Best practices for apprentice recruitment, selection, and retention
- Methods for measuring program effectiveness and demonstrating value
Ideal for: HR professionals, workforce development teams, operational leaders, training managers
Apprenticeship Planning
Program Design Sprint Workshop
This hands-on, interactive workshop guides participants through the process of designing an apprenticeship program tailored to their organization's specific needs. Through structured exercises and collaborative activities, attendees leave with a concrete implementation plan.
Key Components:
- Needs assessment and program scope definition
- Curriculum development and training structure
- Mentor selection and preparation
- Recruitment strategy and selection criteria
- Implementation timeline and resource allocation
Ideal for: Cross-functional teams tasked with apprenticeship program development
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