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Join the Office of Congresswoman Escobar (TX-16) for an informative symposium that will focus on the current challenge local businesses are facing regarding finding talent on August 30th at 3:00 pm MT. This discussion will highlight the importance of tapping into “hidden talent pools” and focus on Veteran, Military Spouse and Justice Involved populations.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from speakers from the City of El Paso, El Paso County, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Justice and Workforce Solutions Borderplex and more about various resources and incentives that are available to local businesses.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.

Agenda:

Event Emcee Bianca Cervantes, Communications Director, Workforce Solutions Borderplex

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Check In and registration

3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. – Welcome and Introduction

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16)

Leila Melendez, CEO, Workforce Solutions Borderplex

3:20 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Veterans, Military Spouses, and Apprenticeships

Moderator: Gladys Gonzales, Director of Member Acquisition, El Paso Chamber

Paul Albright, Chief Military Officer, City of El Paso

Lee Price, Texas State Director, Office of Apprenticeship, Department of Labor

Alex Guerrero, Owner, Tint World

4:10 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. – Break

4:20 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Inclusive Hiring Practices Presentation

Art Gloria, Divisional Director West Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM

4:40 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Hiring Justice-Involved Individuals

Moderator: Cindy Ramos Davidson, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Beatrice Fierro, Reentry Program Manager, El Paso County

Andre Bethea, Policy Advisor, US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance

Tracy Williams, Reentry Specialist, Lee College

Ruby and Ruben Maldonado, Owners, Rooftoppers

Denisse Arrieta, Business Services Manager, Workforce Solutions Borderplex

5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. – Closing Remarks by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar

5:35 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Reception