The upcoming BizFed Institute Workforce Development Forum promises to be an extraordinary event, bringing together Los Angeles business industry and non-profit leaders, influential speakers, and professionals from various sectors. Set to take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the UCLA Extension Gayley Center, this forum is designed to inspire, educate, and create valuable networking opportunities for attendees.
The Workforce Development Forum will feature a lineup of exceptional speakers who are thought leaders and innovators in their respective fields including Cordoba Corporation’s Managing Partner Maria Mehranian, who will be facilitating a roundtable on business and Cordoba Corporation’s Executive Vice President and COO Randall Martinez, who will be a sitting on the Stakeholder Discussion—Success Stories and the Path to a Skilled Workforce panel.
Additional speakers scheduled to include: Senior Advisor for Economic Policy at the Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development, Derek Kirk, President and CEO of Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Stephen Cheung, BizFed Institute President, Kevin Harbour, Dean of UCLA Extension, Dr. Eric Bullard, President/CEO, Los Angeles Urban League, Cynthia Mitchell-Heard, and JVS SoCal’s Chief Programs Officer, Kim Fedrick, and CEO of Employers Group and Everything HR, Bill Stephens among others.
In addition to keynote presentations, the forum will offer unique roundtable opportunities where participants can engage in intimate, in-depth discussions with industry experts and peers. These breakout sessions will cover a range of topics, including:
- Workforce Trends and Innovations: Exploring the latest trends and innovations shaping the workforce landscape.
- Skills Development and Training: Strategies for upskilling and reskilling employees to meet the demands of the modern workplace.
- Funding from grants, the private sector, and the SBA to implement workforce development programs.
- Employee Well-being and Engagement: Best practices for promoting employee well-being and maintaining high levels of engagement.
The forum aims to provide a collaborative environment where ideas can be exchanged, and meaningful connections can be made that lead to actionable results and changes in public policy.
“Recruiting is just the beginning. I plan on sharing insights into how Cordoba Corporation not only attracts employees but also cultivate, develop, and support them to sustain a high-performing workforce in an increasingly competitive industry,” said Randall Martinez, “I look forward to speaking in front of professionals who are committed to staying ahead of workforce trends and continuously enhancing their skills at this highly anticipated forum.”
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About BizFed Institute (BFI): Founded in 2014, BFI is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization founded to complement the work of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed). BFI works with large and small employers as well as unconventional partners to equip decisionmakers with comprehensive expertise and resources that help spark change to build and sustain strong communities and a healthy economy. As a collective, BFI works to enhance economic growth, educational excellence, and environmental responsibility in Southern California communities.
