Wharton Club Of DC

Join the Washington Business Journal for a candid conversation about workforce development efforts in the region.

Find out about the importance workforce development plays in addressing barriers that keep under-represented minorities from fully participating in our economy.

This is the final installment of the four-part series that was created to spotlight equity issues across the DMV. Earlier this year we hosted discussions on affordable housing, health equity and access to capital. Find out how you can help advance workforce development efforts to help bring equity to all!

Tentative Agenda

3:00-4:00 pm = Panel Discussion
4:00-5:00 pm = Cocktails, apps & networking - explore the new AWS Skills Center!

*More panelists to be announced!

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Panelists

Anne-Marie Bairstow

Director, Skyland Workforce Center
Building Bridges Across the River

Dr. Carl Goodman

provost and vice president for academic affairs
Bowie State University

Alyssa Lovegrove

Academic Director, Georgetown Pivot Program
Georgetown University

Thomas Penny

President
Donohoe Hospitality Services