2019 Education Symposium: Building an Effective Workforce
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Date and Time
Thursday May 16, 2019
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Thursday, May 16, 2019
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
The Federal Reserve Bank
1801 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019
Contact Information
Give us a call at 713.926.3305 or email the Chamber at frontdesk@eecoc.org
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Description
We began the dialogue in 2013 to create a bridge between industry and education in order to create a workforce that meets the needs of businesses. The great work continues in 2019! We continue to discuss partnership models that are effective. We are taking a look at the current changes in schools, discussing how industry can provide effective feedback, and calling for action!
PROGRAM
Registration: 7:30 AM
Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:45 AM
Forum A & B: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Forum C & D: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Robert Sanborn, President & CEO | Children at Risk
FORUM A
Disruptive Technologies: Current State of Artificial Intelligence
Carol Brace | University of Houston -Downtown
Dr. Lila Carden | University of Houston
Jeana Sublett | UiPath
MODERATOR:
Dr. Mary Henderson | University of Houston
FORUM B
STUDENTS:
AJ Meeks | University of Houston, Student
Bennett Marcum | University of Houston, Student
Sarah Driskill | University of Houston, Student
Mihoko Nara | University of Houston, Graduate Student
Olaniyi David Olaleye | Texas Southern University, Doctoral Student
MODERATOR:
Margaret Kidd | University of Houston
FORUM C
A Sea of Challenges and Opportunities: Maritime Industry
John Hark | Bertling Logistics
Maria Burns | University of Houston
Dr. Joan Mileski | Texas A&M Galveston
Jason Meneley | CP Tech
Dennis Mottola | Global Logistics Consultant
FORUM D
Education Pathway's: What Does It Mean for Local Institutions?
Ellen Junious | Lone Star College
Heather Rhodes | San Jacinto College - North Campus
Drew W. Thurman | Houston Independent School District
Dr. Charles Gengler | University of Houston -Downtown
Kenneth Hernandez | Houston Community College
MODERATOR:
Jagdeep Chadha | University of Houston
LUNCH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Janette Linder, Director | Veritas Total Solutions & Board Fellow | Latinos for Education
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- Premium table of 8 for breakfast & lunch
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- Premium EXPO table
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- Optional host of VIP reception
Gold Partner: $2,500
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- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
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- Premium table of 8 for breakfast & lunch
- Recognition on table centerpieces
- EXPO Table
Silver Partner: $650
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- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all print materials
- Quarter page ad (2.375" x 3.875") in program
- Table of 8 for breakfast & lunch
Table of 8: $520
Expo Booth: $150
- Members only
- Includes one meal ticket for breakfast & lunch
Individual Ticket Member: $65*
Individual Ticket Nonmember: $75*
*After May 10, 2019 Price Increase - $10
*Day of Event Price Increase - $20
Registrations require a 48 hour cancellation notice. | No refunds will be issued.