2024 Lakeshore Workforce Symposium
Friday, April 12, 2024
9 am - 3 pm
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland Campus
Migration Myths and Stereotypes
Keynote: Dr. Alise Coen
Keynote – Breakout Sessions – Resource Fair
$79 per person. Lunch will be provided.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Alise Coen
Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Public & Environmental Affairs Unit at the
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Dr. Alise Coen is Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Public & Environmental Affairs Unit
at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she also teaches in the Global Studies and Criminal Justice
programs. Her research focuses on migration, refugees, human rights, global politics, and foreign policy. Her
articles have recently appeared in academic journals such as International Affairs, International Relations,
Ethics & International Affairs, Politics & Religion, and The International Journal of Human Rights. Her
book, Reconfiguring Refugees, is forthcoming from NYU Press.
Dr. Coen received her Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Delaware. She
received her B.A. in International Relations from Syracuse University. While earning her graduate degree, she
conducted field research in Egypt and worked with the State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative Student
Leaders Program.
Breakout sessions will discuss the Workforce topics:
- Time Travel in the Workplace: A Journey Through Generational Dynamics
- Unseen and Unheard: A Journey through Men's Homelessness in the United States
- Childcare: A workforce development crisis. Community based solutions for a national problem
- Breaking Barriers: Empowering Abilities in the Job Search Journey
- Using My Platform to Create Possibilities for Others
- Cultivating Connection: Strategies for Effective Communication in a Multilingual Workforce
- Informing an Organization-wide Approach to Equity & Inclusion
Breakout Session 1
Time Travel in the Workplace: A Journey Through Generational Dynamics
Deron Poisson | Adjunct Instructor, Lakeshore Technical College
Explore the landscape of generational diversity including the unique traits, values, and communication styles
that define different age groups. Gain actionable insights and strategies to foster collaboration, enhance
workplace harmony, and unleash the collective power of multigenerational teams.
Cultivating Connection: Strategies for Effective Communication in a Multilingual Workforce
Ashleigh Yonke | Instructor, Workplace Literacy; English Language Learning Adjunct Instructor, Lakeshore
Technical College
Do you need help bridging the gap with non-English workers? Opportunities exist for both the employer and
employee to learn more effective communication skills.
Unseen and Unheard: A Journey through Men’s Homelessness in the United States
Michael Etheridge | Executive Director, The Haven of Manitowoc County, Inc. Men’s Homeless Shelter; Adjunct
Instructor, Lakeshore Technical College
Join Michael Etheridge, a dedicated advocate and Executive Director, as he unveils the hidden realities of men’s
homelessness in the United States. Michael will discuss the challenges, solutions, and the urgent need for
collective action to address this often-overlooked issue. Discover the faces and stories behind the statistics
and be inspired to make a difference in the lives of those who are unseen and unheard.
Breakout Session 2
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Abilities In the Job Search Journey
Shane Lee | Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Wisconsin Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Lynn Hardginski | Business Services Consultant, Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federally and state funded program designed to help people with
disabilities obtain, maintain, and advance employment. DVR accomplishes this by working with job seekers,
employers, and other partners. Please join us to learn how DVR supports the employer and the employee to make
sure both receive what they need to ensure mutual success.
Using My Platform to Create Possibilities for Others
Chris Gilbert | Co-Executive Director, CORE Treatment Services
Char Barwin | HR Director, CORE Treatment Services
It is an undeniable fact that every individual possesses a genetic predisposition towards bias. To this end, we
invite you to engage with us in a discussion that focuses on ways to foster a culture of inclusion and
diversity. Our objective is to explore strategies that can help us transition from instinctual living to
intentional living.
Informing an Organization-wide Approach to Equity & Inclusion
Foua Hang | Executive Director of Enrollment and Retention, Lakeshore Technical College
Nicole Yang | Access Equity/Inclusion Manager, Lakeshore Technical College
Join us to learn about Lakeshore’s journey toward greater equity and inclusion. Learn about how we developed
quantitative and qualitative measures to generate a holistic snapshot and strategic, organization-wide
approaches.
