Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• SIG Career Transition Panel: How to Pivot and Make a Smooth Landing!

  • When
    November 03, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom
  • Spaces left
    41

  Register

  
  

  Ready to take your next big career leap? Join ATD Houston for an inspiring panel featuring four dynamic professionals who’ve successfully navigated career pivots and landed on their feet.

  They’ll share real stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned on embracing change, building new skills, and thriving through transition. Whether you’re exploring a new path or preparing for your next move, this conversation will leave you motivated and equipped to chart your own course with confidence.

  Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired to take the next step in your journey!

  From this event, you’ll be able to:

  1. Identify key strategies for successfully navigating career pivots and adapting to change in a rapidly evolving workplace.

  2. Gain practical insights from professionals who have transitioned across industries or roles, highlighting lessons learned and common challenges.

  ATD Capability Model – Building Personal Capability

  To learn more about this model see: https://tdcapability.org/#/

  Speakers:

  Facilitator - Antoinette Adefela, ATD Houston Career Transitions SIG Lead
  

  Panel:
  1. Alise Isbelle, Owner, Writewise Communications: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliseisbell/
  2. Mahua Gosh, Change Management Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahua-ghosh/
  3. Mary Ann Kearney, Product Leader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannkearney
  4. Chantelle Smith, HR Leader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelle-smith-m-a-sphr-shrm-cp-cmt-ssgbc-6a2917172/
  

  Show details
• SIG - Manufacturing: Attract, Engage and Retain for Success

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Link sent after registration
  • Spaces left
    42

  Register

  SIG - Manufacturing: Attract, Engage and Retain for Success

  In today’s dynamic workforce landscape, organizations must adopt proven strategies for attracting and retaining talent to position themselves as employers of choice.

  This session will explore recent insights from retention and engagement reports, examine the generational makeup of the current workforce, and highlight innovative approaches manufacturers and related industries across the country are using to recruit and retain employees.

  We’ll dive into best practices for onboarding and on-the-job training that directly influence retention and foster employee engagement. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to leverage generational strengths, implement learning and development programs tailored to diverse learning styles, and rethink workplace policies to better attract and retain talent across all age groups.

  
  

  Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the current state of the manufacturing talent market.
  • Learn proven techniques to attract top talent.
  • Discover how to create a positive and engaging work environment.
  • Implement effective employee retention strategies.
  • Explore best practices for ongoing workforce development and upskilling.

  ATD Capability Model – Impacting Organizational Capability

  To learn more about this model see: https://tdcapability.org/#/

  Speaker: Denise Cowburn is a Senior Workforce Development Specialist at Tooling U-SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers), bringing over 25 years of experience in learning and development within the manufacturing industry. Her background combines deep expertise in workforce training with hands-on experience, including the management of her family’s small machine shop for several years. For the past 14 years, Denise has led the successful implementation of workforce education and skills development programs for corporations around the world, empowering employees and driving business results. A recognized thought leader, she regularly speaks nationwide on emerging trends and best practices that help manufacturers attract, engage, and retain top talent. She currently resides in Ohio.

  

  https://learn.toolingu.com/

  Show details