Keynote

The Workforce Paradox

April 23, 2025
12:00 PM ET

Mike Fazio Keynote Speaker

Mike Fazio
Co-President
Metrix Learning/Workforce 180

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Agenda

The SkillUpAmerica Summit offers a range of thoughtful sessions that provide workforce industry professionals the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field.

All sessions in Eastern Time.

Schedule Day 1

April 23

DAY 1 — Wednesday, April 23

12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Keynote: The Workforce Paradox

1:15 PM–1:45 PM
TBD

2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Pathways to Opportunities

3:15 PM–3:45 PM
Behind the Data: In-Demand Skills, Tools, and Technology

4:00 PM–4:30 PM
Are Degrees Useless? Employers Want Skills.

Schedule Day 2

April 24

DAY 2 — Thursday, April 24

12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Managing and Motivating in Today's Workforce World

1:15 PM–2:15 PM
Level Up Summer Youth Outcomes with Games

2:30 PM–3:00 PM
Mobile Technology Fills Big Communication Gaps in Times of Funding and Staffing Uncertainty

3:15 PM–4:15 PM
Future-Proofing Workforce: Strategic Planning with Measurable Results

Our Vision

Our vision is to inspire and create collaborative, strategic relationships with workforce leaders and their organizations.

About the Summit

The SkillUpAmerica Summit is a free workforce development conference where innovators and professionals share best practices, learn, and empower each other.

We are on a mission to cultivate purposeful connections, provide innovative solutions, and boost returns on workforce investments.