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  2. Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence
  3. Agenda - May 06, 2024

Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Meeting Agenda - May 06, 2024

Workforce Development and Educational Solutions Subcommittee

In-Person Meeting Location: Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401. The main session will convene in combined rooms E101/102. Three of the breakout rooms will be held in the A200 area.
Virtual Meeting Information: WebEx, link provided upon registration.
Register: EventBrite
Meeting Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Agency: Department of Workforce Development
Contact: aitaskforce@dwd.wisconsin.gov

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Time Topic
11 a.m. - Noon Tour of Northcentral Technical College Agriculture Center of Excellence
  • Greg Cisewski, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, Utilities, and Transportation, Northcentral Technical College.
  • Convene at 6625 County Road K, Wausau, WI 54401.
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own and Travel to the Northcentral Technical College Main Campus
  • Main campus is at 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401. The main session will convene in combined rooms E101/102. Use Parking Lot C.
12:30 – 12:45 p.m.

Welcome and Meeting Overview

  • Dr. Jeanie Worden, President, Northcentral Technical College.
  • Jenny Sereno, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
  • Amy Pechacek, Secretary, DWD.
  • Kathy Blumenfeld, Secretary, DOA.
  • Missy Hughes, Secretary and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

Speakers

  • Greg Cisewski, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, Utilities and Transportation, Northcentral Technical College.
  • Troy Runge, Associate Dean for Research, UW–Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences.
  • Shawn Conley, State Soybean and Small Grains Specialist, UW– Madison.
  • Melissa Heise, Corporate Marketing and Human Resources Director, Swiderski Equipment.
1:45 – 2:20 p.m.

Briefing: Draft Task Force Action Plan

  • Education – Arielle Exner, DWD Legislative Liaison.
  • Government – Katie Jaeger, DWD Deputy Legislative Liaison, and Cara Connors, Legislative Advisor, DOA.
  • Workforce Development - Ellie Hartman, Chief Evaluation Officer, Workforce Data Integration System, DWD.
  • Economic Development – Alex Verink, Senior Research Analyst, DWD.
2:20 – 2:30 p.m.

Break and Move to Break Out Rooms
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Breakout Room Topic Q&A Sessions, 15-minute rotations

  • Education – E101/E102
  • Government – A211
  • Workforce Development – A208
  • Economic Development – A210
3:40 – 4 p.m.

Task Force Reflections on Proposed Action Plan
4 p.m.

Adjourn

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