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Employer Relations+ Virtual Summit

Dates: November 5th & November 6th 

Times:

  • Day One: 9 AM - 2 PM (PST) / 12 PM - 5 PM (EST)

  • Day Two: 9 AM - 1 PM (PST) / 12 PM - 4 PM (EST)

Format: Virtual Summit (Zoom) 

Attendees: Career educators & service providers, employers, recruiters, talent acquisition representatives, employer relations representatives, faculty, CBOs, allies, and more

 

ER+ is the first national summit of its kind led by a dedicated employer relations association, bringing together employers, career services leaders, and workforce partners from across the country to shape the future of how talent connects to opportunity through career centers.


ER+ is a groundbreaking virtual event built on a bold premise: the future will not be created by repeating yesterday’s models. It will be driven by innovation, stronger partnerships, smarter systems, and measurable outcomes. Sessions will spotlight next-generation recruiting strategies, modern employer engagement practices, and the use of data, technology, and AI to transform decision-making and results. ER+ is grounded in a clear premise: doing more of the same is no longer enough. Sessions will focus on advancing recruiting strategies, modernizing employer engagement, and leveraging data and technology to drive smarter decisions. Participants will gain practical frameworks for building stronger partnerships, improving hiring outcomes, and creating more intentional, scalable systems.

 

Participants will gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and scalable frameworks to strengthen employer and talent partnerships, enhance recruiting and hiring outcomes, and position their organizations at the forefront of a rapidly evolving workforce landscape.


This is more than a conference. ER+ is part of a national movement to elevate employer relations. A defining moment for those ready to lead, modernize, and build what comes next. 


**Prices will increase monthly! Secure your spot now! A+ members receive instant discounts; you must be logged in for discounts to apply. 

 

Note: Virtual sessions will be hosted via Zoom. 

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Keynote Panel Speakers POWER Lineup

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Daniel Newell, MPA

A+

Opening Remarks

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Greg Desantis

Jobs for the Future

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Christine Cruzvergara

Moderator

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Melissa Thiriez

Santa Clara University

Moderator 

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Melissa Leavitt

Strada Education Foundation

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Chris Sund

Uniti Med

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Carrie Samson

Business-Higher Education Forum

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And More... TBA Soon! 

POWER Speaker Breakout Session Lineup

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Prashanth Asuri

Santa Clara University

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Tom Hogan

Pennsylvania State University

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Kathleen Crouse

John Carroll University

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Sydney Steffen, M.S.E. Washburn University

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​Beth Lee

Cal Poly Pomona

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Benjamin Baldonado

Utah Dept of Workforce Services

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Jennifer Katz & 

Dawn Mikalatos

Purdue Global

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Joyce Tse

Genesys

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Jeffrey Moss

Parker Dewey 

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Amanda Blazka &

Tiffany Fontaine-Helm

Brown University

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Dr. Maureen Guarcello

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

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Laurel Draudt

University of Michigan 

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Saif Al Hakeem

RISEOne

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Ashkan Yazdi Zadeh

Intern Insider

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Abby Senuty & 

Brittany Knutsen

Skagit Valley College

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And more...

Sponsors

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Mission: To achieve strong employment outcomes through innovation in employer relations and recruiting. 

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