Join us for the 2017 Goodwill® Spring Conference taking place at the Royal Sonesta Houston hotel! This conference is an opportunity for Goodwill mission leaders, human resource, government relations and resource development professionals to engage in networking and learning opportunities. Human resource professionals can earn CEU credits by attending certain sessions throughout the conference. We will also celebrate achievements during the Recognition Reception, including the Centers of Excellence Awards.
5 Great Reasons You Should Attend
1. Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face
Research has shown that relationships forged in person tend to begin and remain strong, so by attending this conference participants will have the opportunity to develop durable and long-lasting peer networks across the membership.
2. Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Participate in two unique half-day experiences to include a diversity and inclusion workshop and a poverty simulation.
3. Learn New Concepts & Tactics
Participate in multiple Goodwill member-led sessions. What better way to learn new concepts then from your own peers. New this year are two operational leadership workshops that focus on strategy, culture, talent, data, and risk management.
4. Networking Opportunities
There are several networking opportunities this year, including Goodwill Fit, Local Night Out at the legendary Cadillac Bar, Recognition Reception and the Local Goodwill Tour.
5. Invest In Yourself
You are worth it! There's always more to learn and new ways to develop. Attending this conference is not only an investment in yourself, but also an investment in your career and even your Goodwill organization. Need help gaining your supervisor's approval? Fill out this form to help guide the conversation.
Your Conference Experience
- Participate in a three-day program, including a diversity and inclusion workshop and a poverty simulation.
- Participate in two operational leadership workshops focused on strategy, culture, talent, data, and risk management.
- Tour the local Goodwill Industries of Houston to learn about their best practices.
- Start each day with a former NFL pro fitness expert and CEO of 713-Juice Bar in Houston.
- Focus on leadership, learning and research at the Member to Member Showcase.
Scholarship Opportunity
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