Join us and Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc. for the 2019 Goodwill® Spring Conference and Member Marketplace LIVE at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. This year's program was designed with several learning and networking opportunities in mind for Goodwill leaders in mission advancement, human resources and resource development. The theme of the conference, Leading Today for Impact Tomorrow, will inspire conversations and learning opportunities to help Goodwill teams overcome current challenges and shape the future of our mission.
In its fourth year, the Centers of Excellence Awards will celebrate Goodwill achievements, highlighting local Goodwill organizations as leaders in the areas of three strategic mission priority areas: Career Navigation, Mission Innovation, and Employer Partnerships. These three strategies highlight the importance of career preparation beyond the first job, family financial security to interrupt generational poverty and inclusive practices to ensure diverse communities achieve equitable outcomes.
There is something for everyone, and the Spring Conference program is jam packed with great content for all including HR professionals who will receive continuing education credits (CEUs) through the HR Certification Institute and SHRM PDC's by attending designated sessions at the conference.
View the program for complete descriptions and speaker information and take advantage of the early bird registration. Register now.
Why Should You Register?
1. Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face
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. Learn New Concepts & Tactics
Choose from more than 40 breakout sessions, the majority of which are member led. View the full program.
3. Connect Differently
There are several networking opportunities that will provide you with the opportunity to meet someone new and connect. Participate in an icebreaker activity during the First-Timer Session, enjoy a walk-through of the Goodwill Gallery of Services during the Welcome Reception and get hands-on experience in the Data Action Center.
4. Experience Fort Worth
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth will showcase its Goodwill programs and share best practices. You are invited to pack your boots and jeans to have some good ol' Western fun!
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.
Your Conference Experience
- Choose between an Apprenticeship or Volunteer Summit or a number of other pre-conference sessions to jump start your experience.
- Enjoy the flavors of Fort Worth while walking the aisles of the Goodwill Gallery of Services with music and hors d'oeuvres during the Welcome Reception.
- Engage in a Member-to-Member Showcase, featuring Youth and Young Adult Approaches and Inclusion and Diversity for Equity Efforts.
- Get paired with a conference buddy by attending the First-Timer Session.
- Visit the Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth for a tour of its regional headquarters to see the career school, North Texas Institute for Career Development, as well as the S.T.A.R.S. program. Click here to learn more.
- Energize your morning with cardio and strength training during Goodwill Fit, and connect with your colleagues over your favorite book at the Breakfast, Books and Banter!
- Take a break from the sit-down sessions and paint a new picture with all things data to catapult your work to new heights.
- Join in a Roundtable Discussion on topics ranging from Creating Engagement in a Viral and Hyper Connect Culture to Re-Entry and everything else in between.
Scholarship Opportunity Now Closed
Thank you for taking the time to apply for a scholarship. All notifications are scheduled to be sent March 6, 2019. If you applied for a scholarship and have not received a notification by March 6, please email GII Events.
