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Previous Events
Note: Lists of events are representative of a few of the engagements committed to by Brad and Carleen. Other events, such as webinars, are not usually included in the schedule. If you want to know more about our work with the mature and inter-generational workforces from either an organizational perspective or as an individual, please contact us. We’ll be happy to fill you in on our customized work on behalf of clients nationwide.
Carleen MacKay
carleenmackay@AgelessInAmerica.com
Brad Taft
bradtaft@AgelessInAmerica.com
Here's a Representative Sampling of Previous Events:
Joint Powers Insurance Authority Invites JPIA HR Members to:
The Southern California Area HR Group Meeting
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
February 1, 2012
Carleen MacKay and Greg Thomas, of Wilcox, Miller & Nelson, a Career Partners International firm will co-present a look at structural, demographic and workforce changes that are impacting California’s water agencies and their workforces today. Implications of these changes include performance, retention, recruitment, employee motivation and loyalty with a focus on the issues and challenges confronting the California public water districts and its workforce.
"Effective Networking Communications: The Uplifting Elevator Speech"
ExecuNet - Phoenix Networking Meeting
Offices of Lovitt & Touche
Tempe, Arizona
January 17, 2012
Brad Taft will present an interactive workshop on developing effective personal branding statements at this monthly meeting of $100K+ executives and professionals. He will emphasize the need to demonstrate, not just declare, value when introducing one's self in various networking situations. Open to all $100K+ executives and professionals. For more information
"Boomer Networking: How to Use Networking to Overcome Barriers to Job Search
Success"
Tempe Career Network
Temple Emanuel
Tempe, Arizona
November 14, 2011
Brad Taft will show Boomers how to break down barriers to continued career success by using resources and tools, especially networking, to support an effective job search campaign. He’ll present the #1 Tool to Networking Success that most career coaches do not teach. Tempe Career Network meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Rd., Tempe.
"The New Networking: It's Not Who You Know, But Who Knows You"
Financial Executives Networking Group - Phoenix Chapter
Offices of Davis Miles, PLLC
Tempe, AZ
July 26, 2011
Brad Taft will present a workshop on the most effective networking strategies for executive job seekers. He’ll discuss the most effective strategies for developing relationships with referral sources and decision-makers, and the best use of the Internet to research companies, industries and the trends affecting them. Open to FENG -Phoenix members and guests. For information, contact Mark Johnson at mjohnson@b2bcfo.com .
"Public Speaking: A Critical Business Skill"
Arizona Business Travel Association Annual Education Conference
Royal Palms Hotel
Phoenix, AZ
June 15, 2011
Brad Taft will make a presentation to travel industry executives and professionals on the importance of public speaking skills in business. He will discuss effective methods of preparing and delivering various types of presentations to inform, motivate and persuade colleagues, clients, prospective clients and other audiences. This conference is available to members of the Arizona Business Travel Association and is not open to the public. For more information, visit www.azbta.org .
"The H.R. Hero’s Journey in 21st Century USA"
SAHRA Foothills Chapter of SHRM, Sacramento
Placerville, CA
June 1, 2011
Carleen MacKay will present the differences between the 21st and 20th century world of work and what this means to HR professionals in the local area. Learning objectives include exploring the impact of structural change on the country, our economic base, our changing demographics and our organizations. Participants will learn how and why the very configuration of organizations will morph from monolithic to flexible structures and what this
will mean to both the organizations and individuals engaged by the organizations. HR participants will gain perspective on the impact of change on their roles.
Open to local HR professionals as well as to SHRM members. For information about time
“Work is to the 21st Century What Jobs were to the 20th Century”
Wilcox, Miller & Nelson
Sacramento, CA
May 12, 2011
Carleen MacKay will lead a networking workshop for clients and guests of the firm who are
in transition and who may be finding that “next” job just out of reach. We will explore what has changed in the so-called job market and how to turn threats into opportunities by looking at “work” not “jobs” as their business. When this event was posted, there are still a few openings for interested Sacramento professionals who are struggling to find new ways to work and live
in the 21st century.
“Cohorts in a Changed Time: Why it will take all of us to help America compete
in the 21st Century”
Workshop for Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, University of California
Santa Cruz, California
May 4, 2011
Carleen MacKay will lead a certification workshop whose purpose is to demonstrate that learning to bridge generational gaps is the key to future success. Participants will explore
the effects of economic downturn, changing demographics, emerging nations, educational missteps and the global impact on American education, business and the U.S. workforce. Participants will learn about optimizing contributions from all 4 generations currently in the workforce. The workshop is “sold-out.”
“It will take all of us to work our way out of the fine mess we’ve created"
Workshop at the American Society on Aging Conference
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:00 to 9:30 AM
Attendees will learn about economic and societal changes that are yet to come as a result
of continued revolutionary changes in the American and Global workplaces. Attendees will receive specific recommendations actions in order to do their part in preparing for the future.Open to conference attendees: registration fee required.
"Boomers - The Mature Workforce - Essential Teammates in Helping Canada
to Continue to Compete"
Radio Show - Legacy Bowes Group, a Career Partners International Firm
Winnipeg, Canada
April 24, 2011 - 8:00 am Pacific Time
Barbara Bowes, President of Legacy Bowes Group will facilitate a conversation with
Carleen MacKay, Career Partners International subject-matter expert mature workforce, on various aspects of the Boomers continuing role in the Canadian workplace. As the largest cohort group in the world, and over 45% of today’s Canadian workforce, we will explore various aspects of recruiting, developing and retaining the Boomers and conclude our discussion with information about a new training program we offer for those who choose to reframe the whole idea of retirement while planning for the inevitable time when they leave
the workforce. Click Here to listen to the archived audio file of the radio program.
"Debunking Myths About Employing Older Workers"
American Payroll Association - Phoenix West Valley Chapter
Foothills Library
Glendale, AZ
April 19, 2011
Brad Taft will present a workshop on how to effectively identify and act on misconceptions about older employees. He'll introduce strategies for management to improve
communications, training and team-building among the four generations sharing the workplace, and how to recruit, re-develop and retain older workers. Meeting restricted to members of APA-West Valley Chapter.
"Preparing for the Telephone Interview"
Career Connectors
Central Christian Church of the East Valley
Gilbert, AZ
April 12, 2011
Brad Taft will discuss how to effectively plan and execute telephone interviews in a workshop for this career transition support group. He’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of communicating by voice only and how to effectively make the telephone interview an information sharing event.
"The Real Cost of Life Stage Demographics in an Aging, Economically Stressed Nation"
Northern California Life Planning Network
Sacramento, CA
March 25, 2011 – 8:30 AM
Carleen MacKay will lead a phone discussion whose purpose is to explore life cycle economics, U.S. boomer consumerism and its influence on life cycle economics and the challenges of change in order to meet the realities of a nation’s debt. The bottom line is that productivity – not consumerism – is the key to our competitive future.
“How Demographic (and other) changes will influence the emergence of new Franchise Business Opportunities”
FranNet Annual Meeting
Atlanta, George
March 17, 2011
Carleen MacKay will keynote at the annual meeting of FranNet owners and principles from around the nation. She will explore the effect of demographic (and other) changes that will influence the development and selling of new franchises for U.S. buyers. The meeting is by invitation only.
"Preparing a Campaign to Acquire Project, Part-time and Temporary Assignments"
Scottsdale Bible Church Career Assistance Ministry
Scottsdale, AZ
February 28, 2011
Brad Taft will present strategies for individuals in transition to develop contingent work opportunities, including project, part-time and temporary assignments. He’ll discuss the expanding marketplace for this type of work and how individuals can brand themselves as subject matter experts in a variety of business functions. He’ll stress the advantage that mature workers have in communicating their wealth of knowledge, skills and experience.
“Overcoming Myths and Biases; Leveraging Maturity’s advantages
El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce
El Dorado Hills, CA
February 14, 2022
Carleen MacKay Will lead a discussion on the above topic. For additional information,iInterested attendees, should reach out to Naomi Kinert at career@careerfocus4u.com
Wilcox, Miller & Nelson
Sacramento, California
February 10, 2011
Carleen MacKay will lead a discussion about the predictable changes we might expect in California in 2011. Guests will learn to answer the following questions: How will they learn to navigate this very different world of work? Can they compete? Are the ready for their future? Is 2011 their year for a 50,000 Mile Career Checkup. The perspectives discussed will help people to adjust to the realities of anticipated change.
“Plan B for Boomers” Video Production
San Diego, California
December 2 & 3, 2010
Carleen MacKay will be taping a video version of her book (as seen on our site), “Plan B for Boomers”. The book, sponsored by the San Diego Workforce Partnership and the Employment Development Department of California, will be offered for free to all California career centers for use by coaches and applicants in the boomer space. There are plans to offer the video nationally. Career Partners International will sponsor Carleen’s participation as the private sector partner to this public sector offering.
The Maturing Workforce; Can your maturing workforce become a competitive advantage? (Webinar)
Thursday, October 7, 2010 11:00-12:00 PST; 1:00-2:00 CT; 2:00-3:00 ET
Join a panel of experts as they discuss the need for employers to take positive advantage of the talents and experience of the mature workforce. Panelists include:
Carleen MacKay, Director, CPI Mature Workforce Initiatives; Nationwide reputation as a demographic expert, author and workforce consultant to public, private and educational sector clients
David DeLong, Expert in strategic impacts of changing workforce demographics and performance improvement, author, consultant and MIT research fellow.
Ken Bottoms, Sr. VP, 1st Horizon, an AARP Best Employer
Maria Campbell, Corporate Director of Diversity for S.C. Johnson & Sons, an AARP Best Employer
The New Networking
North Phoenix Baptist Church Employment Network
5757 N. Central Ave. - Room A202, Phoenix, AZ,
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Brad Taft, Chief Career Strategist of The Taft Resource Group, will present a workshop on the most effective networking strategies for job seekers. He’ll discuss the use of the Internet to research companies, industries and the trends affecting them, as well as identifying decision makers in companies and the best strategy to get introduced to them.
Living Longer – Working Later, What’s so Different About Managing Your Mid to Late Career? EVERYTHING
Thursday, July 8, 2010 7:30-9:00 AM
Wilcox, Miller & Nelson
A Career Partners International Firm
100 Howe Avenue, Suite 155 North
Sacramento, California
This monthly networking event, sponsored by Wilcox, Miller and Nelson offers a monthly networking opportunity for individuals in the career transition process to develop and expand relationships and learn more about the world of work today from our Director of Mature Workforce Initiatives, Carleen MacKay.
SHRM Annual Conference – San Diego June 28-31, 2010
Carleen MacKay will join other Career Partners in hosting their booth at this conference. If you are planning to attend this major SHRM event, we hope you will stop by to say hello to Carleen on Monday the 28th. She will be there all day at Booth #942.
Boomers – Changing the Workforce Dynamic – The Ayers Group Tuesday, June 15th – New York 8:30-10:00 AM; New Jersey 4:00-5:30 PM; Wednesday, June 16th, Connecticut
Exclusive client breakfast hosted by The Ayers Group features Carleen MacKay leading a presentation about the impact and opportunities created by boomers moving into new phases of their lives. Featured will be information on new organizational structures, flexible workforce planning and the strategic advantages boomers offer employers.
If you live on the east coast and wish more information about these, or other, upcoming east coast events, contact Carleen at 916-941-0805
Career Fair – Sponsored by AARP and the Sacramento Employment Guide Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10-3PM Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento 95819
Career coaches and speakers, including Carleen MacKay, will be there to help people obtain new skills that will benefit them by helping them to find new ways to present themselves to prospective employers.
The public is welcome. Reservations are not required. There is no fee for the event.
The Mature Workforce - Your Competitive Advantage Wednesday, June 3, 2010 Noon-1:30 PM Sacramento, California
Recruiting, re-developing and retaining the mature workforce in order to improve organizations’ competitive advantages requires new strategies. Strategies include closing the book on 20th century rules of engagement between employers and their contributors.
If you are a Senior HR professional responsible for staffing or development, you are invited to participate in this hallmark event presented by Carleen MacKay on behalf of Wilcox, Miller & Nelson in their office in Sacramento, California.
For additional information, please contact: Carleen MacKay at 916-941-0805
GCSECA Generational Diversity Workshop
Phoenix, Arizona
May 18, 2010
Brad Taft will present an all day workshop for senior management of member companies of the Grand Canyon State Electrical Cooperative Association. He will discuss how to attract, develop and retain the workforce of the future with a special emphasis on creating a workplace environment where employees of all generations can prosper. Open to GCSECA members only.
Embrace Change 2010 Conference
April 27, 2010
Scottsdale, Arizona
Brad Taft will speak on Understanding the New World of Work at this conference for executives and professionals in transition. The event is co-sponsored by TTG Consultants, the Phoenix Business Journal and Jobing.com. For more information and to register, go to www.EmbraceChange2010.com.
Career Partners International
April 7, 2010
Sacramento, California
Carleen MacKay will join Diane Miller, head of CPIs Sacramento offices, Tom Porter State Director AARP, Charee Gillins, AARPs Assistant State Director Marketing Communications, Brice Harris, Chancellor of Los Rios Community College and Dave Butler, Director of Leed, to discuss implementing a similar cross-sector team as is working well in San Diego. By invitation.
National Council on Aging
March 24, 2010
San Francisco, California
Carleen MacKay will lead a full day workshop covering changing demographics, economic and societal challenges faced by mature workers in California. Open to staff.
National Council on Aging/American Society on Aging Annual Conference
March 16, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
In the morning, Carleen MacKay will join members of the San Diego team to present their innovative workforce solutions for mature workers struggling in a tough economy.
The same afternoon, Carleen will join Rick Moody, Director of Education & Learning for AARP National and Jim Ratliff, Chairman and CEO of Career Partners International to discuss workplace/workforce trends for mature workers. Registration open to all interested parties.
Department of Aging
March 11, 2010
Riverside, California
Presentation by Carleen MacKay of San Diego's innovative solutions for mature workers. Open to all staff members of DOA and Health & Human Services.
Contact us:
Carleen MacKay
carleenmackay@AgelessInAmerica.com
Brad Taft
bradtaft@AgelessInAmerica.com
