2023 Education Symposium
Building an Effective Workforce
In 2013 the Chamber began dialogue to create a bridge between industry and education in order to create a workforce that meets the needs of businesses.
The great work continues annually through this event! Attendees continue to discuss partnership models that are effective. Participants are also taking a look at the current changes in schools, discussing how industry can provide effective feedback, and calling for action.
Success in education not only guarantees a future for students but the positive growth of business and community. To continue our support of education in Houston's East End we depend on valuable donations from people like you. Make a tax-deductible donation today and become a proud supporter of Houston's success.
2023 Speakers
Breakfast Keynote Speaker
SESSION A:
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs, And Future Of Healthcare Industry
Dr. Peter Hu
Associate Dean of the School of Health Professions,
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Session A:
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs And Future Of Healthcare Industry
Eric Bing
CEO
College of Healthcare Professionals
Session A:
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs, And Future Of Healthcare Industry
Kenya Steele
Assistant Dean of Outreach,
Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Session A:
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs, And Future Of Healthcare Industry
Jamie Lard
Administrative Director of Employee Relations,
Harris Health System
Session A:
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs, And Future Of Healthcare Industry
Paula H. Whitfield
Moderator
Managing Partner,
Hunter Burton Consulting
Session B:
Workforce Demands & Opportunities In The Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Fields
Jim Griffin
Senior Vice President of Petrochemicals,
Energy & Technology, San Jacinto College
Session B:
Workforce Demands & Opportunities In The Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Fields
Dr. Mike Webster
Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Instruction,
Houston Community College
Session B:
Workforce Demands & Opportunities In The Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Fields
Lon Brenner
VP & General Manager,
Valero - Houston Refinery
Session B:
Workforce Demands & Opportunities In The Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Fields
Greg Nevermann
Site Manager,
LyondellBasell
Session B:
Workforce Demands & Opportunities In The Petrochemical, Energy & Technology Fields
Michelle Hundley
Moderator
Economic Development Lead,
CenterPoint Energy
Session C:
Trade Skills For Houston's Job Demands - Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
Charles Montgomery
Safety Representative,
ILA - South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District
Session C:
Trade Skills For Houston's Job Demands - Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
Mitch Heiserman
Business Development Manager,
Gulf Stream Marine
Session C:
Trade Skills For Houston's Job Demands - Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
Paul Puente
Executive Secretary,
Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council
Session C:
Trade Skills For Houston's Job Demands - Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
Sam Cook
Area Manager,
CenterPoint Energy - East District
Session C:
Trade Skills For Houston's Job Demands - Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
Cyndi Stewart
Moderator
Leadership Coach & Strategist
Session D:
A Sea Of Challenges & Opportunities: Sustain, Promote And Grow The Maritime & Logistics Industry
Shari Carter
Program Director of Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management,
Houston Community College - SE
Session D:
A Sea Of Challenges & Opportunities: Sustain, Promote And Grow The Maritime & Logistics Industry
Candace Diggs
Vice President of Customer Service,
Gulf Winds International
Session D:
A Sea Of Challenges & Opportunities: Sustain, Promote And Grow The Maritime & Logistics Industry
Jacquie Hall
Maritime Education Outreach Manager, Port Houston
Session D:
A Sea Of Challenges & Opportunities: Sustain, Promote And Grow The Maritime & Logistics Industry
Captain Clint Winegar
Presiding Officer,
Houston Pilots
Session D:
Amy Arrowood
Moderator
Director of the Maritime Credit Program, San Jacinto College Maritime Campus
LUNCH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Reginald Desroches
President,
Rice University
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Doreen Anderson
Valero - Houston Refinery
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Donald Bowers
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2023 Event Gallery
Exhibitors
Space City Credit Union
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Amegy Bank of Texas
Carlos Garcia Realty
Gulf Winds International
Social Media Sponsor
Registration Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Lunch Sponsor
Teacher of the Year Sponsor
Printing Sponsor
