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- Date: Friday November 22nd
- Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
University California Irvine
UCI Conference Center, Pacific Ballroom
311 W Peltason Dr, Irvine, CA 92697 - Cost: $0
Because of the generous support of our funders and sponsors, we are now able to offer the conference at no charge for attendees. - Parking: Parking is included with your registration and is conveniently located directly across from the UCI Conference Center. Please check in with the attendant with your name at the parking kiosk. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP
- Each attendee will receive a Veteran Employment Resource Guide.
- A Networking Lunch is Included
- Questions/ Accommodations: Please email Jeff Pagano with any questions or special accommodations you may require at: paganoj@uci.edu
Conference Agenda
8:00 am
Registration Opens – Coffee & Pastries
8:30 am
Welcome and Introductions:
Dr. Willie L. Banks Jr. Vice Chancellor, Office of Student Affairs, UCI
8:35 am
National Human Resource Association
Jillian Lappetito, NHRA OC President and UCI Alumni
8:45 am
Dispelling the False Narrative Regarding Veterans; Understanding Warrior Culture, Communication and how to leverage their unique talents
Jeff Andrade: US Department of Veteran Affairs, South County Vet Center, Readjustment Therapist
10:00 am
Why Hire Veterans? Expanding Perspectives for our HR Professionals
Frank Fletcher, Employment Development Department
10:35 am
Break
10:45 am
Building a Successful Veteran Program as a Part of Your Hiring and Retention Strategy
Kevin Traw Vice President, United Health Group, Retired US Air Force Colonel
Dennis Tucker, LA Metro, Veteran’s Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Dept.
Jeff Matsen, Edwards Lifesciences, Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management,
Roy Kobayashi, Crown Equipment, Veteran Recruitment Director
Carl Soares, Northrop Grumman – Veterans Initiative Program Manager
11:40 am
Translating Military Skills for Hiring Professionals
Kevin Traw, Vice President, UnitedHealth Group
Danielle Grigsby, Quality Analyst, UnitedHealth Group
12:10 pm
Keynote Speech / Networking Luncheon
Brigadier General (CA) Denton Knapp – California State Guard
1:00 pm
The Relationship Between Maintaining Identity and Retention of Veteran Employees
Jeff Andrade (VA)
Brigadier General (CA) Denton Knapp – California State Guard
Kevin Kothlow, Team Rubicon, State Administrator, Southern California
Carl Soares, Northrop Grumman – Veterans Initiative Program Manager – Veteran Resource Group “VERITAS”
Miguel Vasquez, Mission Continues
2:00 pm
Where to Find Them, Sourcing “Right Fit & Ready,” Veteran Talent
Jay Wall, UCI, Associate Director Employer Relations, Office of Career Pathways
Robert Rodriguez, Tierney Center, OC Goodwill, Employment Programs Supervisor
Mary Ann Profeta, Working Wardrobes/VetNet, VP Career Success Institute
Rob Claudio, Employment Development Department, Deputy Division Chief, Orange County Region
Carl Soares, Northrop Grumman – Veterans Initiative Program Manager
3:00 PM pm
Veteran Legal Topics and Updates for HR Professionals
Grace Tonner, UCI School of Law
Nancy Ise, U.S. Department of Labor, Update Employment Laws for Guard, Reserve and Veterans
Ryan Ueda, Public Law Center Veterans Program
Lon Hurwitz, Judge, Orange County Superior Court
3:45 pm
Closing & Program Evaluation
4:00 pm
Program Ends