Workforce Development Roundtable Discussions

Presentation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: B131 & 132 (Level 1)

CE: 1.5

CEU Type(s): BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, RESNET

Dr. Janell Hills-Thomas

Managing Partner
Monochrome Consulting
Fresno, Texas
T.J. Lessing (he/him/his)

Program Recruiter
Green Jobs Academy
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Sarah Northrup (she/her/hers)

Workforce Program Manager
Center for Energy & Environment
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hal Smith

CEO
Halco Home Solutions
Phelps, New York
XW

Xavier Walter

Outreach Director
Building Performance Association
Diana, West Virginia
EB

Ellen Barlas

Principal Director of Workforce Development
Slipstream

In this interactive roundtable session, designed to foster dialogue and idea-sharing, attendees will have the opportunity to contribute their perspectives, ask questions, and exchange practical solutions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and new connections to strengthen workforce development efforts within their own organizations.

Participants will engage in a dynamic discussion on key challenges such as: engaging veterans, HBCUs, and re-entry populations in the workforce, enhancing retention and talent pipeline, job placement, and creating scalable pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. You can join the topic of most interest to you and gain new insights in the ongoing efforts to grow the workforce.