Workforce 2030 Summit
The Workforce 2030 Summit brings together community leaders, educators, employers, and change makers to collaborate on bold solutions that ensure Lancaster County will be a work-ready community by 2030.
Together Toward 2030
This year’s theme emphasizes the power of intentional connection, the need for bold and creative collaboration, and the catalytic role each of us plays in preparing Lancaster County for the future of work.
Whether you’re an educator, employer, nonprofit leader, or policymaker, your ideas and actions are vital to driving change and building a work-ready Lancaster County by 2030.
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and action as we:
- DISCOVER opportunities to align and coordinate efforts across education, business, and community sectors.
- CO-CREATE bold ideas that address local workforce development challenges.
- CATALYZE action by identifying pathways to implementation, investment, and impact.
What to Expect at the Workforce 2030 Summit
The Workforce 2030 Summit is not your average conference. It’s a high-energy, hands-on event built for doers and dreamers, a place where leaders from across sectors unite to tackle the real challenges shaping our region’s workforce. From closing skill gaps and strengthening talent development pathways to advancing inclusive hiring practices and expanding access to meaningful opportunities, this is where bold ideas turn into practical solutions.
Throughout the day, you’ll be guided through an interactive experience where you will have the chance to move from insight to action by mapping out tangible ideas, pressure-testing them with peers, and identifying collaborators and next steps.
Why participate in the Workforce 2030 Summit?
- Actionable Insights: The Summit isn’t just about theory; it’s about practical workforce development strategies and actionable takeaways that the community can implement immediately.
- Collaboration: The Summit provides ample opportunities for community leaders to connect across sectors, share best practices, and brainstorm solutions to common workforce development challenges.
- Impactful Outcomes: Ultimately, our goal is to drive meaningful change in the community. We measure success not just by the number of attendees, but by the real-world impact attendees make on those they serve. Funding: Summit participants have the chance to apply for Idea Incubator funds to assist with a cross-sector partnership project.
Your voice matters. Your leadership is needed. Your ideas can shape the future.
Who Should Attend the Workforce 2030 Summit?
Early Childhood/ PreK
Ensure your students are well-prepared for the future by collaborating with local businesses to align your lessons with the skills needed in the workforce. Network with community partners dedicated to the prosperity of Lancaster County through effective workforce development.
K-12 Educators
Ensure your students are career-ready by collaborating with local businesses to align your lessons with the skills needed in the workforce. Discover career opportunities within Lancaster County and network with partners dedicated to the region’s prosperity through workforce development.
K-12 Administrators
Network with community partners dedicated to Lancaster County’s prosperity through workforce development. Collaborate with local businesses to align educational programming with industry needs, connect across sectors to strategize on career readiness, and explore how to best leverage community resources to support K-12 career readiness efforts.
Higher Education Leaders
Collaborate with local businesses to align your programs with workforce needs, explore how community resources can support higher education career readiness, and network with partners dedicated to Lancaster County’s prosperity through workforce development.
Human Resources
Collaborate with educators to align the skills taught with those needed in your workforce. Explore opportunities to provide early career awareness and connect local students with your industry. Build job awareness, develop career pathways, and network with partners committed to Lancaster County’s prosperity through workforce development. Discover strategies for business-education partnerships that foster career readiness, including in-house training programs.
Business Leaders
Collaborate with educators to align workforce skills with school curricula. Connect local students with your industry through early career awareness. Network with partners for Lancaster County’s workforce development, and explore business-education strategies like in-house training and career pathway development.
Community Leaders
Ensure the prosperity of our community by networking with partners dedicated to Lancaster County’s workforce development. Discover strategies for business-education partnerships that promote career readiness.