Partnering with Purpose

Strong Partnerships are a key ingredient to in the navigating a successful path through some big issues challenging our industry.  While strong labor-management relations are important, when it comes to resolving barriers to workforce development and retention, the solution may lie outside the industry.  Leveraging the strengths, networks and knowledge of non-profits, community organizations, or government entities brings resources and expertise that goes beyond our industry’s current capabilities.  In this session, you will learn how and why these partnerships can work.

Key Highlights:

  • Manage community relations with non-profit and community organizations.
  • The Power of Local Collaboration: Understand the significance of local collaboration and partnerships in recruitment and retention efforts. Discover how a united approach can benefit both workers and the community.
  • Identifying Community Partners: Explore the process of identifying and engaging with potential community partners. We’ll discuss the types of organizations and institutions that can aid in your efforts.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Understand the importance of collecting and analyzing data to make informed decisions about recruitment and retention strategies. We’ll explore key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms.
  • Facilitator Role: Learn about the role of a facilitator in bridging the communication and collaboration between unions, contractors, and community partners. The facilitator’s expertise in community engagement and relationship building will be pivotal in the success of these efforts.
  • Case Studies and Success Stories: Gain inspiration from real-world examples of unions and local representatives that have successfully implemented community partnership strategies for recruitment and retention.

Whether you’re a union leader, a local representative, or anyone interested in collaborative workforce development, this session will provide you with actionable insights and empower you to build stronger and more vibrant local communities. Join us and embark on the journey of effective collaboration and best practices in partnering with purpose.

Speaker:

 

Dushaw Hockett
SPACEs

Dushaw Hockett is the founder and Executive Director of SPACEs, a Washington, DC-based organization dedicated to bridging the gap between what people imagine and what they achieve. A native New Yorker who now resides in Maryland, Dushaw has over 25 years of experience in the areas of leadership development, organizational transformation and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

He’s the former Director of Special Initiatives for the Center for Community Change (CCC), a 40-plus year old national organization founded in the memory of the late Robert F. Kennedy. He’s also a former aide to Representative Nydia M. Velazquez (NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee and the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

Dushaw has written several publications focused on citizen engagement and cross-cultural communication. They include Not Part of the Plan, Crossing Borders and A Hope Unseen. He has served on the boards of numerous local and national organizations, including the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).  He’s currently a founding board member of the Perception Institute, a consortium of researchers and practitioners who translate cutting edge research on race and gender into strategies that reduce bias and increase belonging.

Dushaw’s current work includes Allies for Inclusion, a multi-year project with the National Park Service (NPS). The project equips park service employees with the skills needed to create environments that support inclusion and belonging. Dushaw has worked with a diversity of clients including Cracker Barrel, Disney, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU).