Lisa Bly-Jones

[Chicago Jobs Council @ChiJobsCouncil]

The Illinois Skills for Good Jobs Agenda table, coordinated by Chicago Jobs Council, just released its legislative platform featuring actions the ILGA can take to build an equity-focused workforce development ecosystem.

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

The registration deadline for CJC’s Annual Meeting is June 8! Don’t miss this year’s program, which includes an online auction, in person watch parties, an award presentation, and a fireside chat with me and Clair Minson. For more information visit: https://t.co/q8LfGpxSbp.

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

Local workforce board strategies advancing equity

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Gave a talk at 2022 WIOA Summit on Opening Session: Vision for Equity in the State. Thanks for the great turnout! #wioasummit2022 #econrecovery #futureofwork - via #Whova event app

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@ElbaAranda @ILworkNet There is no end to work around racial equity. The work continues to evolve.

[ElbaAranda @ElbaAranda]

Looking forward to @blyl_l @ILworkNet #equity #workforceequity #DEI

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@RepKinzinger Congratulations! Thanks for putting politics aside and honoring the oath you took to uphold the constitution.

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@WorkforceInvest Because we attended an in person conference at The Washington Hilton, 100 people were able to work #workforce
#NAWBTHEFORUM

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

Executive Director @workforcecnnect facilitated the Midwest Regional Conversation @WorkforceInvest #NAWBTHEFORUM
We’re collaborating to create innovative solutions!

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

For the first time ever - I’m deeply moved!

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Presenting at 1pm for WIOA Summit. If we want systemic change, we’ve got to be intentional about Equity and Inclusion.

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

As the Midwest Regional Liaison of @WorkforceInvest, I want to share what we do. What is a Workforce Development Board? https://t.co/lwH3akeoFX via @YouTube

[The Workforce Connection @WorkforceTWC]

The newest episode of the @WorkforcePod features Dr. Bly-Jones & clips from “Building a Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” – an employer forum featuring speaker Dr. Sean Bailey. Listen & subscribe here: https://t.co/D8pI2GWisY

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

I’m inspired by my work with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Workforce Development. Be what you want to see!

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There’s more to do - Adding diversity is only the beginning

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

#MLKDay
We all have a role in creating a more equitable and fair society

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

Leadership requires the ability to prioritize people AND projects. It’s not an either or

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

Everyone needs to get tasks done, but it’s also important to build relationships and develop people. Here’s how leaders can learn to balance their task- and people-related needs at work. https://t.co/A8neJzvmp6

[Lisa Bly-Jones @blyl_l]

As I reflect on the past year, this Angela Davis quote says it all!

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Competency Based Education is another option. Access to quality career paths is critical to advancing equity.

[Jobs for the Future (JFF) @jfftweets]

JFF & @CBENetwork invite colleges and universities to join the movement to break down inequities in #HigherEd by accelerating access to equitable #CBE programs. Learn how The Equity Collaboratory can benefit your institution and its students: https://t.co/q7VPRzy4Y4