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Upskill Mid-South Holding Industry Sector Partner Summit 

Oct. 17, 2024  The Upskill Mid-South initiative will present a unique opportunity for industry leaders in the tri-state region to engage at a partner summit aimed at strengthening the “handshake” between employers, partners and the system. 

The summit will be from noon – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus. 

“This summit is not just a gathering but a platform for learning and collaboration,” said Diane Pabich, director at the Center for Community Research and Evaluation (CCRE). “Together, we can enhance and improve middle-income job creation, retention, skills training and placements through the Sectoral Partnership process.” 

Upskill Mid-South launched in 2023 with $21.5M in funding from the Economic Development Administration to provide in-demand training to unemployed and underemployed workers based on industry-identified needs and serves 42 counties in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.  

The lunchtime program will be a dynamic and interactive experience designed to foster high-impact impressions, idea sharing and networking. It will feature panel discussions from industry leaders as well as presentations, providing a platform for active engagement.  

Panelists, who consist of industry experts with valuable insights to share, include: 

  • Opening remarks from the EDA economic development administration 
  • Joel Tracy, Chief Information Officer, IMC, and Upskill Mid-South Board Chair 
  • Antwoine Clark, Employee Development Manager, Binghampton Development Corporation  
  • Dr. Patrick Davis, Vice President of Stanton Campus at TCAT Jackson 
  • Anthony Norris, Founder and Chairman of Worldwide Label and Packaging 
  • Bernadette Fuller, Senior-Level HR and Business professional 
  • Marla Rye, President at Workforce Essentials 


Pabich encourages businesses to attend the luncheon to learn how sector partnerships can significantly enhance business and create new avenues for growth and success.  
 

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MEDIA CONTACT: 
Jennifer Godwin 
Director of Media and Public Relations 
jennifer.godwin@memphis.edu 
(O) 901.678.4822 (M) 501.529.7482

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