Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center

Upcoming Events at Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center

• Building Community Connections Conference (f.k.a. Nonprofit Training Day)

  Hawkeye ATD's Building Community Connections Conference (formerly known as Non-Profit Training Day) is an award-winning event where we give back to the community. This conference is great for staff, volunteers, and board members of non-profits, employees with talent development as a small portion of their role, and individuals who are new to talent development or looking for a fresh perspective. Join us for an informative, fun, and energizing day that will help you better support talent development efforts. Your registration includes access to an expert panel, three breakout sessions of your choice, lunch and snacks, and chances to win door prizes. The day will wrap up with the opportunity to connect with ATD Members to learn how they can volunteer or offer pro-bono services to help you develop talent at nonprofit organizations. When: Thursday, May 1. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The Conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: Kirkwood Community College: Linn County Regional Center located at 1770 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, IA 52233. Cost: Includes sessions, session materials, lunch, snacks and beverages. $55 for the General Public $35 for Students and Staff, Volunteers, or Board Members of Non-Profits $45 for ATD Members Register Today! BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens! 8:30 a.m. ATD Welcome 9:00 a.m. Kickoff (Panel of Presenters) 10:00 a.m. 15-minute break 10:15 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions Personal Track: Your Values, Your Compass: Finding Yourself Through What Matters Most - Amy Guardado Professional Track: Building Psychological Safety - Sarah Hermanson Organizational Track: Leading Change with Confidence: Navigating the 4 Stages of Transformation - Helena Long 11:30 a.m. Lunch 12:15 p.m. 1st Round of Afternoon Breakout Sessions Personal Track: Break Out of Burnout: Align With What Fuels You Instead - Sheri Zevenbergen Professional Track: Mastering Communication Styles: Unlocking Effective Interactions Across Different Personalities - Helena Long Organizational Track: Stronger Teams, Stronger Organizations: The Power of Team Health - Steven Wilson 1:30 p.m. 15-minute break 1:45 p.m. 2nd Round of Afternoon Breakout Sessions Personal Track: The Empathy Edge: The Power of Empathy in Leadership - Megan Thole Professional Track: A.I.: Steamline, Automate, Innovate - Tara Louisa Allen Organizational Track: Blended Learning on a Budget: Combining Online and Offline Training for Maximum Impact - Destery Hildenbrand 2:45 p.m. 15-minute break 3:00 p.m. Networking & Closing - Member and Attendee Cultivating Connections 4:00 p.m. End 2025-03-31 16:00:00 -0500

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  Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center

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