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\nThrough case studies\, panels\, and cross‑\;sector conversations\, the summit will spotlight what'\;s working right now from construction and skilled trades to film\, entertainment\, and technology while addressing the widening performance gap between AI‑\;fluent and lagging organizations. The goal: a shared playbook for people‑\;centered\, future‑\;ready adoption.
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\nProgram Agenda
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\n1:00 - 1:30 PM | Networking &\; Light Refreshments
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\n1:30 - 1:40 PM | Welcome &\; Opening Remarks
\nFocus: Overview of the summit theme\, goals\, and the future of regional workforce development.
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\nSpeaker: Leonardo McClarty\, President &\; CEO\, Fayette Chamber
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\n1:40 - 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Human First\, AI Powered: The Future of High Performing Teams
\nFocus: Insights on how AI helps businesses scale by expanding capability and performance.
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\nSpeaker: \; \;Brian Fletcher\, Fractional CTO &\; Co-Founder of FM
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\n2:00 - 2:30 PM | Panel #1: The Generational Workforce Divide &\; Productivity Gap
\nFocus: Expectations\, alignment\, productivity losses\, and strategies for engagement across generations.
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\nModerator: Jason Campbell\, MAU
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\nPanelists:\n\n
\n\;2:30 - 2:50 PM | Presenter #2: \;The Growth of Film &\; Entertainment in Fayette: Advancing from Production Support to High-Impact Career Opportunities
\nFocus: \;This session explores Fayette'\;s evolving film and entertainment landscape\, highlighting its transition from production support services to a dynamic ecosystem that cultivates high-impact career pathways and drives regional economic growth
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\nSpeaker: Jeffrey Stepakoff - CEO\, Trilith Institute
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\n2:50 - 3:00 PM | Break
\nRefreshments and networking.
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\n3:00 - 3:30 PM | Panel #2: AI Beyond ChatGPT: Real Use Cases
\nFocus: \;Showcasing practical AI adoption across local industries (construction\, HVAC\, film/entertainment\, healthcare\, and more). Discussion includes platforms\, strengths\, and applications beyond administrative tasks\, such as reducing human error and increasing productivity.
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\nModerator: Richard Andrews - VP of Economic Development\, Southern Crescent Technical College
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\nPanelists:\n\n
\n3:30 - 3:50 PM | \; Speaker #3: Rethinking Workforce Readiness
\nFocus: \;Where education and business align to deliver workforce solutions. Exploring emerging skills\, technology access challenges\, and opportunities across K‑\;12\, technical colleges\, and universities.
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\nSpeaker: \;Doug Hooker - Former Executive Director\, Atlanta Regional Commission\; Former Interim Director\, CareerRise
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\n3:50 - 4:20 PM | Panel #3: The Future of Creative\, Skilled Trades &\; Technical Workforc
\nFocus: Exploring opportunities in entertainment\, skilled trades\, and technology‑\;enabled industries.
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\nModerator: Dennis McGourik - Regional Director\, South Metro\, Atlanta Gas Light
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\nPanelist:\n\n
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\n\nWorkforce 2040 explores the evolving partnership between people and intelligent tools and what it means for Fayette County'\;s economic future. This year'\;s theme centers on augmentation\, not replacement\, highlighting how AI can elevate productivity\, creativity\, and decision‑\;making across the region'\;s most important industries.
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\nAttendees will gain practical insight into:
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- How employers can adopt AI responsibly and competitively \n
- The new skills portfolio required for tomorrow'\;s workforce \n
- Ways educators\, business leaders\, and policymakers can align to accelerate talent readiness \n
\nThrough case studies\, panels\, and cross‑\;sector conversations\, the summit will spotlight what'\;s working right now from construction and skilled trades to film\, entertainment\, and technology while addressing the widening performance gap between AI‑\;fluent and lagging organizations. The goal: a shared playbook for people‑\;centered\, future‑\;ready adoption.
\n
\nProgram Agenda
\n
\n1:00 - 1:30 PM | Networking &\; Light Refreshments
\n \;
\n1:30 - 1:40 PM | Welcome &\; Opening Remarks
\nFocus: Overview of the summit theme\, goals\, and the future of regional workforce development.
\n \;
\nSpeaker: Leonardo McClarty\, President &\; CEO\, Fayette Chamber
\n \;
\n1:40 - 2:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Human First\, AI Powered: The Future of High Performing Teams
\nFocus: Insights on how AI helps businesses scale by expanding capability and performance.
\n
\nSpeaker: \; \;Brian Fletcher\, Fractional CTO &\; Co-Founder of FM
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\n2:00 - 2:30 PM | Panel #1: The Generational Workforce Divide &\; Productivity Gap
\nFocus: Expectations\, alignment\, productivity losses\, and strategies for engagement across generations.
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\nModerator: Jason Campbell\, MAU
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\nPanelists:\n\n
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- Alexis Davis\, PHR\, sHRBP \, \;President\, Crimson Leadership Group (former VP of People &\; Culture\, Rinnai) \n
- Dr. Teaa "\;Dr. TAB"\; \;Allston‑\;Bing\, SPHR\, SHRM‑\;CP - \;Director of Human Resources\, City of Peachtree City \n
- \;Craig Jeffery - \;Managing Partner\, Strategic Treasurer \n
\n\;2:30 - 2:50 PM | Presenter #2: \;The Growth of Film &\; Entertainment in Fayette: Advancing from Production Support to High-Impact Career Opportunities
\nFocus: \;This session explores Fayette'\;s evolving film and entertainment landscape\, highlighting its transition from production support services to a dynamic ecosystem that cultivates high-impact career pathways and drives regional economic growth
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\nSpeaker: Jeffrey Stepakoff - CEO\, Trilith Institute
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\n2:50 - 3:00 PM | Break
\nRefreshments and networking.
\n
\n3:00 - 3:30 PM | Panel #2: AI Beyond ChatGPT: Real Use Cases
\nFocus: \;Showcasing practical AI adoption across local industries (construction\, HVAC\, film/entertainment\, healthcare\, and more). Discussion includes platforms\, strengths\, and applications beyond administrative tasks\, such as reducing human error and increasing productivity.
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\nModerator: Richard Andrews - VP of Economic Development\, Southern Crescent Technical College
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\nPanelists:\n\n
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- Braden Fargo - \;Business Development Manager\, Southtree Commercial \n
- Trevvour Garner - \;General Manager of innovation Development\, Southern Company Gas \n
\n3:30 - 3:50 PM | \; Speaker #3: Rethinking Workforce Readiness
\nFocus: \;Where education and business align to deliver workforce solutions. Exploring emerging skills\, technology access challenges\, and opportunities across K‑\;12\, technical colleges\, and universities.
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\nSpeaker: \;Doug Hooker - Former Executive Director\, Atlanta Regional Commission\; Former Interim Director\, CareerRise
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\n3:50 - 4:20 PM | Panel #3: The Future of Creative\, Skilled Trades &\; Technical Workforc
\nFocus: Exploring opportunities in entertainment\, skilled trades\, and technology‑\;enabled industries.
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\nModerator: Dennis McGourik - Regional Director\, South Metro\, Atlanta Gas Light
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\nPanelist:\n\n
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- Dr. Irvin Clark - \;President\, Southern Crescent Technical College \n
- Jim Kelleher - President &\; CEO\, Georgia Association of Manufacturers \n
- Brandon Chadwick - Training Coordinator\, Western Operations\, Georgia QuickStart \n
4:20 - \;4:40 PM | Closing Keynote: \;AI\, Workforce Development and Georgia'\;s Future.
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\nSpeaker: Jamal Jessie - \;Regional Workforce Development\, Google
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\n4:40 PM | Closing Remarks &\; Transition to Engage After Hours Networking