Program Details
Alice @Work...
Key Objectives
1. Define ALICE and explore where ALICE appears in attendees' workplaces and daily lives. 2. Understand the connection between ALICE workforce supports and employee recruitment and retention. 3. Learn about ALICE @ Work and consider participation in an upcoming ALICE @ Work cohort.
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is the essential workforce we rely on every day. These workers are critical to keep our businesses, our economy, and our households running, yet they do not earn enough to afford their family’s basic needs. ALICE @ Work equips companies to support and empower their ALICE workforce through strategies that positively impact recruitment and retention. Learn how your company can join the ALICE @ Work movement.
Abby Hughes Holsclaw
Sr. Director Asset Funders Network at Proper Southern Strategies
Abby also serves as a senior director for the Asset Funders Network where she leads the Arkansas Asset Funders Network, oversees three additional regional tables in LA, the Carolinas, and Memphis, TN. She offers thought-leadership to the direction of the organization on the leadership team, leads the national conference, and specifically engages southern funders. Abby’s passion for financial security issues led her to start Proper Southern Strategies to offer nonprofits and philanthropy guidance as they add their voices to the economic opportunity and financial security fields. She coordinates two AR-focused funder tables and oversees the Connection Hub helping AR-based nonprofits seeks and secure federal grants. Previously, Abby served as the national senior director of philanthropy at Goodwill Industries International, and served at the National League of Cities leading two portfolio areas – family economic success and early childhood. Abby holds a Masters of Public Policy and Administration from Baylor University, and is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University.
Mollie Palmer, Mollie Palmer
Vice President of Communication and Engagement at Heart of Arkansas United Way
Mollie Palmer serves as the Vice President of Communication and Engagement for the Heart of Arkansas United Way. In this role, she oversees marketing and communication, as well as grantmaking activities, programs, and partnerships. She joined United Way in 2017 after her tenure as the Director of Together For Hope Arkansas, a community development nonprofit focused on literacy and youth leadership development in Helena, Arkansas. Mollie holds a master’s degree in Community Development Policy and Practice from the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy, and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Arkansas State University. Mollie is a lifelong Arkansan and lover of travel.
Date: Mon, October 21, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 pm| Add to Calendar
Location: Room 208
Category: Workforce Readiness
HRCI Credits:
1.00 General HRCI Recertification credits available.
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SHRM Credits:
1.00 SHRM Recertification credits available.
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Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.