WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Conference
Economic disenfranchisement is a critical barrier to Black LGBTQ+ thriving. We host an annual workforce development conference to reduce unemployment, develop nonprofit leaders, and develop professional networks.
Looking Back on the 2023 Workforce Development Conference
Lighthouse Foundation’s annual Workforce Development Conference convenes Black LGBTQ+ professionals and unemployed people from across Illinois to get culturally-specific information about learn about best practices and strategies to boost the workforce. Sessions will be geared to attendees from the full range of career experience in the industry, from senior leaders to entry-level employees.
Our inaugural conference featured free headshots, panel discussions with industry professionals, workshops geared towards subcommunities such as trans people and seniors, individualized resume reviews, mock Interviews, and a keynote by an award-winning speaker.
Sponsor the next Workforce Development Conference
Do you want to support Black LGBTQ+ professionals and/or the organizations they work for? We are seeking sponsors for our 2024 Workforce Development Conference! Contact us to learn more.