Partnering Around Employment

Join us for Partnering Around Employment on April 30, 2026, an interactive community workforce event where employers, community partners, and job seekers come together to connect, collaborate, and strengthen employment opportunities across Pittsburgh.

What time and where?

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Doors open and registration begins at 12:30p

UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center

6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

This event is designed to create a welcoming space for meaningful conversation, shared resources, and real connections. Whether you are supporting job seekers, hiring talent, or exploring your own career path, this session offers an opportunity to engage with others who are working toward the same goal, building stronger pathways to employment.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from featured speakers, participate in open discussion, and connect directly with organizations and professionals who provide career support, training opportunities, and employment connections throughout the Pittsburgh area.

This is more than just an event, it’s a space to exchange ideas, build relationships, and gain insight into today’s workforce landscape.

What to expect:

• Discussion: Hear from employers, community partners, and workforce professionals about current hiring trends and workforce needs.

• Networking: Build connections with organizations, partners, and professionals across Pittsburgh.

• Resource Sharing: Learn about programs, services, and opportunities available to support employment and career growth.

Whether you are looking to collaborate, connect, or explore new opportunities, this event provides a valuable space to engage and move forward with purpose.

Register today to secure your spot and be part of Partnering Around Employment, where connections lead to opportunity.

Info: The session begins with registration and networking at 12:30 PM, followed by a welcome at 1:05 PM. At 1:20 PM, attendees will hear from featured speaker Khalif Ali, MSW. The session continues with an open discussion at 2:00 PM and concludes with light refreshments. Hosted by Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) in partnership with UPMC, this session brings employers and community organizations together to strengthen workforce efforts through collaboration, shared insight, and meaningful partnership, while creating space to exchange resources and improve access to employment opportunities across Pittsburgh.

Info: The session begins with registration and networking at 12:30 PM, followed by a welcome at 1:05 PM. At 1:20 PM, attendees will hear from featured speaker Marcus A. Cofield, Program Manager of Academic Service Partnerships at UPMC. The session continues with an open discussion at 2:00 PM and concludes with light refreshments. Hosted by Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) through the Community2Work® (C2W) program in partnership with UPMC, this session provides guidance, support, and direct access to opportunities, including résumé assistance, application support, and connections to roles aligned with participants’ skills and interests.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, 6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

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