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Greater Washington Apprentice Network – May Employer Briefing

The Greater Washington Apprenticeship Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the first Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

The featured speakers for the May GWAN Employer Briefing are:

  • Featured Employer: Chris Gros, Vice President of Talent, NT Concepts
  • Featured Resource: Taylor Johnson, Talent Solutions Business Manager, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Event Date May, 5

Event Time 6:00am - 7:00am

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