# Event Details - **Event Name**: Skills Based Hiring - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Feb, 2027 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 03 Feb, 2027 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for this event sponsored by the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works!About this EventJoin the Industry Talent Councils of West Michigan Works! for an engaging session focused on skills-based hiring and innovative approaches to talent acquisition.Attend to:Explore how prioritizing skills can help employers access a broader and more diverse talent pool.Hear from a panel of regional leaders about how they identify, assess and develop workforce skills.Network with peers over lunch.Join us on Feb. 3 from noon - 1 p.m. at West Michigan Works! North West Service Center, located at 215 Straight Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49504.Lunch is included in your ticket purchase, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today!West Michigan Works! would like to thank our generous sponsors: , , , , and for making this event possible.Agenda🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PMArrival/Check-In🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PMWelcome and Introductions🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:50 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PMQ & A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/skills-based-hiring/100001994901995570 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council - **lat**: 42.9676665 - **long**: -85.6884621 - **full address**: West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council, 215 Straight Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Skills Based Hiring - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/91049f0824d98d8f23ea93b6e62469e0687c27e503a4115e797b434c7cd9e13c-rimg-w1200-h627-dcd82828-gmir.jpg?v=1785824338 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Skills Based Hiring being held? - **A:** Skills Based Hiring takes place on Wed, 03 Feb, 2027 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 03 Feb, 2027 at 01:00 pm at West Michigan Works! and ACSET: Area Community Services Employment and Training Council, 215 Straight Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Skills Based Hiring? - **A:** Skills Based Hiring is organized by West Michigan Works!. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Skills Based Hiring is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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