2024 MIDWEST CONFERENCE AGENDA WITH LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Time/Title Speakers
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9:00 - 9:15 AM CT
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9:15-9:30 AM CT
Welcome
 Nicole Jarvis LMSW, Assistant Director of Programs, Cancer and Careers No CE/CNE/PDC credit
9:30-11:45 AM CT
Navigating Work: Effective Strategies After Diagnosis
  • Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, Assistant Director of Programs, Cancer and Careers
  • Scott Sinclair, Senior Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers
  • Attendees will be able to describe methods for gathering the necessary information and getting organized in order to create an action plan for patients working during or after treatment.
  • Attendees will be able to explain the nuances of disclosure in the workplace and identify considerations for patients who are making disclosure decisions.
  • Attendees will be able to give examples of effective communication techniques in the workplace when managing a diagnosis.
    		• 2.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    - ASWMB & NYSED (social work)
    - ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    - SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    11:45-12:45 PM CT
    Lunch     		No CE/CNE/PDC credit
    12:45-2:00 PM CT
    Job Search Tools: Using AI Strategically    		 Adam Goldberg, VP, People Development & Learning, L'Oréal
  • Attendees will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what AI is.
  • Attendees will be able to recognize the strategic use of AI as a job searching tool that can assist those seeking work after cancer.
  • Attendees will be able to describe best practices for effectively using AI to help address common job search challenges for individuals with a cancer diagnosis. 
    		•  1.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    -ASWB & NYSED (social work) -ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    -SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    2:00-2:15 PM CT
    Break    		 No CE/CNE/PDC credit
    2:15-3:30 PM CT
    Balancing Work & Cancer: Resetting Boundaries    		 Ali Schaffer, LCSW, Counselor, Speaker, Educator
  • Attendees will be able to identify the benefits of setting boundaries at work for cancer patients/survivors.
  • Attendees will be able to describe the negative impact of a lack of boundaries at work during/after treatment for cancer.
  • Attendees will be able to support patients/survivors in identifying areas to implement and/or reset their boundaries and how to do so.
    		•  1.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    -ASWB & NYSED (social work) -ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    -SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    3:30-4:00 PM CT
    Closing Remarks    		 Scott Sinclair, Senior Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers No CE/CNE/PDC credit

    Sponsors of the 2024 Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer

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    Genentech

    Silver

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    Bronze

      LLS 

    Patron

      AllsupServier