OETA Rendezvous Conference 2025

Join Us at the Rendezvous

in support of Oregon’s workforce

Join us for OETA’s flagship annual event, a dynamic one and a half day training retreat bringing industry experts, thought leaders, and passionate professionals together to train workforce professionals to improve their skills. This exclusive gathering offers opportunities for in-person discussions, engaging presentations, mentorship, and thoughtful insights from renowned specialists.

During these two days, you will have the opportunity to gain insights into providing compassionate and effective customer service by understanding trauma-informed approaches. Learn how to create supportive environments and interactions that promote healing and resilience while navigating the ethical complexities of colleague and rehabilitation community care with expert guidance.

You can equip yourself with the latest update in workforce operational standards and empowerment coaching strategies. Use this time to discover how to cultivate essential employability skills for job seekers and apply hospitality principles to your workplace to foster collaboration, engagement, and mutual respect among participants.

Explore innovative approaches to delivering business services that drive economic growth and prosperity in Oregon. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with industry experts, thought leaders, and passionate professionals at the forefront of shaping Oregon’s workforce future. Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation driving positive change in our community.

The 2024 OETA Rendezvous Conference will be held April 28-29, 2025 at the Hallmark Resort Hotel in Newport, Oregon. This conference will bring together workforce professionals in all capacities, to learn, train, and explore new trends, best practices, and updated standards. Our goal is to train workforce professionals across the state of Oregon together, to build a more comprehensive, collaborative, and effective model of service to Oregonians.

Tickets will go on sale February 2025.

2024 Keynote – Tiffany Grimes

Creating Coaching Cultures; Bringing the Neuroscience of Coaching into Workforce Development

Tiffany Grimes, Empower Lead Coach and Founder of Evolutionary Consulting and Empower: Tiffany’s focus is to help people understand and manage human behavior through the lens of neuroscience

She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation. Tiffany is also a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Specialty Master Trainer through Portland State University’s Oregon Registry Training Program, national presenter, and published author. Grimes also holds a Master’s Degree in Management (MIM) with a focus on organizational development.

Our 2024 Exhibitor

Our 2024 Sponsors

Session Details

Please check back soon for more session details!

day one
Monday, April 22

7:15 AM-8:30 AM – Breakfast in Salon

Kick-off the day with breakfast and networking!

8:30 AM-8:40 AM – WELCOME by OWP/Emcee in Salon
8:40 AM-8:45 AM – Intro Keynote by presenting sponsor

8:45 AM-10:15 AM – “KEYNOTE – Tiffany Grimes; Creating Coaching Cultures; Bringing the Neuroscience of Coaching into Workforce Development”

10:15 AM-10:20 AM – OWP/Emcee to thank keynote & introduce the break

10:20 AM-10:45 AM – Break in lobby

10:45 AM-12:15 PM – Coinciding presentations
One: Trauma Informed Customer Service
Two: WorkSource Oregon Operational Standards Overview & Rollout Plan

12:15 PM-1:15 PM – Lunch in Salon

1:15 PM-2:45 PM – Coinciding presentations
One: DEI/HR; Cultural Competencies
Two: Employability Skills

2:45 PM-3:00 PM – Break in lobby

3:00 PM-4:30 PM – Coinciding presentations
One: Empowerment Coaching
Two: Applying Hospitality to Workforce

4:30 PM-4:45 PM – Break in lobby

5:15 PM-6:30 PM – Reception kicked off by keynote

day two

Tuesday, April 23

7:30 AM-8:15 AM – Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:15 AM-8:30 AM – WELCOME by OWP/Emcee in Salon

8:30 AM-9:00 AM – Mindfulness Broadcast

9:00 AM-9:15 AM – Raffle, Thank you and Break Announcement

9:15 AM-9:30 AM – Break in Exhibit Hall

9:30 AM-11:00 AM – Coinciding presentations

One: Ethics of Colleague and Rehabilitation Community Care

Two: Business Services

11:00 AM-11:30 AM – Break in Exhibit Hall

Train the Trainer (invitation only)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – April 23rd

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM – April 24th

These times are placeholders, details coming.

Hallmark Resort

There’s nothing like the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean to inspire creativity, brainstorm the next best idea, or build camaraderie at the Hallmark Resort in Newport.

To make reservations, you must call the hotel directly at 1-855-391-2484 and identify yourself as a participant of the Oregon Employment & Training Association to receive the group rate. All reservation requests must be received on or before March 22, 2025

Get Your Tickets – On Sale February 2025

The conference will bring together Oregon businesses, educators, public agency leaders, community-based organizations, elected officials, and workforce professionals to explore local, state, and national best practices, emerging workforce trends, and innovative solutions.

The 2025 OETA Rendezvous Conference will be held April 28-29, 2025 at the Hallmark Resort Hotel in Newport, Oregon.

Cost for members is $375 per person.

Cost for non-members is $475 per person.

FAQS

 

The conference shared is organized by the Oregon Employment & Training Association (OETA). OETA’s conferences and activities historically have a specific focus on workforce professionals within the state of Oregon. They aim to provide resources and recognition primarily to individuals actively involved in workforce development. This conference, like OETA’s other initiatives, emphasizes Workforce Professionals’ Skills Development. Workshops are tailored to enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional growth of workforce development practitioners. They offer training sessions and opportunities for certification credits, specifically geared towards skill development within the field.

On the other hand, the Working Together Conference (WTC) is a larger-scale event organized by the Oregon Workforce Partnership (OWP) with a broader scope. WTC brings together a diverse array of stakeholders from various sectors, including businesses, educators, government agencies, elected officials, and community organizations. Its primary focus is on addressing workforce development challenges and opportunities at a more comprehensive level.

If you have any more questions or need further information around sponsorship, please feel free to ask.

 

Newport, Oregon at the Hallmark Hotel

 

YES! Please do. We have a block of rooms set aside for you. To make reservations, you must call the hotel directly at 1-855-391-2484 and identify yourself as participants of the Oregon Employment & Training Association to receive the group rate. All reservation requests must be received on or before March 22, 2024. Individual guests will be responsible for room, tax, and incidental charges upon checkout.

 

The member price is $375 and the non-member price is $475 and includes a 1-year OETA membership.

 

No, but we are willing to transfer your spot to another person who can come in your place.

 

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The Oregon Employment and Training Association was founded on October 27th, 2005.