Contact: Dawn Marie Yankeelov, ASPectx, Cell: 548-1304 for Catalyst Learning School at Work Customer Conference; www.schoolatwork.com

Date of Event: SCHOOL AT WORK CUSTOMER CONFERENCE FOR HOSPITALS BY LOUISVILLE-BASED CATALYST LEARNING, AUGUST 7-8, 2008, “CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT”

Location: HYATT REGENCY DOWNTOWN

Time: 7:30 am TO 4:15 pm ON THURSDAY; DINNER CRUISE (MEDIA INVITED) FOR SPECIAL AWARDS AT 7pm ON STAR OF LOUISVILLE ON THURSDAY; 7:30 am TO 3:30 pm ON FRIDAY

Highlights: Speakers of Interest are:
–9:30 Thurs. General Session: ”HCA’s Workforce Development Strategy – A High-Level Overview”
With approximately 180,000 employees, HCA is the nation’s largest for-profit healthcare system. In this interactive session, participants will delve into the organization’s development strategies that successfully build a pipeline for critical talent, establish employee accountability and foster development.
Ann Hatcher, Vice President of Talent Management,
HCA Inc., Nashville, TN
–10:30 Thurs. General Session: “Navigating Career Advancement”
Professional development is a life-long learning commitment to planning, managing and benefiting from your own development to achieve your professional goals. This presentation will demonstrate how the VA fosters the highest standards of leadership, research, and development through creative partnerships, use of new technology, and innovative educational initiatives that focus on career development and succession planning. Understanding the importance of workforce diversity, enhancing competencies, mentoring programs, and the opportunities for advancement within a large organization will provide an inspirational call to action in fulfilling your career goals.
Joleen Clark, Chief Workforce Management and Consulting Officer,
Veterans Health Administration, Washington DC
–7:00 Thurs. Dinner Cruise on “Star of Louisville”: Awards Presentation
A cruise down the Ohio River on the Star is a uniquely Louisville experience.  The river, once the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the Mississippi River, was a pivotal influence on the city’s history.  To this day, it still captures the imagination of all who visit.  The Star of Louisville’s yacht-style elegance features indoor climate-controlled dining and outdoor observation decks.  The dinner buffet includes Prime Rib and a full bar.  Please join us for this memorable evening.

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–8:45 Friday General Session: “Leadership as Compassion” 
This session will present insights on leadership from one of today’s industry leaders.  Participants will learn how to promote a spirit of justice, integrity and dignity that will transform the organization into one of inspiration and motivation.
Sr. Mary Roch Rocklage RSM, Chair of the Sponsor Council of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, MO.  Sr. Mary also served as Mercy’s first president and CEO.
–1:15 Friday General Session:  “Strategic Partnerships: Human Resources/Education and the Impact on Employee Engagement”
Employee engagement is at the heart of organizational transformation.  At Norton Healthcare, a synergy between Human Resources and Education empowers employees to build a productive culture of cooperation.  This promotes a meaningful, high-performance environment that creates momentum at both the organizational and individual level.  Norton will showcase HR and Education initiatives that support diversity and engagement, setting the bar for excellence.  Learn how to form powerful partnerships from the organization named one of the best places to work in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management.
Kimberly Black Maffet, Associate Vice President,
Workforce Development, Norton Healthcare, KY

Alfonso N. Cornish, Vice President,
Education and Development/Chief Learning Officer, Norton Healthcare, KY
About Catalyst Learning
Louisville-based Catalyst Learning Company (CLC) provides proven career development systems for the healthcare industry. Catalyst Learning’s principal products are School at Work ® (SAW), and Expanding Your Career and Healthcare Opportunities ® (ECHO). The CLC mission is to be a national leader in workforce development. CLC will shrink the skills gap that precludes hard working adults from achieving the American Dream by providing premier education tools delivered via technology to clients’ worksites. We serve entry-level workers by addressing their unique challenges, creating proven career path solutions, and facilitating the convergence of employer and employee needs. Catalyst Learning was founded in 1992 and is a woman-owned small business. For more information, go to www.catalystlearning.com