October 8, 2026
Networking Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Forum: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
McLennan Community College
College Conference Center
4601 N. 19th Street
Waco, Texas 76708
Directions to MCC Conference Center
Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done across industries and job roles. McLennan Community College wants to ensure that our education and training keep pace, and we need the perspective of area employers to do that.
Join business and industry leaders from McLennan and Falls counties for lunch and a robust conversation about how AI is affecting the workplace and what employees need to know and be able to do as a result.
We want to hear from you.
Together, we’ll explore:
Your input will lead to action. MCC will use priorities identified through employer conversations to inform an AI Workforce Pathway of stackable credentials responsive to regional workforce needs.
We especially encourage participation from leaders in:
Advanced Manufacturing | Healthcare | Business | Information Technology
Executives, operations leaders, HR and talent leaders, technical managers, and others who understand how AI is changing jobs and workforce expectations
Join us October 8 to help define the AI competencies
that matter most to Central Texas employers.
RSVP Deadline: Friday, October 2
This initiative is funded by a Texas TRUE grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Forum facilitation by the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD).
Preferred Workshop Hotel – EVEN Hotel Waco
Explore Destination Waco for a full list of attractions, dining, and lodging options.
For questions about logistics contact Liz Ahlers at ahlers@cord.org.
For questions about the stipend contact Jennifer Wimbush at jbwimbish@yahoo.com or Ellen Wills at willsellen7@gmail.com.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
Manage your cookie preferences below:
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
You can find more information in our Cookies and Privacy Policy.
Help learners persist and finish credentials.
Create stackable pathways to advancement.
Align programs with real workforce demand.
Coordinate education and workforce partners.