On June 18, 2015, Business Leaders United and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions hosted Employer-Focused Day at the National Fund Annual Meeting. 

The Annual Meeting is a signature event that brings together employers, funders, workers, educators, and workforce development practitioners. The conference features plenaries, small-group workshops, and networking opportunities spread across three days. The event featured numerous employer-focused and employer-led workshops. Topics included:

• How apprenticeships can work in your community
• How investing in employees can generate significant business impact
• Why it’s important to think differently when working with young adults
• How workforce development is evolving in various industries
• How to unlock the power of bottom-up ideas