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Supporting Service Members & Their Families: Workforce Development Strategies for Transition and Success
Explore innovative approaches to ensure veterans and their families are supported in the workforce. This panel will bring together experts to discuss strategies for creating tailored workforce development programs, building partnerships with employers, and addressing the specific needs of service members and their families.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights on creating holistic workforce development strategies that benefit service members and empower their families for long-term success.
Topics will include:
- Leveraging Transferable Skills
- Tailored Workforce Development Programs
- Employer Engagement and Partnerships
- Comprehensive Support for Service Members and their Families
Panelist - Below!
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This webinar will be held on September 23rd, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST.
Cost to Attend:
NYATEP Members, included in membership
Non NYATEP Members $35
Petal Fogenay-Foster, (they/them), MSW, MPA
Deputy Director of Workforce Development
Osborne Association
Petal Fogenay-Foster, (they/them), MSW, MPA, is Deputy Director of Workforce Development at the Osborne Association and a PhD candidate in Forensic Psychology. With 20+ years of experience in social work and public administration, they serve marginalized communities including veterans, immigrants, and justice-involved populations.
The duality of role, connects their richly diverse heritage and lived experience of incarceration; Petal brings a powerful, personal lens to her advocacy for equity, healing, and transformative justice.
Nicole Orlando (she/her)
Director of Veteran Transition
NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS)
Nicole is the Director of Veteran Transition at the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), where she oversees a portfolio that includes Entrepreneurship, Employment, Education, Transition, and Special Events. She began her career with DVS as an intern in August 2020 and quickly demonstrated her passion for supporting veterans and military families.
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Baruch College and is dedicated to creating impactful programs that assist veterans in their transition to civilian life.
Dr. Angela D. Pearson (she/her)
President
OD Synergistics Consulting
Dr. P serves as the President and CEO of OD Synergistics Consulting LLC which was founded in 2019. She is a trusted advisor to business leaders in successful companies in the US, working with them to assess organizational issues, reshape structures and processes, and build depth of management capability. She is a skilled diagnostician who helps her clients to understand organizational strategies and systems to make comprehensive decisions.
In addition to her consulting work, Angela is a Navy and Army veteran and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Coach. In her career, she has over 20 years of experience. She has worked for many well-known companies in roles such as Operations Leader, Human Resources Generalist, Training Manager, and Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
She is currently the Director of Organizational Culture & Belonging for ITHAKA Harbors, a board member of The Food Pantries for the Capital District, and a dedicated SHRM/USAA Veteran Ambassador.
Transforming Data into Actionable Insights: Crafting Compelling Narratives for Impact
In the era of big data, turning information into impactful stories is essential for driving action and influencing change. This panel will bring together experts to discuss how organizations can harness data to tell persuasive stories that inspire meaningful outcomes.
Attendees will learn best practices for translating raw data into compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders, inspire action, and drive positive outcomes.
Topics will include:
- Identifying Metrics that Matter
- Storytelling with Data
- Visualizing Data for Impact
- Data-Driven Decision Making
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This webinar will be held on November 13th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST.
Cost to Attend:
NYATEP Members, included in membership
Non NYATEP Members $35
Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Growth: Building Lifelong Learners
Fostering a culture of continuous learning is vital to personal and organizational success. We will explore strategies for embedding lifelong learning into workforce development and creating environments where individuals can thrive and adapt to change.
Attendees will gain practical insights into fostering environments where lifelong learning is part of the organizational DNA, leading to more agile, resilient, and engaged workforces.
Topics will include:
- Promoting a Growth Mindset
- Developing Personalized Learning Paths
- Leveraging Technology for Lifelong Learning
- Creating Supportive Learning Cultures
Panelist - Coming Soon!
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This webinar will be held on December 9th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST.
Cost to Attend:
NYATEP Members, included in membership
Non NYATEP Members $35
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