Networking & Breakfast

**Dr. Jianping Wang,** President, Mercer County Community College

Welcome

**Michele N. Siekerka, Esq.,** President & CEO, NJBIA

Opening Remarks

**Rashaad Bajwa,** President & CEO, Domain Computer Services, Inc.

Businesses Bridging the Workforce Gap

Hear from thought leaders from various industry sectors on why collaboration between business and schools is essential to teaching 21 st century skills, and successful workforce development programs.

**Moderated by: Sivaraman Anbarasan,** Executive Director, NJCC Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development

Panelists:
* **Debbie Hart, MS,** President & CEO, BioNJ  
* **Dean J. Paranicas, Esq.,** President and Chief Executive Officer, HealthCare Institute of New Jersey  
* **Dr. Jianping Wang,** President, Mercer County Community College  
* **Judy Savage,** Executive Director, NJ Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools

The Business Side of Innovative Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Development

Networking Break

Mercer County Community College Innovation Grant recipients share highlights and takeaways about projects awarded funds that support endeavors aligned with the college's Strategic Plan. This panel will provide an engaging discussion on how resources and support provided fuel and sparked innovative thinking, design and experiences on campus.

**Moderated by: Dr. Mark Harris,** Vice President Finance and Administration, Mercer County Community College

Panelists:
* **Holly Kaiser, PT, DPT,** PTA Program Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator, Mercer County Community College  
* **James Maccariella, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.,** Professor and Coordinator, Engineering Science and Civil Engineering Technology; Chair, Engineering & Technology Department, Mercer County Community College  
* **Richard Porter,** Professor, Mathematics, Mercer County Community College  
* **Amy Ricco,** Professor, Horticulture, Mercer County Community College  
* **Laura A. Sosa, MBA, CMA,** Professor - Economics, Global Business and Management, Program Coordinator - Business Administration, Mercer County Community College  
* **Steve Voorhees,** Associate Professor - Television, Digital Film, & New Media, Mercer County Community College  

Networking & Breakfast

Welcome

Opening Remarks

Businesses Bridging the Workforce Gap

The Business Side of Innovative Public-Private Partnerships for Workforce Development

Networking Break

Innovative Projects Grant Recipients

Closing Remarks

Networking & Lunch