Conference Speakers

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Brooks Harper is an Author, Speaker and Career Expert. He helps students and professionals discover, develop, market and sell their knowledge, skills and abilities that bring tangible value to the market place.

His books, Why Should We Hire You? , 7 Skills to Make Mills, and Just C-H-I-L-L-L, are tremendous resources for students and educators. They have been incorporated into economics, business, and career-success curricula as the go-to-books for teaching interview skills, self-marketing, personal branding, soft skills development and stress management.

Brooks has spoken on hundreds of K12, college and corporate campuses across the country to more than one million students, educators and professionals. Brooks believes that that EVERY DAY is an interview and an opportunity to turn learning into earning and your passion into your paycheck.

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The Literacy KC Workforce Development division is comprised of workforce and college preparation, integrated education training, and workforce education.

The Workforce Development Division is committed to the holistic development of learners, providing programs and services that empower learners to achieve their workforce educational goals with reduced barriers.

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Jim Martenson has been with DiplomaSender since 2020 and is Director of Leadership and Talent Development.  With over 30 years of experience in teaching leadership and managing teams, Jim has a passion for coaching others to contribute their best selves and to lead up to their fullest potential.

You can email him at jim.martenson@diplomasender.com or visit www.jimmartenson.com.