Conference Speakers

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.

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