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Quarterly Luncheon    

Solving the Workforce Puzzle: Apprenticeships

Panelists:    Tiffany Edwards, State Director, Apprenti Texas
                    Anita Bedford, Director, Experiential Learning, Dallas College

Moderator:   Darlene Stoneham, CFO, Applied Concepts


Tiffany Edwards, is based in Dallas and focused on growing diverse apprenticeship in Texas. Mrs. Edwards is a senior-level business professional with more than 15 years of experience in full-life cycle recruiting, business development and talent acquisition. Mrs. Edwards has notable experience in the financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, non-profit and technology sectors. Her vision and ability to nurture relationships lead to long-term solutions and success. Mrs. Edwards has a proven ability to foster relationships with C-Suite, senior executives and corporate teams.  Prior to joining Apprenti, Mrs. Edwards worked as the Client Director for Korn Ferry Products Group. Mrs. Edwards served as Assistant VIce President of Business Development and Sales for Prodigy Placements. She has also held leadership roles in business development and executive recruitment with both national and global recruiting firms. Mrs. Edwards holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is fluent in Russian.

Anita Bedford is a Texas native and has over twenty-five years of experience in training and development.  Anita holds her Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership.  She has worked for Dallas College for 13 years and is currently the Director of Experiential Learning.  Anita's team is responsible for work-based learning for Dallas College.  She has led the charge to develop Dallas College-sponsored Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in Education, Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, and Services.