Public Workforce Training Seminars
I’d look forward to being a part of your next event. You invest a lot of time and money into making sure your meeting or conference is a success. I get that. We’ll provide expertise, value and flexibility on our presentation designed specifically for you.
You’ll have the confidence of an experienced presenter delivering a content rich presentation. I’ve not only studied the industry for best practices and success stories… I’m an employer, hiring hundreds of teens a year. Your attendees are sure to leave with practical information that can be immediately put to use.
Please contact us as we look forward to hearing and working with you.
All the Best,
Here are the 2 presentations that WAVES presents:
WAVES for Teenage Workforce Success
How to Recruit, Educate, Motivate and Retain today’s teens and emerging workforce.
Audience presentation is directed to: Business owners, executives, managers and supervisors who employ a young workforce. Your success depends on the service delivered by those closest to the customer. And for thousands of businesses that means… teenagers!
Teens can be inspired to excel at work… and contribute to the success of a business. You’ll improve how you recruit, educate, motivate and retain today’s teens… while reducing costly turnover and growing customer service, sales and profits.
At times, they may confuse and frustrate you with their ability, ambition, attendance, attitude and appearance. However, when you tap into the enthusiasm and efficiency that they can deliver, they will excel at work and increase their contributions and commitment.
You will learn:
• Grow Sales & Profits
• Improve Customer Service
• Develop Retention Programs
• Decrease Employee Turnover
• Provide Recruiting Strategies
• Inspire Management Motivation
• Create a Vibrant Workplace Environment
• Learn why Today’s teens are the way they are
WAVES for Supervisory Success
How to Develop New Leaders for Today...and Keep them for Tomorrow.
Have you promoted one of your teenage staff to a "supervisor"...now what? This program will show you how to take a young supervisor and make them want to learn, take responsibility and have an immediate positive impact.
You will learn:
- 10 Principles that will inspire a new supervisor towards success
- Learn how to develop young leaders and create an environment for growth & retention
- Insure that company goals, priorities and standards are exceeded
- How to make the transaction to supervisor and deal with peer pressure
Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
Recent Workforce Enhancement Speaking Engagements
- Monthly Webinars
- Fun Academy, Las Vegas, 2008
- Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, Los Angeles, 2008
- Hot Dog on a Stick, Southern California, 2008
- Hoosier Hospitality Conference, Indianapolis, 2008
- Hot Dog on a Stick, Northern California, 2008
- IAAPA Annual Convention 2007, Orlando, FL
- Food Directors Workshop, Hartford, CT
- CRA Convention, Los Angeles, CA
- NAC Convention, Salt Lake City, UT
- IAAPA Education Conference, Arlington, VA
- Stone Mountain Management Team Atlanta, GA
- IAAPA Annual Convention 2006, Orlando, FL
Testimonials from Employers and Managers of Teen Staff
“Ken’s hands-on operational background comes through when he talks. No theory here… he’s lived it. When our customers want to improve their operations through improved performance of their teen staff, I’d recommend Ken…. And I highly recommend him to you.”
Dan Fachner, President, ICEE Company
“Nobody knows more about the teenage workforce than Ken Whiting. Our attendees gave him top marks for his perceptive insight into this key group of employees. Top class information from a top class presenter. You won’t leave one of his seminars without several ideas for improving your team.”
Eamon Connor, Senior Education Program Manager, IAAPA
“WAVES for Teenage Workforce Success seminar was a great success. Ken’s creative content, energy and enthusiasm inspired our managers and supervisors to take a fresh look at how we should motivate our teenage staff. Ken’s approach works… and we are now on our way to exceeding our customer service priorities.”
Charles Canfield, President, Santa Cruz Seaside Company, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
“Our Chamber has been pleased and proud to have Ken as our community spokesperson and benefited greatly from his willingness to accept that role. Our community looks to Ken for leadership. He is an active and effective advocate for our youth and has put countless time and energy into securing resources to support their activities and to ensure they have access to vital training.”
Greg Carter, Executive Director, Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce
“Rotary’s motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and Ken is a great example of this. Whether it’s meeting the needs of his audience or the community, he delivers every time. His talks are laced with enthusiasm, expertise, personal knowledge and firsthand experience on his topics. You can be guaranteed of a positive impact by using Ken Whiting.”
Ron Sekkell, District Governor, Rotary International
“Without you, our event wouldn’t have been as successful as it is. Your program was fascinating and important to the delegates.”
Stephanie Azores, Program Manager, Western Fairs Association
