The senior living industry faces an unprecedented challenge – a growing demand for care with a workforce struggling to keep pace. With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day and up to 70% requiring long-term care, the urgency is undeniable.
Unlike any other event, the Argentum Workforce Symposium brings together leading workforce organizations dedicated to bridging the gap between employers and top-tier candidates. From workforce boards to Job Corps and community colleges, these partners are committed to connecting you with the talent you need to thrive.
Comprehensive Workforce Framework – The agenda is meticulously designed around Argentum’s workforce framework, which emphasizes strategic partnerships with:
Participatory Dialogue Sessions
Engage in dynamic, participatory sessions where you’ll collaborate with peers in a team-based format. These sessions are designed to ensure every attendee has the opportunity to contribute ideas, share suggestions, and discuss best practices on key areas such as Job Centers, Colleges, Training, and more.
Actionable Outcomes
At the conclusion of the symposium, you’ll walk away with a wealth of perspectives and actionable insights on each focal area. These insights will be invaluable in shaping your organization’s workforce strategies and contributing to the overall development of the senior living industry.
State Associations Collaboration
Gain exclusive access to Argentum’s comprehensive Workforce framework. This valuable resource will provide a pathway for state associations to enhance their own workforce efforts, fostering a stronger, more skilled workforce across the board.
Senior Living Professionals: Owners, operators, and HR professionals in senior living. Argentum members receive a discount on registration, nonmembers are welcome.
Workforce Professionals: Representatives from state labor departments, workforce boards, Job Corps, ands community colleges.
Industry Suppliers: By invitation only through event sponsorship. Contact Katherine Madison for more information.
California Assisted Living Association (CALA) Members: CALA members are eligible for the Argentum member registration rate.
For questions regarding registration, contact [email protected].
For questions regarding the conference agenda and programming contact Ashante Abubakar.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC)
400 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
8:30 AM | Registration Opens
8:30 – 9:15 AM | Breakfast & Networking
Light breakfast is served. Attendees network with Argentum and LATTC leadership and connect with fellow participants
9:15 – 9:20 AM | Opening & Welcome Remarks
LATTC Office of the President welcomes participants and outlines the purpose of the day.
9:20 – 9:40 AM | Setting the Stage: Introduction to the Senior Living Industry
9:40 – 9:45 AM | CALA and the Workforce Challenge
9:45 – 10:15 AM | Senior Living Reality: Defining Demand, Gaps & Opportunity
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Develop Your Talent Pipeline: What Actually Works. What Must Change?
Moderator: David London, President & CEO, ACGTMC
Panelists:
Speakers share current industry data, labor-market trends, and the economic impact of senior living. The session explores how demographic shifts affect care needs and hiring demand and highlights the most pressing talent gaps.
Participants will leave with a concrete view of where opportunities exist—by role, skill level, and geography—and what it will take to close workforce gaps.
Goal outcomes: Validate data points and assumptions for pilots; document 2–3 target problems (with priority roles and target populations) that each design lab will address.
11:15 – 11:30 AM | Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Building the Senior Care Workforce: What We’ve Learned, What Works, and What Must Scale
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Providing Workforce Solutions (Ventura County, CA) Ventura County – Cythnia Avila, Roxana Gamboa, Et. al
Groups present their draft pilots; pilots are scored and prioritized.
Goal outcomes: Rank list of pilots with scores recorded; selected pilot(s) and alternates approved; assigned next-step tasks to convert top pilots into fundable proposals.
12:30 – 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch & Team Assignments
Goal outcomes: Finalize breakout rosters to address and discuss four workforce tracks:
1:15 – 3:30 PM | Breakout Design Labs: Build Pilot Programs & Solutions
ACGTMC. Working groups will develop pilot concepts, identify partners, map timelines, and surface potential funding resources.
Goal outcomes: Report and complete draft pilot one-pagers identifying goals and solutions for post-symposium programs.
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Report-Out, Scoring & Pilot Selection
Groups present their draft pilots; pilots are scored and prioritized.
Goal outcomes: Ranked list of pilots with scores recorded; selected pilot(s) and alternates approved; assigned next-step tasks to convert top pilots into fundable proposals.
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Closing & Commitments
Goal outcomes: Argentum, CALA, LATTC, and ACGTMC & CEAL call for action; commitments with /60/90/120 day follow ups from the day’s proceedings.
Los Angeles Job Corps
1020 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
10:00 – 10:05 AM | Welcome & Brief Introductions
10:05 – 10:20 AM | Job Corps Program Overview
10:20 – 10:25 AM | Q&A
10:25 – 10:35 AM | Employer & Job Corps Staff Icebreaker
10:35 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM | Career Fair
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM | Lunch
12:25 – 1:30 PM | Interviews & Optional Tours
EVENT LOCATIONS
Thursday, June 25
Los Angeles Trade Technical-College (LATTC)
400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Friday, June 26
Los Angeles Job Corps Center
1020 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
NEED A PLACE TO STAY?
Downtown LA Proper Hotel
1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 806-1010
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 688-7777
Conrad Los Angeles
Eco-certified
100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 349-8585
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Eco-certified
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 743-8800
Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
Eco-certified
711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 488-3500
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Eco-certified
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-8600
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 624-1011
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:00am
10:00 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
12:15 pm – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Sponsorship of the Senior Living Workforce Symposium offers your company brand visibility and exclusive networking opportunities with the leaders of Argentum member companies as they gather to shape the future of senior living workforce and collectively impact the lives of two million people.
