So You Want to Work in Learning & Development?

Learning and Development is the hot industry since the world went virtual in 2020! And what is amazing, is there are SO many avenues for someone to take to transition into learning and development.

In this session, speaker Vanessa Alzate, will be reviewing the skills and tips/tricks you need to transition into learning and development. As a bonus, she will also be reviewing some bonus tips for those who are looking to make learning and development a freelance or side hustle to help them recession-proof their career.

About the Speaker:

Vanessa Alzate is the Founder and CEO of Anchored Training, a custom training development agency. She received a BA in both Communications & Political Science from Rutgers University, and an MS in Corporate & Organizational Communication from Northeastern University. For over a decade, she has consulted with many mid-large organizations in industries ranging from pharmaceutical sales to fashion to develop training strategies tailored to each individual organization and team. Vanessa is a dynamic educator in the classroom and works to bring that classroom experience to life online via webinar training and eLearning.

Throughout her career, Vanessa has excelled in assisting companies and individuals to expand their industry knowledge through innovative eLearning and classroom curriculum, while continuing to add consistently to her own education and training. Her experience has included positions within StayinFront, GalaxE. Solutions, Power Home Remodeling Group, Performance Plus International, Inc. prior to starting her firm in 2018.

Vanessa is committed to helping everyone become the best versions of themselves. She is an advocate for empowering women and for increasing belonging. In her spare time she can be found driving her two daughters everywhere from dance class to the doctor office, or checking out a new restaurant at the Jersey Shore with her husband.