Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Hello ATD Detroit Members,

We’re excited to invite you to the October Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) session!

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided after registration)
Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and local ATD chapter members

This month, we are joined by Erica Fissel, Ph.D., who brings a research-driven approach to evaluation methodology in learning. With expertise in quantitative research, cyberstalking, school safety, and behavioral change, Dr. Fissel applies evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and refine training strategies. Her approach emphasizes mixed-methods evaluation to ensure instructional design aligns with learner needs and organizational goals.

Register here: https://www.detroitatd.org/event-6183335

What’s a SIG?
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small, member-driven communities focused on particular aspects of Talent Development. SIGs provide a space for members to dive deeper into shared interests, skills, and roles while building valuable connections.

For more information about the Instructional Design SIG, please contact:

• Laurie Zeller – lauriezeller365@gmail.com

• Misty Minna – Misty.minna@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,
ATD Detroit

Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

ATD Detroit Member Appreciation Night 2025

An evening dedicated to celebrating YOU—our incredible members!

Whether you’re new to ATD or have been part of our community for years, this special evening is all about you: your contributions, your connections, and your professional growth. Join us for an energizing night of networking, learning, and celebration!

Event Highlights

• FREE Professional Headshots – Refresh your LinkedIn or portfolio with a new look.
• Exclusive Discounts – Special offers on membership renewals and referrals.
• Interactive Networking Hour – Engage in fun activities to reconnect and expand your L&D circle.
• Dinner Provided – Enjoy a delicious meal while mingling with fellow members.
• Milestone Member Recognition – Celebrate member anniversaries and community contributions.
• Friends & Family Welcome – Bring your support system along! (Each attendee must register separately.)
• Featured Panel: “Maximizing Your Membership Through the ATD Talent Capability Model”

Hear from three dynamic speakers as they share how ATD has supported their professional growth across the Talent Development spectrum:

• Sharon Wisniewski – Building Personal Capability

• Clifton Clarke – Developing Professional Capability

• Brian Stavola – Impacting Organizational Capability

Evening Schedule

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Networking Hour, Headshots & Dinner
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Anniversary Awards & Year in Review
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion

Join us as we celebrate our amazing ATD Detroit community!
Seats are limited—reserve yours today and bring a friend or colleague to share in the fun.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Your ATD Detroit Board

Career Boost Coffee Chat

Looking to refine your resume, build a standout portfolio, or boost your career prospects? Join us for our Career Boost Coffee Chat, a monthly virtual meetup designed for unemployed and underemployed members seeking expert feedback and guidance.

Topic: "5 Must Have Talent Development Skills for 2026"

When: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM
Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for ATD members (Detroit, Ann Arbor & West Michigan), $10 for future members

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals! Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Stop Learning and Start Training

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:00 P.M.  Networking Time

6:00-6:15 P.M. Welcome and Announcements

6:15-7:30 Session 

At ATD Detroit we are all about Community, Innovation and Trust. This event is a long standing ATD Detroit tradition, inviting community members to learn from one another, sharing innovative ideas, tested techniques and new insights.  Since February is the month to celebrate love, then we celebrate the Love of Learning! 

This year we will be hosting it in a virtual format, with an opening networking session and 3 rounds of breakout sessions with several topics to choose from.

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:00 P.M.  Networking Time

6:00 - 6:15 P.M. Welcome and Announcements

6:15 - 6:30  Breakout 1  

6:30 - 6:35  Break

6:35 - 6:50  Breakout 2 

6:50 - 6:55  Break

6:55 - 7:10  Breakout 3

7:10 - 7:15  Break

7:15 - 7:30  Breakout 4 

7:30 - 7:45- Wrap up and Closing 

We hope to see you there!

ATD Detroit

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Speaker Topics:

TBD

Creating your Own Podcast Series to Train Employees is Easy to Do, and Hard to Get Right

with Robert Bilotti

Session Schedule:

5:30 - 6:15 Networking & Appetizers 

6:15 - 8:00 Session Presentation and Q&A

Moving From Panic to Purpose: Surviving and Thriving During Unrelenting Change

with Amy Waninger

Schedule:

5:30 - 6:00 P.M.  Networking Time

6:00-6:15 P.M. Welcome and Announcements

6:15-7:30 Session 

Join us at Walsh College in Troy!

Join us at Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083) for appetizers, networking, and fantastic presentations!

ATD Detroit: $35

ATD Ann Arbor and West Michigan: $40

Future Members: $45

Students: $15

Each presenter will have 15 minutes to give their best training session, then attendees will vote the winner! Register today to be part of this action-packed event!

Session Schedule

5:30 - 6:30 Networking & Appetizers 

6:30 - 7:45 Top Trainer Throwdown Presentations

7:45 - 8:00 Wrap up