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Welcome to the 2023 Direct Care Worker Conference - Making a Difference Together. 
Direct Care Workers (DCWs) provide vital services that allow people with disabilities and older adults to remain in their homes and communities. This DCW conference provides skills training on multiple topics that are relevant to this work with engaging sessions to encourage DCWs for the important and necessary work that they do.

The conference, including meals and an overnight accommodation at the Hershey Lodge on Friday, April 21 is offered at no charge to DCWs. The conference is sponsored by the Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) with grant funds from the PA Department of Labor and Industry.

Conference, Friday, April 21
The conference begins on Friday, April 21, 2023. Registration begins at noon - and sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., based on the sessions that you choose.

Join us for a Friday evening reception, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM that will include a menu of carved meats, appetizers, an array of delicious desserts, a cash bar and entertainment.

Conference, Saturday, April 22
8:00 AM - Registration
8:00 - 8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 AM - Opening Remarks
Conference sessions begin at 8:45 AM - after you register, choose your sessions next. If you have questions about this conference opportunity, please contact us at 717-731-1900 extension 212.

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Yessenia Rios

PNC Bank
Vice President Relationship Manager
Yessenia Rios serves as the Vice President Relationship Manager II for Community Development Banking with PNC Bank’s Central Pennsylvania territory. Ms. Rios’ holds a dual bachelor’s in Science and Organizational Behavior from Albright College, in addition to a master’s in Business Administration from Elizabethtown College.

Ms. Rios has over 15-years of knowledge and experience within the consumer and commercial financial industry, previous roles include Market Manager for Citadel Federal Credit Union, Credit Analyst and Community Lender for Community First Fund a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Ms. Rios’ passion aligns with the community needs in providing affordable housing and capital for organizations throughout low-to-moderate income neighborhoods.

My Speakers Sessions

Saturday, April 22
 

10:00am EDT

Financial Literacy Magnolia BYessenia Rios

12:00pm EDT

Financial Literacy Magnolia BYessenia Rios