BLOOMFIELD, N.J. - s4story -- Workforce development leader, executive coach, and Certified AI Consultant Anna D. Banks, founder of Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., will present two interactive workshops at the 2026 Garden State Employment and Training Association (GSETA) Conference, October 21–22, in Atlantic City.

With workforce programs facing pressure to document results while preparing people for a changing labor market, Banks will challenge participants to ask a deeper question: Are we simply completing activities, or helping people move toward meaningful opportunities?

October 21: From Potential to Pathway

On Wednesday, October 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Banks will present From Potential to Pathway: Preparing Youth to Become Career-Ready, AI-Ready, and Future-Ready.

Designed for workforce professionals who serve young people, the session explores how to identify skills gained through everyday experience, connect those strengths to verified career requirements, address barriers, and use AI-generated career materials responsibly. Participants will practice moving from a skills inventory to a supported next step.

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October 22: From Compliance to Commitment

On Thursday, October 22, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Banks will lead From Compliance to Commitment: Turning WIOA Metrics into Real Workforce Outcomes in the Age of AI.

The workshop examines what performance numbers can—and cannot—reveal about a participant's experience. Attendees will identify breakdowns in the service journey and apply Banks's THRIVE Framework™: Trace, Highlight, Reimagine, Implement, Verify, and Expand.

"Compliance is essential, but it cannot be the finish line," Banks said. "We have to ask whether our services are helping people build a future, not just complete a process."

Both presentations draw on principles from Banks's book, The Wealth You Carry™, including the importance of recognizing and activating the knowledge, experience, and strengths people already possess. Her approach pairs human-centered support with responsible AI use and practical continuous improvement.

Through Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., Banks works with workforce boards, American Job Centers, educators, and organizations to strengthen AI literacy, career readiness, and leadership development.

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About Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc.

Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc. provides executive coaching, leadership development, AI literacy training, and workforce development programs that prepare individuals and organizations for the future of work. Through practical, results-focused training, Thrive helps workforce professionals, educators, leaders, and organizations build skills, strengthen performance, and create meaningful career opportunities.

To learn more about Thrive's training, speaking, and consulting services, visit https://thriveleadershipinstituteinc.com/.