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TUESDAY: GOVERNOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER
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ADVOCACY AND POLICY TOPICS ANNOUNCED
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NEW: NO-COST PRE-CONFERENCE
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REGISTER ONLINE BY MARCH 5TH
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REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
Don't miss your chance to attend the premier workforce development conference in the U.S., packed with opportunities to network, learn, and strategize. Join us for a national conversation among change makers, leaders, and advocates in Washington, D.C., March 24-27.
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 COLORADO GOVERNOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER TO SPEAK DURING THE FORUM 2018
NAWB is excited to announce that
John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado, has agreed to deliver remarks as a special guest at The Forum 2018 on Tuesday, March 27.
John Hickenlooper is a lifetime entrepreneur who ran as a "dark horse" to become Mayor of Denver in 2003. When he was inaugurated Governor of Colorado in 2011, having run on his history of collaboration for community good, he became the first Denver mayor to be elected governor in 150 years. He also became the first geologist to become a governor in the history of the nation, and the first brewer since Sam Adams in 1792. He recently added "author" to his resume with the publication of his forthcoming memoir, The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics.
"Governor Hickenlooper's participation in The Forum 2018 is a capstone to a very exciting conference lineup," said Melanie Anderson, NAWB Executive Vice President. "Colorado has strong workforce development initiatives and leadership, and our attendees are eager to hear how his agenda as Governor drives workforce efforts in the state."
Following the Governor's remarks, NAWB President and CEO Ron Painter will
moderate a panel discussion between several U.S. House and Senate policy advisors and staff. Tuesday is the final day of The Forum 2018, and traditionally focuses on advocacy and legislative topics.
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ADVOCACY AND POLICY TOPICS ANNOUNCED
You asked, and we are answering! NAWB has received requests for sessions in two focused topic areas, and these sessions deliver on those requests. Whether or not you are planning to Hit the Hill at the close of The Forum 2018 on Tuesday, March 27, you should not miss Tuesday morning! We are excited to announce special sessions focused on advocacy and rural issues.
Tuesday, March 27
Advocacy Training: Let's Take it to the Hill
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
We all know how important the partnerships we lead, skills we build, and jobs we fill, are to our communities back home. But we can't take for granted that it's common knowledge on the Hill, and that our policymakers know the supportive role policy can play in getting constituents the skills they need. Join National Skills Coalition in a session that will prepare you to be the best advocate you can be for the workers and industries you serve. This session will include talking points and leave-behinds for the Hill, and offer plenty of time for questions and answers to serve the needs of both rookie and expert advocates.
Tuesday, March 27
Rural Workforce Boards: Tackling a Changing Economy
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Rural workforce development boards face unique challenges, such as changes in populations, lack of broadband internet access, and major economic transformations. To meet the needs of their communities, rural workforce boards are exploring new workforce strategies. This session examines how rural boards are facing those challenges and why urban workforce boards should be paying attention. Presenters come from a cross-section of workforce development, industry, labor market data, and agency partners.
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NEW NO-COST PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION ADDED ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24
NAWB and Innovate+Educate have announced a special no-cost pre-conference session on Saturday, March 24th. The session,
Embedding Family-Centered Employment Strategies in Workforce Services, is scheduled from
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and is for WDBs who wish to identify operational strategies for implementing family-centered employment supports in their regional areas. A detailed description is below. Pre-registration is requested.
EMBEDDING FAMILY-CENTERED EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES IN WORKFORCE SERVICES*
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This special session on the family-centered employment project by Innovate+Educate and NAWB offers hands-on tools and practical strategies for workforce boards and American Job Centers to assist parents engaged in training and employment in managing family needs while working to advance themselves in the labor market. Three WDBs are involved in a national pilot supported by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, and are addressing new ways to enable success in their parent customers, with a focus on ensuring parents and their children have the needed quality supports for parents to succeed in the workplace.
Join us to learn from their experiences and identify operational strategies for your AJC or WDB. Workforce boards that are interested in expanding their knowledge of family-centered employment beyond The Forum will have the opportunity to participate in a learning community as the next phase of this initiative.
*This is a complimentary session sponsored by NAWB and Innovate+Educate, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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INCLUDE A PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION IN YOUR FORUM REGISTRATION!
The Forum 2018
pre-conference sessions enhance your conference experience by taking a deep dive into key topics that impact our abilities as a system to deliver programs and services under WIOA. These sessions are delivered by seasoned subject matter experts who understand your needs and challenges. This year's topics include:
- Board Governance: Tips, Tools, and Truths
- Labor Market Data: Smart Strategies for Workforce Development
- Maximizing Impact through Outcomes Contracting: How WIOA Pay-for-Performance Can Improve Business Practices and Lives
- Labor Market Data: Smart Strategies for Workforce Development
Sessions run a full day - from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM - and include a networking-style lunch. Advance registration is required! Don't miss this opportunity for a more intensive, small-group learning experience at The Forum 2018.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS ON MARCH 5, 2018
There are only a few days left to register at reduced online rates! Online registration closes on March 5, and after that, registration will only be available on site.
REGISTER NOW and take this opportunity to gather in Washington with upwards of 1400 others who care about workforce development, training, advocacy, and economic growth.
NAWB members: if you need assistance with your member number to secure your member discount, please contact
Yenory Garcia-Pouncil.
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ACT NOW TO SECURE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION
Our hotel room block at the Washington Hilton is very full. Although reservations fluctuate, there are other hotels in the area which may be able to accommodate you if the Hilton is sold out. We suggest contacting the Hilton first and then checking these overflow hotel suggestions if needed. With a number of other events and activities scheduled in Washington, D.C. during the same weekend, hotel reservations should be made as soon as possible.
Please note that we do not have room blocks or negotiated rates at any location except the Washington Hilton.
Reserve your room online by March 5, 2018.
To reserve by phone: Call (202) 483-3000 and identify yourself as an NAWB Forum attendee.
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I've been coming to The Forum for about 18 years. I bring our board members to learn about current workforce trends so we can make continuous improvements to our system.
~ Nick Schultz, Executive Director
Pacific Gateway Partnership, Inc.
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