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THE FORUM 2018
THREE AWARDS. ONE SPECIAL EVENING. AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
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NAWB members and their business partners have a special opportunity to achieve national recognition through nomination for one of our
annual workforce leadership and excellence awards
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These awards celebrate leadership, achievement, and innovation among workforce development boards and the businesses and organizations they engage as customers and partners.
The WIOA Trailblazer Award is focused on the systemic changes required in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The award will be presented to the board that has demonstrated leadership in adopting the changes envisioned in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and expanding its ability to develop comprehensive workforce solutions for its community.
The W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award honors businesses and business organizations that have made the commitment of time, money, and leadership to make their community's workforce and economy more vibrant.
The
Laurie Moran Partnership Award is a new award this year. It
honors the memory of Laurie S. Moran, former NAWB Chair from 2011-2013, who passed away June 13, 2017. The award is given jointly to a workforce development board and a chamber of commerce that have formed a significant partnership to advance the workforce and economic de
velopment of their local region.
Winners of these awards receive a complimentary registration for The Forum 2018 and will be recognized
at the Policy Assembly & Awards Session on Monday, March 26th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. All award nominations must be received by January 5, 2018.
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Wyoming Machine has enjoyed being part of the 'solution' in building the manufacturing workforce of the future. The W.O. Lawton Business Leadership award is icing on the cake and we are filled with gratitude to be a recipient.
~ Traci Tapani, President, Wyoming Machine
Past Winner, W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award
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LAST CHANCE! EARLY BIRD RATES END THURSDAY
There are only two days remaining to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates for The Forum 2018.
NAWB is offering an early bird discount to all attendees who register by Thursday, November 9.
Don't delay - register today!
NAWB members must have their NAWB member portal ID and password to receive the more significant
member-only discount. Lost passwords can be retrieved online prior to registering. If you wish to become a member or have misplaced your member login credentials
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please email
or call us at 202-857-7900.
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FOUR PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS ANNOUNCED
You are invited to attend
one of four exciting topics NAWB has planned for Saturday, March 24. These full
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day sessions run from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and include lunch.
Session topics include:
- Board Governance: Tips, Tools, and Truths
- Building a Culture of Innovation
- Labor Market Data: Smart Strategies for Workforce Development
- Maximizing Impact through Outcomes Contracting: How WIOA Pay-for-Performance Can Improve Business Practices and Lives
As pre-conference sessions fill up early, reserve your spot now while early-bird rates apply.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE for WORKSHOP RFP:
SUBMIT PROPOSALS BY 11/13
NAWB
has extended the deadline and is
accepting proposals for Workshop and Roundtable sessions for The Forum 2018
through Monday, November 13, 2017 - so don't delay!
Workshops and Roundtables will be held on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26,
2018.
Workshops will be 75 minutes in length, while Roundtables will be 25 minutes long and presented three consecutive times during a single workshop period, at intimate table rounds of 10 people.
All p
roposals must be submitted online by Monday, November 13, 2017!
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EXHIBIT HALL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE
Our sponsors and exhibitor partners are crucial to the success of The Forum, offering innovative tools, technologies, and ideas that help our attendees accomplish their missions of meeting the needs of business and industry, upskilling the workforce, and driving economic impact in their communities.
Columbia Hall at the Washington Hilton is a large exhibit space that serves as a hub of activity at The Forum. Reserve early as exhibit booths will sell out.
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Presented by the National Association of Workforce Boards, The Forum 2018 convenes leaders, advocates, and changemakers in business, government, labor, and education for a national opportunity to network and share insights, address key issues affecting U.S. workforce development, and consider the goals and policy framework affecting the future of human potential and economic growth.
The Forum is packed with opportunities to engage with other professionals who care about jobs, business, and a healthy economy. It attracts nearly 1500 attendees for up to four days of thought-provoking keynotes, large-scale plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and networking.
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