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KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALLEN BLUE OF LINKEDIN
PRE-CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHT
REGISTRATION REMINDERS
The Forum 2018
 
KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Allen Blue, Vice President & Co-founder of LinkedIn, will present Monday's Keynote Address during The Forum 2018, s etting the tone for Industry Insights sessions and main-stage panel discussions around the workforce needs of business and industry.
KEYNOTE

ALLEN BLUE, VICE PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER OF LINKEDIN, WILL DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS ON U.S. WORKFORCE TRENDS

How can the workforce system assimilate and apply the data, statistics, and constant flow of labor market information into a story that helps us forge change in our own regional labor markets? From the profile data of 146 million U.S. workers, 3 million monthly job openings, 20,000 businesses, and 50,000 skills that can be showcased on the platform, LinkedIn has unique and valuable insight into U.S. workforce trends.
 
Many attendees of The Forum 2018 may have used LinkedIn professionally, or may have encouraged job seeker customers to build their profiles and networks on the platform, but have never seen LinkedIn in this way: as a resource for deep insights into hiring, skills gaps, and migration trends across the country. 
 
The National Association of Workforce Boards is excited to announce that Allen Blue, Co-founder of LinkedIn, will present a keynote address on Monday morning, March 26th, at The Forum 2018. Allen will provide a perspective of how business and skills needs are changing, how immediate hiring requirements can demonstrate skills gaps or economic growth, and what these trends mean for workforce organizations who are fueling talent in their communities and regions.
 
Blue's keynote will set the tone for Monday's Industry Insights sessions and main-stage panel discussions around the workforce needs of business and industry. We hope you'll join us for this exciting opportunity.
 
PRECONFPRE-CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHTS

Take a deep dive into the activities required for successfully implementing WIOA during one of The Forum's FOUR full day pre-conference sessions on Saturday, March 24th, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. 

Labor Market Data: Smart Strategies for Workforce Development

Have you ever wondered how the unemployment rate can increase while the job market is improving, or how it can decrease when the economy is slowing? Are you challenged to define how your labor pool is impacted by the gig economy? Understanding the trends in your regional workforce and labor market is crucial to developing effective workforce strategies and designing programs that work for your local economy. In this session, presented by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with guests from several workforce boards, you'll learn what's up (or down) with labor force participation as well as how employment/unemployment data are collected. This year's labor market data session is packed with tools and resources that can help you integrate more LMI into your workforce strategies. Expect a highly interactive workshop with audience participation throughout! 

Board Governance: Tips, Tools, and Truths
Maximizing impact in a community requires governing bodies to address such difficult issues as risks, ethics, funding, and "personalities." How can your board set a "tone at the top" that meets high ethical standards while still taking advantage of new opportunities? How can you avoid conflicts of interest among board members, control organizational image, and respond effectively to social media or breaking news that surrounds workforce development issues? In this preconference session, explore board responsibilities, internal controls, cyber security, risk management, and creating a culture of trust that can help your board stand out in your community or region. Presenters focus on how to take the "have-to" of board governance and turn it into the "how to" of leading, ensuring that community impact happens. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS.
REGISTERFOUR SHORT WEEKS REMAINING TO BOOK HOTEL ROOMS AND REGISTER

With just over four weeks remaining until online pre-registration closes and hotel room Forum rates end, now is the time to finalize your plans to come to DC in March. At this time, there are still room nights available at the conference hotel, so get them while they last!

NAWB members: if you need assistance with your member number to secure your member discount, please contact Yenory Garcia-Pouncil.

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The Forum is one of the most impactful learning opportunities and hands-on conferences that I have ever attended in my 30+ years.
 

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