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HIT THE HILL TOOLKIT AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
FORUM FOCUS: ADVOCACY AND POLICY
PROGRAM BOOK AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
 
PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL HILL VISIT

NAWB has launched the 2018 edition of the Hit the Hill toolkit, designed to help you plan your Hill visits during The Forum 2018 and increase your communications effectiveness with elected officials. 
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HITTHEHILLHIT THE HILL TOOLKIT SUPPORTS CONGRESSIONAL VISITS

By now, most of you have already scheduled your visits to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after the Forum, but there is still time to do so this week if you have not. Meeting with your legislators or their staff to share facts about the initiatives, partnerships, and successes in your local region is an important advocacy strategy and we hope you take the opportunity to start or continue these conversations.

NAWB supports all workforce boards attending the Forum by providing a Hit the Hill toolkit that includes a step by step guide to meeting with your legislator, as well as a 2-page fact sheet/leave behind piece that contains key messages elected officials need to know about the workforce system and how it supports job creation and a healthy economy.

ADVOCACYFORUM FOCUS: 
ADVOCACY AND POLICY

Attendees tell us that one of the most valuable aspects of The Forum is the opportunity to get the latest information from D.C. around current workforce-related policies and legislation, as well as the support they feel knowing that others are preparing for conversations with legislators at the same time. The Forum 2018 has many opportunities to focus on advocacy and policy, but the sessions below have been specifically designed to support attendees in these areas.

ADVOCACY AND POLICY SESSIONS

Saturday, March 24
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

NAWB President & CEO Ron Painter shares information about key pieces of legislation that impact workforce boards, including the latest on the budget. Come ready with your questions about current and anticipated issues to get prepared for Hitting the Hill on Tuesday.  

Monday, March 26
4:00 PM

A diverse group of speakers explores how they are attempting to better meet the changing demands of industry and the evolving expectations of workers and learners, and what policy changes are needed to support these shifts.

Tuesday, March 27
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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.

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. 
Want more information on these and the other 100+ sessions planned for The Forum 2018?

PROGRAMBOOKTHE FORUM 2018 PROGRAM BOOK

The Forum 2018 program book is now available for download from our website. 

It's packed with all the details on the 100+ sessions and 325+ speakers who are contributing their expertise to The Forum 2018, and it profiles the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Get a head start on planning your conference itinerary! Our mobile app will also be live and available for download later this week.






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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