September 4 - 6, 2018
Monterey Marriott Hotel
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
For over 20 years, CWA has brought together an impromptu think tank of individuals from across the broad spectrum of workforce and economic development and education to consider “outside” points of view. The intent is to draw lessons from other disciplines and from the cutting edge of business to help us create better outcomes and more impact with CTE and the public workforce system.

Hunting Genius will highlight both external innovations and disruptions that we might emulate, as well as internal developments that are moving us in unexpected and novel directions. Join us as we harness our collective genius to transform our systems and revel in the collective success we are already having.

REGISTER now to qualify for early bird registration rates.
Early-Bird Member & Non-Member rates end Friday, July 20, 2018.

Don't miss out on three days of amazing sessions including 60 Break Out Sessions, Networking Events, Exhibits & MORE!
CONFERENCE PROGRAM 
The Conference Program  may now be viewed online.

The Conference will feature numerous sessions focused on both traditional and non-traditional apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, work based learning and other programs leading to the acquisition of industry recognized credentials.

PRECON
A 2.5-hour session on apprenticeship will start at 9:00am on Tuesday Sept. 4 th . During this session, you’ll hear about Applied Lessons & Learnings from the Apprenticeship Institute in Zurich, and participants will take part in designing an apprenticeship system that meets California’s diverse needs. Lively, fun and engaging.

PLENARY SESSION
Suzi Levine, recently appointed Commissioner for the Employment Security Department in the State of Washington, and former Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, will share her thoughts on Wed. morning about The Genius of Apprenticeships. Commissioner Levine is at the vanguard of the new apprenticeship movement and the foremost proponent of the importance of linking learning and work.

MINI-PLENARY
Mastering the Craft: Apprenticeship for the New Workforce  
Join Vinz Koller , from Social Policy Research Associates and other distinguished panelists as they explore the “craft” of apprenticeship. Hear how the importance of learning at work, and the need for flexible career paths all come together with apprenticeship programs.  Learn how you can be part of the apprenticeship renaissance from the best minds in the business.

WORKSHOPS
Work Based Learning: Continuing the Conversation
Join Tim Aldinger , Foundation for California Community Colleges as he discusses progress toward developing a common language across CC’s, K-12 and workforce orgs related to work based learning and rethinking the work-based learning continuum and how it should look for the future of work.

Apprenticeship in California: The Results Are In!
Over the last 3 years the California Community College Chancellor’s Office has funded over 75 grantee sites to implement new and innovative apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship in across the state. Presenters will share findings from the evaluation of the 2016 California Apprenticeship Initiative grantees, hear about success stories and challenges from the field, and discuss the opportunity to grow apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship in California.

Expanding Non-Traditional and Industry Recognized Apprenticeships
Since 2013, the U.S. has experienced a 42% growth in apprenticeships, with many moving beyond the building trades occupations and into new job classifications. Significant employment shortages, skill gaps, and employers’ efforts to obtain a diverse workforce create fertile ground to expand the range of Registered Apprenticeships.

Hear more about this massive effort to include non-traditional industry sectors such as health care, veterinary medicine, hospitality, advanced manufacturing and information technology.

Connecting Youth to Career Pathways and Work Based Learning
Work-based learning (WBL) and career pathways are valuable for developing skills and moving youth into careers with wages that provide for self-sufficiency. This session will provide a deep dive into WBL learning activities for both in-school and out-of-school youth.

Discover how to use different work based learning models to create a workforce-ready talent pipeline for high growth industries. And, gain insight on how work based learning models can strengthen your partnerships with educations, business and the workforce system, and drive academic and employment successes for youth.

CONFERENCE HOTEL
Monterey Marriott Hotel
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
831- 649 – 4234

The Monterey Marriott room block has sold out. Rooms may be available at a higher rate.

Conference Overflow Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at 1-888-222-5851
$200/ night

Mention  California Workforce Association  to get the group rate (available until Aug 6h or until the group block is sold-out)Pre & post nights at Best Available Rates are added to the link to enable attendees to reserve rooms outside of our contracted dates.
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Meeting of the Minds presents a unique opportunity for organizations to gain valuable access to the diverse audience of decision makers represented by our attendees.

While our exhibit space is now sold out for MMM 2018, we can still offer sponsorship, and advertising opportunities for this conference, please contact Megan Bailey at  mbailey@calworkforce.org   Note: Adding sponsorship and advertising opportunities ends Thursday, August 9th COB. Please contact Megan now to reserve your organizations exhibiting and sponsorship packages for our 3 2019 yearly conferences - email for dates, details and multi-conference discounts. 2018-19 Exhibitor|Sponsorship Catalog
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