This course offers an opportunity for attendees to explore partnerships with workforce development systems and providers to respond to specific economic events. Using case studies, scenarios, and immediate examples drawn from attendees, the faculty will help participants identify points of opportunity and leverage, and determine an action plan to influence strategies and actions. The course will discuss the need to consider and address issue along the continuum of workforce development, and how associated factors (housing, transportation, dependent care) influence the success of workforce development efforts.

Highlights:

The length and Breadth of Workforce Development
Evaluating Workforce Programs and Services
Mapping Workforce Funding and Legislation
Profiling Workforce Providers
Economic and Workforce Intelligence
Differences in Urban and Rural Workforce Development
Cluster and Sector Strategies in Workforce Development
Developing Common Metrics and Measurements of Success

Related Link: Advanced Workforce Development Course to be held in Arlington, VA Oct. 19-20

For more information contact:

Jill Frick
International Economic Development Council
734 15th St. NW Suite 900
Washington
DC 20005
USA

Phone: 202-223-7800
Fax: 202-223-4745
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.iedconline.org