Building Education Alliances to Overcome Workforce Challenges

DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TIME: 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST
COST: $85 for IEDC members, $125 for Non-members
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 19, 2009

http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Education_Alliances

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presents the 2009 Web Seminar Series – a cost-effective, professional development program. The series provides an online environment for economic developers to learn about cutting-edge research, techniques, and tools that are prevalent in the field.

Increased global competition and technological change in services and manufacturing have resulted in a new mix of specialized workforce skill requirements. A well-trained workforce can give a community a distinct competitive advantage in business attraction and retention. Economic development alliances with community colleges and vocational and technical schools represent one important avenue to strengthen the local talent pool of workers to match the needs of regional employers.

On October 21 IEDC will host a web seminar to explore successful strategies for creating and maintaining these alliances. Discover valuable tools to strengthen your skilled workforce through key partnerships with your educational institutions.

This web seminar will:
• Examples of successful education-based models for developing workforce skills
• How to identify the right program for your community to meet employer needs
• Strategies to align resources and support for these programs and ensure their viability

Space is limited, register today!
http://events.iedconline.org/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=WEBI…

SPEAKERS:

KAREN R. ELZEY
Vice President & Executive Director, Institute for a Competitive Workforce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Karen R. Elzey is vice president and executive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), a 501(c)3 nonprofit affiliate dedicated to strengthening the nation's educational standards and the quality of its workforce. ICW promotes high educational standards and effective workforce training systems so that they are aligned with each other and with today's rigorous business demands.

MAUREEN LITTLE
Associate Vice President, Economic Development, North Carolina Community College System

Maureen Little is the Associate Vice-President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System. With 58 colleges serving more than 800,000 students each year, the North Carolina Community College System is the third largest in the United States. The System is internationally recognized as a leader in economic and workforce development programs. The ability of these 58 colleges to provide workforce development is a catalyst in the State's effort to recruit and retain business and industry.