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Workforce Development
Date: January 26-27, 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX

Register by Thursday, January 12 and save $100 with our Registration Deadline

http://www.iedconline.org/LeadershipSummit/Workforce_Development.html

Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what collaborative programs will help upgrade the skills of your community's existing workforce. Other topics of discussion will include: talent attraction, K-12 development and integration, occupational analysis, target industry clusters and more.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
• Reviewing the core components of the workforce development system
• Availability of funding sources at the local, state and federal levels
• Accessing Department of Labor grants and initiatives (e.g., WIRED)
• Understanding occupational data analysis and career pathways
• Assessing qualifications, skills and abilities of current workforce
• Recruitment and retention of a skilled labor force
• The role of higher education in workforce and economic development
• New alliances, new models and best practices in regional & local initiatives

INSTRUCTORS:

Eva Esquivel
Industry Liaison and Communications Manager
Workforce Solutions Alamo

J. Patrick Jamison, CEcD
Economic Development Specialist
Mansfield Economic Development Corporation

Debra Lyons
Vice President of Community and Economic Development
ACT Inc.

John P. Metcalf
Senior Member
Thomas P. Miller and Associates

J. Decker Ringo
Senior Analyst
SRI International

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRAINING LOCATION
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
123 Losoya
San Antonio, TX 78205
IEDC room rate: $209 single/double
Group rate cutoff: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Reservations: (210) 222-1234

This Training Course is Being Held in Conjunction with the 2012 Economic Development Leadership Summit

Empowering "Hall of Fame" Economic Development Leaders and Communities
http://www.iedconline.org/LeadershipSummit/index.html

The International Economic Development Council's 2012 Leadership Summit, January 29-31 in San Antonio, Texas, will help economic development leaders catalyze "Hall of Fame" achievements while facing post-recession realities.