Workforce Development Strategies
August 6-7, 2015 │ Indianapolis, IN

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 
• 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:

Diane Lupke, CEcD FM 
President 
Lupke & Associates, Inc.
Newton, WI

Ms. Diane Lupke, CEcD, is President of Lupke & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in community economic development intervention for governments and non-profit organizations throughout the United States. Since its founding in 1990, Ms. Lupke, her Associates, and Staff have worked in more than 75 communities using its unique brand of compassion and intellect to empower residents to recognize their assets and create change in their lives and for their communities. Lupke & Associates has earned distinction for its work with distressed communities. Many of its clients are located in urban neighborhoods, struggling downtowns, and isolated rural economies that offer particular challenges. 

John P. Metcalf 
President 
Workforce Systems Associates
Charlotte, NC

Residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, John P. Metcalf has been involved in solving workforce development challenges for 17 years. Firstly, as a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board where he served as the Vice-chair; then as a senior partner with the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; and now as President Workforce Systems Associates. Before his involvement with solving community workforce challenges, John spent 30 years at AT&T in a broad range of sales, marketing, and executive leadership positions allowing him to bring a business focus to workforce and community planning.

Accommodations/Training Location:

Embassy Suites Indianapolis North 
3912 Vincennes Rd 
Indianapolis, IN 46268 
Phone: 317-872-7700

IEDC Room Rate: $139 
Cut-off date: July 22, 2015