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Ohio Workforce Institute |
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Training Presentation: Early Warning Networks - Strategies for Layoff Aversion and Job Retention  |
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Office of Workforce Development Training and Meeting Calendar (This calendar is updated on a regular basis. Revised: 4/28/08) |
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SCOTI Staff Training |
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Implementing Common Measures for Wagner-Peyser/VETS Employment
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Transitioning to Common Measures for WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs
This is free online tutorial describing the changes to the WIA Performance Measures that took effect July 1, 2005.
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WIA 101: What You Really Need to Know About the Workforce Investment Act (May 13, 2008)
Sponsor: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Workforce Development.
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. Fifth Ave., Room A-119, Columbus.
Time: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To RSVP: go to the Ohio Workforce Institute website.
For more Information or Assistance: Beth Floyd, at (317) 837-8097 or cwloffice@aol.com
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Two-Day Workshop: Out of School and Hard to Serve Youth (May 13-14, 2008)
Location: Employment Source, 822 30th Street, N.W. (Conference Rooms A & B), Canton, OH 44709.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: Out-of-school youth are one of the key populations served under the Workforce Investment (WIA) Act of 1998. This workshop provides information and tools to help local youth councils, WIA administrators, case managers, and service providers serve out-of-school youth. Topics covered include: the definition of out-of-school youth, effective strategies for conducting outreach for out-of-school youth, effective strategies for recruiting out-of-school youth, effective strategies for engaging out-of-school youth, and tools to help in providing WIA youth services to out-of-school youth.
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/OutSchAhrdtoServe.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
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Workshop: OIPLD Initiative - Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources for One-Stop Partners and Customers (May 16, 2008)
Location: The Source Northwest Ohio, 1301 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43624.
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
Description: The Ohio Initiative for Persons with Learning Disabilities (OIPLD) is offering a full-day training re: both low and high tech adaptive/assistive resources that can increase One-Stop customers' chances of being successful as employees, students and community members. This workshop is targeted to One-Stop agency partners who may share common customers e.g. ABLE, DJFS, RSC and others. LD/TANF teams are encouraged to attend.
On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/2vfy28 The session is limited to 60 people.
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National Association of Workforce Development Professionals 19th Annual Conference (May 18-21, 2008)
Sponsor: National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA.
Additional Details and Registration Information: http://www.nawdp.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Annual_Conference
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Workshop: WIA for Youth 101 (May 29, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-118), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: New administrative staff and new youth council members often need an orientation to the youth program of the Workforce Investment Act. This workshop presents an overview of the requirements of WIA. Topics include, the goals and purpose of the Workforce Investment Act, eligibility, programming, expenditures, service documentation, performance, and responsibilities of local WIA youth stakeholders
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/WIA101.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
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Two-Day Workshop: Elements of a WIA Youth Program (June 2-3, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-118), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: The Workforce Investment Act requires local workforce investment areas to recognize the full spectrum of youth needs and to make available programs and services to help meet these needs. This workshop provides information and tools on each of the 10 required youth program elements to help local youth councils, administrators, and service providers understand the connection between WIA and youth development; meet the requirements of federal and state legislation, regulation, and policy; and understand the roles of the youth council, the administrative entity, and the service provider in delivering youth services
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/elements.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
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WIA 201: Building the One Stop System (June 5, 2008)
Sponsor: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Workforce Development.
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. Fifth Ave., Room A-119, Columbus.
Time: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The seminar is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To RSVP: go to the to the Ohio Workforce Institute website.
For more Information or Assistance: Beth Floyd, at (317) 837-8097 or cwloffice@aol.com
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Workshop: OIPLD Initiative - Adaptive/Assistive Technology Resources for One-Stop Partners and Customers (June 5, 2008)
Location: The Job Center, 1040 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310.
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
Description: The Ohio Initiative for Persons with Learning Disabilities (OIPLD) is offering a full-day training re: both low and high tech adaptive/assistive resources that can increase One-Stop customers' chances of being successful as employees, students and community members. This workshop is targeted to One-Stop agency partners who may share common customers e.g. ABLE, DJFS, RSC and others. LD/TANF teams are encouraged to attend.
On-line Registration: http://tinyurl.com/3b93r6
The session is limited to 60 people.
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IAWP 95th Annual Educational Conference (June 8-12, 2008)
Sponsor: The International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP).
Location: Mariott Hotel, Richmond, VA.
Description: IAWP Educational conferences offer great knowledge-building and networking opportunities for staff of all levels administering workforce investment programs. Workshop topics include subjects of interest to all One-Stop partners, as well as those working in a ...
For More Information/Registration: Visit www.ohioiawp.org or contact Greg Kambitsch at (937) 231-3473, e-mail: Gregory.Kambitsch@jfs.ohio.gov. |
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Workshop: WIA for Youth 101 (June 18, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-119), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: New administrative staff and new youth council members often need an orientation to the youth program of the Workforce Investment Act. This workshop presents an overview of the requirements of WIA. Topics include, the goals and purpose of the Workforce Investment Act, eligibility, programming, expenditures, service documentation, performance, and responsibilities of local WIA youth stakeholders
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/WIA101.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
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Workshop: Youth Councils (June 19, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-118), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: WIA assigns youth councils a key policy- and decision-making function in the design, development, and provision of services to help at-risk youth achieve successful transitions to further education and employment in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations. This workshop provides information and tools to help youth council members fulfill the legislative and regulatory function of youth councils, define their own youth council's role in local system development, determine goals for the system, engage a broad range of youth development and youth-serving agencies in the community, and advocate youth development and youth services to the local Workforce Investment Board (WIB).
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/councils.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
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Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum (July 9-11, 2008)
Sponsor: The Great Lakes Manufacturing Council.
Location: Cleveland Key Center Marriott, Cleveland, OH.
Description: The Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum brings together manufacturing, business, academic and government leaders focused on promoting, enhancing and preserving manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region. Regional leaders from the eight Great Lakes States as well as the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec will gather to discuss the image of the Great Lakes region, innovation in manufacturing, the workforce and skills needed for manufacturing today and in the future as well as the borders and logistics requirements needed to succeed in today's global economy.
For additional information: Go to www.greatlakesmanufacturing.org or call (866) 615-2182.
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NEW! "Success Decoded": Workforce Innovations 2008 Conference (July 15-17, 1008)
Sponsor: US Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration.
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Description:
- Experience over 100 opportunities to decode the success of practitioners and thought leaders from the workforce system and its key partners in education, business, economic development, community-based organizations, and philanthropy.
- Participate in hands-on community service opportunities where you can contribute to the rebuilding of New Orleans both before and during the conference.
- Collaborate with the public workforce system and other partners as you learn about regional workforce collaboration; workforce system leadership and transformation; business engagement and leadership; sustainability; youth employment and talent development; and economic development, globalization, and innovation economy.
For additional information: Go to http://www.workforceinnovations.org/
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IAWP - Ohio Chapter 2008 Fall Conference (September 25-26, 2008)
Sponsor: The International Association of Workforce Professionals - Ohio Chapter (IAWP).
Location: Atwood Lake Resort, 2650 Lodge Rd., Sherrodsville OH.
Description: IAWP Educational conferences offer great knowledge-building and networking opportunities for staff of all levels administering workforce investment programs. Workshop topics include subjects of interest to all One-Stop partners, as well as those working in a
For More Information/Registration: Visit www.ohioiawp.org or contact Greg Kambitsch at (937) 231-3473, e-mail: Gregory.Kambitsch@jfs.ohio.gov.
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National Workforce Association Conference (November 29-December 2, 2008)
Sponsor: National Workforce Association.
Location: The Waterside Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
Additional Details and Registration Information: http://www.nwaonline.org/Events.asp
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