Let’s explore how the workforce development field can be more reflective of the change it seeks to cultivate. Join us this fall and winter in the “Workforce Leadership Café” for a series of conversations with leaders who are contributing their talents and insights to this rich field of practice.
As workforce leaders, we can articulate the value and importance of upskilling our community’s workforce all day long. But what about us? What improves and ignites us?
Advocacy 101: How To Make An Impact At The State Level
This invite-only event will convene clean energy employers and key policymakers to share and discuss state policy recommendations that could expand apprenticeships and support clean energy businesses in hiring apprentices for new clean energy projects using tax credits available in the IRA in addition to diversifying the workforce.
AI is reshaping our workplaces at an unprecedented pace, ushering in a new era of productivity and innovation across the public and private sectors.
Senators Tim Kaine and Mike Braun invite you to a Congressional staff briefing to learn more about the need to expand Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality, short-term job training programs.
The session is intended to provide a broad overview of the federal policy landscape as it relates to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and appropriations policies impacting the wider community.
Broadband Communities Summit is the leading event for community leaders, property owners, network infrastructure builders and telco service providers to meet and discuss strategies for delivering connectivity for communities across the US.
With major clean energy investments being implemented, many U.S. companies have begun to announce new clean energy-related plants and projects across the country. This represents a potential game-changing opportunity for the clean energy workforce and those looking to make a shift into the industry.
Illinois stands to gain more than $1 billion in federal broadband funding over the next five years, on top of significant state investments. Summit participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers and learn from experts and each other about how to make sure this record investment leads to sustainable economic opportunity for all […]
As a valued partner in the International Rescue Committee’s economic opportunity work, we welcome you to join us for Building Inclusive Economies, a day dedicated for to learning, exchange, and solution-driven dialogue. An exclusive, in-person event hosted in New York City, attendees will have the invaluable opportunity to gain insights from and connect with a diverse […]
In an era marked by technological leaps and digital revolutions, the workforce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. How can organizations and educational institutions design curricula that not only keep pace with technological advancements but also anticipate future trends? What strategies can be employed to bridge the digital divide and foster a diverse, inclusive workforce […]
This three-day event will provide state legislators with education on intersecting policy issues impacting youth and young adults and policy options to increase well-being. Policy topics will include education and career pathways, housing and homelessness, mental and behavioral health, juvenile justice, child welfare and adolescent brain development. After learning with peers, field experts and NCSL […]
Join UMA and our network for an intimate, day-long, and solutions-forward Convening to discuss how your and other communities are approaching the workforce challenges presented by this moment in time – regardless of federal investment. Attendees will hear from peers and national practitioners, with ample time for discussion and co-creation of solutions with each other. […]
The 2nd Annual U.S. Clean Energy Transition conference will bring together federal, state and local policymakers, legislators, as well as industry representatives, NGOs and academia, to explore the latest policy and industry efforts in building a competitive America to accelerate the clean energy transition.
The NALEO Workforce Innovation Forum: Advancing the Economic Future of Latinos is an opportunity provided to participants ahead of the NALEO 41st Annual Conference.
In this webinar, hear from federal officials and experienced adult education advocates about the new Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) issued to Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers. This TEGL is titled Reducing Administrative Barriers to Improve Customer Experience in Grant Programs Administered by the Employment and Training Administration. It clarifies existing federal […]
The Horizons summit is where we explore the newest ideas for transforming the field and center the voices of the people most impacted by the transformation.
There is a growing recognition of the role of quality non-degree credentials (QNDCs) in addressing workforce needs and expanding access to postsecondary education. However, policymakers must understand whether these credentials provide strong outcomes for students and workers to ensure public policy promotes equitable credential attainment and achieves state goals. This session will convene state leaders […]
Summit Sequels
Summit Sequels is a series of virtual skills events where we’ll continue the conversation, held at the Skills Summit, about skills policy issues at the state and federal levels.
Listen to this 2022 series to hear about best practices in the states and models that can inform federal decision-making and to discuss ongoing opportunities in federal and state skills advocacy.
Fireside Chats
National Skills Coalition hosts a series of fireside chats between CEO Andy Van Kleunen and various policymakers as they discuss the critical role of investments in skills training for workers, employers, and an inclusive economic recovery.
