About the Conference

Workforce Innovations 2008: Success Decoded will bring together local, state and national-level strategic workforce investment partners to learn from successes and cultivate the talent development solutions needed in today's global economy. Join thousands of your colleagues for this year's conference on July 15-17, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Workforce Innovations is the premier annual conference promoting collaboration among leaders from workforce development, business, economic development, education, community-based organizations, and philanthropy.

You will gain an unparalleled opportunity to engage with practitioners and thought leaders who are forging effective strategies for regionally-driven innovation and talent development. Experience a collage of color, creativity, and excitement that can only be Workforce Innovations!

Who should attend?

Federal State, and Local Government Leaders, Association and Non-Profit Executives, and Business Leaders involved in:

The Workforce Investment System
Apprenticeship Community
BRAC and Military Counterparts
Employment Services
Faith-Based Programs
High Growth and Community-Based Job Training Initiative Grantees
Job Corps
Older Workers
One-Stop Systems
Populations with Special Needs
Refugee Workers
TANF
Unemployment Insurance Programs
Veteran Services
WIA Adult and Youth Programs
WIRED Grantees
Youth Employment Programs

Business
Chamber of Commerce Members
Grantee Partners
Public and Private Sector Employers
Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Members

Education
K-12 Education
Community Colleges
Colleges and Universities
Vocational and Adult Education

Economic Development
Agriculture
Commerce
Defense
Energy
Health and Human Services
Housing and Urban development
Interior
Justice
National Science Foundation
Rural Development Agencies
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
State and Local Departments of Economic Development
Transportation