Call for Applications – Announcement of the 2008 Recognition of Excellence Application Process

February 12, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT 044-08

ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5

SUBJECT: Call for Applications – Announcement of the 2008 Recognition of Excellence Application Process

PROGRAM(S): All Programs

1. Purpose. To transmit a call for applications for the 2008 Recognition of Excellence (ROE) process.

2. References. Training and Employment Notice 25-07, January 16, 2008, Announcing the 2008 Recognition of Excellence Application Process.

3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional Resources website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/

4. Background. The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is pleased to announce the opening of the Recognition of Excellence (ROE) application process for 2008. This initiative was established in 2004 to recognize high performance employment and training-related programs and superior or improved system performance by entities administering and partnering with ETA-funded programs. The ROE is an important opportunity to honor programs that have achieved commendable outcomes as well as facilitate the exponential replication of innovative practices throughout the workforce investment system.

ETA is now requesting applications from which honorees will be selected and showcased at the Workforce Innovations Conference to be held July 15-17, 2008, in New Orleans, Louisiana. There, thousands of workforce investment professionals from across the nation will be able to learn about the successful practices of the honorees.

5. Action: State Workforce Agency administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies. Workforce Development professionals are invited to submit applications for the 2008 Recognition of Excellence process.

Applications must be submitted on-line by 6:00 p.m. EST, on Friday, March 28, 2008.

6. Contact. Questions about the 2008 Recognition of Excellence process may be answered by reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions on the Website or additional questions may be asked via email. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.

7. Expiration Date. March 28, 2008

8. Attachments.

Training and Employment Notice 25-07, January 16, 2008, Announcing the 2008 Recognition of Excellence Application Process.