Call for Presentations - Workforce Innovations 2008, July 15-17, 2009, New Orleans

January 29, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT 035-08

ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5

SUBJECT: Call for Presentations - Workforce Innovations 2008, July 15-17, 2008, New Orleans

PROGRAM(S): All Programs

1. Purpose. To transmit a call for presentations for "Learning Labs" (workshops) at Workforce Innovations 2008 in New Orleans.

2. References. Training and Employment Notice 27-07, January 28, 2008, Workforce Innovations 2008 and Call for Presentations.

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

4. Background. Workforce Innovations, co-hosted by ETA and the American Society for Training and Development, is the premier annual conference to promote collaborative leadership among workforce development, business, economic development, education, faith-based and community organizations, and philanthropy. Over 3,500 participants are expected to attend the conference, which will be held July 15-17, 2008 in New Orleans.

This year, the theme for Workforce Innovations is Success Decoded. The conference will bring together local, State, and national-level strategic workforce investment partners to learn from each others' successes to cultivate the talent development solutions needed in today's global economy. Workforce Innovations will provide an unparalleled opportunity to dialogue with a wide range of practitioners and thought leaders who are forging effective strategies for regionally-driven innovation and talent development.

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 proposals for Learning Lab presentations.

All proposals must be submitted to the Workforce Innovations on-line database by 5:00 p.m. EST, on Friday, February 22, 2008.

Please see the attached Call for Presentations for more detailed information.

6. Contact. Comments or questions about Workforce Innovations may be directed to the Workforce Innovations Team. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.

7. Expiration Date. February 22, 2008

8. Attachments.

Training and Employment Notice 27-07, January 28, 2008, Workforce Innovations 2008 and Call for Presentations;

Call for Presentations