Dallas Regional Technical Assistance Workshop

On April 29 - May 1, The Fairmont Hotel in the culturally rich city of Dallas, Texas, will be the site of the first Neighborhood Networks Regional Technical Assistance Workshop (RTAW) offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Can't make it to Dallas? Not a problem. A second RTAW will be held July 15 - 17 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)

A blend of new enhancements and proven success, the 2009 Neighborhood Networks RTAWs will offer participants:

	A Combination of Never-Before-Offered and Consistently Popular Sessions. The 2009 RTAWs will offer 14 new sessions, including how to start a financial literacy program; teach more effectively; negotiate for results; secure funding in tough economic times; assess the changing job market to identify growing employment sectors; meet the unique needs of seniors, disabled residents, and youth; and take workforce development programs to the next level. New sessions will complement the suite of core RTAW sessions, such as partnership development, volunteer recruitment, and program planning, that are consistently requested by participants.
	Technology-Driven Solutions. The 2009 RTAWs will include techno-sessions, such as cyber fundraising and podcasts, that will teach participants how to harness the power of technology to improve center operations and help users achieve their goals.
	Neighborhood Networks Discussion Groups. The 2009 RTAWs will bring back by popular demand Neighborhood Networks Discussion Groups. These moderated discussion groups strengthen peer-to-peer communication and networking by providing a forum for participants to strategize solutions on issues important to all center staff members and stakeholders.
	Expanded Exhibit Hall. The 2009 Neighborhood Networks RTAWs will include an expanded exhibit area that will allow centers to set up exhibits/displays that showcase their programs, services, and results.

More information about the 2009 RTAWs is available online, or call the Neighborhood Networks Information Center toll-free at (888) 312-2743. The hearing impaired may access the number via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.