February 23, 2009
ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 039-09
ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: Announcement of Technical Assistance and Training – Heartland Conference, March 31 – April 2, 2009 in Kansas City
PROGRAMS: All Programs
1. Purpose. To announce ETA Regional Office-sponsored technical assistance and training opportunities offered at the Heartland Conference: Preparing the Workforce for the Changing Midwest Economy, March 31-April 2, 2009.
2. References. None.
3. Links. This information alert is in the Region 5 website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/reg05/pages/libraryissuances.cfm
4. Background. Today’s economy presents the workforce and economic development world with challenges it has not faced in decades. The Heartland Conference will present a wide array of strategies designed to meet and overcome today’s challenges and position our systems for what may come tomorrow.
5. Substance. The event will provide a forum for partnering and networking with leaders from all facets of workforce and economic development. Workshop tracks will include:
The agenda includes a substantial focus on implementing America’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act, with presentation and discussion from the ETA implementation team.
The 2009 Heartland Conference will be held at:
Hyatt Regency Crown
Center
2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.421.1234
6. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies, support participation, and encourage all interested parties to register for the conference.
7. Inquiries. Questions about the Heartland Conference may be directed to Stacy O’Keefe on 312.596.5527. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.
8. Attachments. None.
9. Effective Date.February 20, 2009
10. Expiration Date.April 3, 2009
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