Hosted by National Association of Workforce Boards and Great Lakes
Employment & Training Association

NAWB is pleased to team with GLETA to invite you to join us in Chicago on July 10th, 11th, and 12th for Heartland Summit 2013. View the agenda »

Who Should Attend
WIB Chairs and Board Members - WIB Staff - Program Staff – Economic Development Staff

Why Attend
Rejuvenation. Innovation. Engagement. These terms describe what happen when workforce development professionals come together to hone their craft. Perhaps you got your best new idea at a GLETA meeting when talking to someone from your own state. Maybe it was hearing Jim Clifton speak at the NAWB Forum that has you focused on building a “strengths-based” workforce system. We will provide the map, you provide the car, and together let’s take workforce development into the next decade.

Registration Fee for NAWB Members - $250.00
Registration Fee for Non-Members – $275.00

Registration opens April 15 and closes June 28, 2013
Registration includes 2 days of informative and exciting meetings, a working lunch each day, and optional pre-conference activities. Download the Registration form »

Hotel Information
PALMER HOUSE HILTON
17 East Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone: 312-726-7500
Conference Rate: Single/Double - $179.00

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Program Information

Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Pre-conference Session
Our preconference session, included as an optional activity as part of your conference registration, will focus on new Board member orientation; which will include a thorough introduction to WIA – the history, the law, and implementation – and, also, a look at new legislation and how the conversations in Washington will impact the next iteration of the Workforce Investment Act and the public workforce system.

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM: Summit Kick-Off
Boards are the nexus point of business, education and the workforce. The challenges are daunting. The day will revolve around the role of the WIBs; the issues, the policy considerations and will allow time for discussion so all of us can learn.

NAWB and GLETA will deliver insight on Boards of Excellence and will help attendees focus on how best to improve their effectiveness in Strategic Management, Data Analytics, Communications/Outreach/Advocacy, and Strategic Convening. System excellence to regional transformation: find your core strength and let’s move forward together.

Friday, July 12, 2013, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Workshops and Closing Session
The focus is on workshops and issues on-the-ground. Preliminary topics include; a session on monitoring and finances, updates from Washington, a working session for WIB directors, and a working session for WIB Chairs and Board members.

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For more information please contact:
NAWB
1133 19th St, NW, Ste 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857-7900
E-Mail: nawb@nawb.org