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Training Presentation: Early Warning Networks - Strategies for Layoff Aversion and Job Retention PDF
Office of Workforce Development Training and Meeting Calendar PDF (This calendar is updated on a regular basis. Revised: 6/2/08)
SCOTI Staff Training
Implementing Common Measures for Wagner-Peyser/VETS Employment
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Transitioning to Common Measures for WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth Programs Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
This is free online tutorial describing the changes to the WIA Performance Measures that took effect July 1, 2005.

Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum (July 9-11, 2008)
Sponsor: The Great Lakes Manufacturing Council.
Location: Cleveland Key Center Marriott, Cleveland, OH.
Description: The Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum brings together manufacturing, business, academic and government leaders focused on promoting, enhancing and preserving manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region. Regional leaders from the eight Great Lakes States as well as the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec will gather to discuss the image of the Great Lakes region, innovation in manufacturing, the workforce and skills needed for manufacturing today and in the future as well as the borders and logistics requirements needed to succeed in today's global economy.
For additional information: Go to www.greatlakesmanufacturing.org Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link or call (866) 615-2182.
"Success Decoded": Workforce Innovations 2008 Conference (July 15-17, 2008)
Sponsor: US Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration.
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Description:
  • Experience over 100 opportunities to decode the success of practitioners and thought leaders from the workforce system and its key partners in education, business, economic development, community-based organizations, and philanthropy.
  • Participate in hands-on community service opportunities where you can contribute to the rebuilding of New Orleans both before and during the conference.
  • Collaborate with the public workforce system and other partners as you learn about regional workforce collaboration; workforce system leadership and transformation; business engagement and leadership; sustainability; youth employment and talent development; and economic development, globalization, and innovation economy.
For additional information: Go to http://www.workforceinnovations.org/ Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link
Collaboration Training for WIA Youth Contacts, One-Stop Centers and JobCorps (July 16, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-119), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: With diminishing resources and increasing number of at-risk youth who need services, collaboration will be essential to meeting the employment and training needs of Ohio's youth. Many programs offer similar services to similar populations of youth. Working together, programs can maximize resources while ensuring a successful transition to adulthood for the youth they serve. This workshop, designed specifically for local WIA youth contacts, One-Stop Center personnel and Job Corps representatives, will provide: a crosswalk of where these three programs connect in the services they provide, the populations of youth they serve, and the performance they must meet; strategies for effective collaboration and partnership building including co-enrollment and referrals; and, tactics for raising awareness and cross-promotion of the programs
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/collaboration.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
Collaboration Training for WIA Youth Contacts, One-Stop Centers and JobCorps (July 23, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-119), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: With diminishing resources and increasing number of at-risk youth who need services, collaboration will be essential to meeting the employment and training needs of Ohio's youth. Many programs offer similar services to similar populations of youth. Working together, programs can maximize resources while ensuring a successful transition to adulthood for the youth they serve. This workshop, designed specifically for local WIA youth contacts, One-Stop Center personnel and Job Corps representatives, will provide: a crosswalk of where these three programs connect in the services they provide, the populations of youth they serve, and the performance they must meet; strategies for effective collaboration and partnership building including co-enrollment and referrals; and, tactics for raising awareness and cross-promotion of the programs
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/collaboration.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
Collaboration Training for WIA Youth Contacts, One-Stop Centers and JobCorps (August 13, 2008)
Location: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 4020 E. 5th Avenue (Room A-119), Columbus, OH 43219.
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m. The session begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Description: With diminishing resources and increasing number of at-risk youth who need services, collaboration will be essential to meeting the employment and training needs of Ohio's youth. Many programs offer similar services to similar populations of youth. Working together, programs can maximize resources while ensuring a successful transition to adulthood for the youth they serve. This workshop, designed specifically for local WIA youth contacts, One-Stop Center personnel and Job Corps representatives, will provide: a crosswalk of where these three programs connect in the services they provide, the populations of youth they serve, and the performance they must meet; strategies for effective collaboration and partnership building including co-enrollment and referrals; and, tactics for raising awareness and cross-promotion of the programs
On-line Registration: http://www.learningworkconnection.org/collaboration.asp Online registration is available for each workshop. Size is limited so register early; participation is on a first come, first served basis.
IAWP - Ohio Chapter 2008 Fall Conference (September 25-26, 2008)
Sponsor: The International Association of Workforce Professionals - Ohio Chapter (IAWP).
Location: Atwood Lake Resort, 2650 Lodge Rd., Sherrodsville OH.
Description: IAWP Educational conferences offer great knowledge-building and networking opportunities for staff of all levels administering workforce investment programs. Workshop topics include subjects of interest to all One-Stop partners, as well as those working in a
For More Information/Registration: Visit www.ohioiawp.org or contact Greg Kambitsch at (937) 231-3473, e-mail: Gregory.Kambitsch@jfs.ohio.gov.
National Workforce Association Conference (November 29-December 2, 2008)
Sponsor: National Workforce Association.
Location: The Waterside Hotel, Tampa, Florida.
Additional Details and Registration Information: http://www.nwaonline.org/Events.asp Non Ohio Workforce Connection Link