NAWDP Seeks YOUR input on credentials

Many times we tell our customers to add to their career portfolio by obtaining industry-recognized credentials. The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) have joined forces to identify how credentials play a part in our own profession – the workforce development profession.

We ask that you take about 12 minutes to complete a survey by clicking here  about credentialing in the workforce development profession to help us strengthen our efforts to improve the effectiveness of our nation’s workforce development system.

The survey will be available until September 10, 2010. We will be happy to share a copy of the survey report with anyone who requests it.

Improve Your Ability to Serve Youth

In collaboration with the National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth, NAWDP is pleased to continue our efforts to improve the skills and abilities of our professionals by offering four trainings directed towards youth practitioners in September.  

Trainings will be held 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Germantown Innovation Center, which is located at 20271 Goldenrod Lane, Germantown, MD 20876. Participants will receive comprehensive materials and will walk away from the training energized and prepared to immediately put new practices into place!

Chose one or more of these terrific workshops

September 9, 2010

Knowledge of the Field: Foundations of Workforce Development, Youth Development & the Role of Youth Service Professionals

Familiarize yourself with the foundations of workforce development and youth de­velopment, as well as the roles and ethical aspects for youth service professionals and organizations.   Learn about the rights of young people and the laws that are meant to insure those rights.   Cost:  $75 

• Click HERE for more details on Knowledge of the Field: Foundations of Workforce Development, Youth Development & the Role of Youth Service Professionals

September 16, 2010

Assessment & Individualized Planning: Charting a Course with Youth

Discover the purpose, types, and selection of assessment tools, person-centered planning, and engaging youth in goal-setting. This workshop addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities youth service professionals need to better connect all youth, including youth with disabilities, to workforce, educational, and independent living opportunities.  Cost:  $75 

• Click HERE for more details on Assessment & Individualized Planning:  Charting a Course with Youth.

September 23, 2010

Career Exploration & Workforce Preparation: Youth Opening the Door to the World of Work

This training addresses competencies that focus simultaneously on building youths’ basic work readiness and job search skills; providing youth with accurate and timely information about jobs and the job market; and engaging employers to support youth as they move forward in their career development.    Cost:  $75 

• Click HERE for more details on Career Exploration & Workforce Preparation:  Youth Opening the Door to the World of Work.

September 30, 2010

Community Resources: Weaving a Web for Youth

Learn how to map community resources, build and manage community partnerships, and identi­fy individualized and disability-specific resources.  Attendees also will learn how to effectively market their programs. Cost:  $75 

• Click HERE for more details on Community Resources: Weaving a Web for Youth

Cancellation Policy:  Please read carefully A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for any registrations cancelled within 10 days of specific training, except for documented cases of medical or family emergency. After that date, no refunds will be provided.  Substitutions may be made at any time at no cost. Cancellation or substitution must be mailed or faxed to NAWDP and will not be accepted over the phone.

2010 Youth Development Symposium

November 8-10, 2010,  Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers

NEW Workshop Descriptions:  Descriptions of the current workshops are available by clicking HERE.  Check back often as workshops may be added!

• Click HERE to download the Tentative Agenda

• Click HERE to register online

• Click HERE to download a registration form

• Preconference workshops offered by Beverly Ford and Larry Robbin:  Click HERE for detailed information   

Terrific Plenary Speakers!

   Re-energize with Opening Speaker Arel Moodie

Closing Speaker Jeff Havens will tell you How to Get Fired!        

Early Bird Registration (payment received by September 24, 2010)

•  NAWDP Member $260
•  New or Renewing NAWDP Member* $335

  Hotel Information Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers 301 East North Water Street Chicago, IL  60611 (312) 464-1000   Rate:  $169 Deadline: October 15th at 5:00pm CT

  Click HERE to reserve your room online

•  Non Member $350

   

Regular Registration (after September 24, 2010)

•  NAWDP Member $310
•  New or Renewing NAWDP Member* $385
•  Non Member $400

STAND AND BE HEARD

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MATTERS!

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals is committed to representing the interests of all workforce development professionals at the state, local and national levels. 

8/3/2010:  Senate Committee recommends increased for workforce development programs.  Click HERE

7/19/10:   House Subcommittee recommends increases in Workforce Funding for 2011.  Click HERE

06/17/10:  Senate Takes Up Funding for Summer Youth/TANF/Unemployment Insurance.  Click HERE

06/01/10:  House Moves Again to Provide Funding for Summer Youth Programs.  Click HERE for more.

03/24/10:  House set to vote on funding for summer youth programs.  Click HERE for more information

03/09/10:  Senate votes down efforts to fund summer youth programs and TANF Emergency Fund.  Click HERE for more information

9/9/09:   Senator Harkin Assumes Chair of HELP Committee.  Click HERE for more information

7/21/09:  Funding Update.  click HERE for more information

PAST ISSUES

• 5/8/09:  2010 Budget Implications.  Click HERE for more information
• 2/13/09:  Funding for Workforce Development Retained in Economic Stimulus!  Click HERE for more information.
• 1/27/09:  Stimulus Bill on the Move:  Opportunities for Workforce Development in House and Senate.  Click HERE for more information.
• 1/15/09:  House Bill Recommends Over $4 Billion to Support Employment Job Training Efforts.  Click HERE for more information.
• 11/21/08:  NAWDP urges the Senate to increase spending for workforce development.  Click HERE for a copy of the letter.
• 10/31/08:  NAWDP joins other leading workforce development organizations in urging the House to pass a economic stimulus package that includes $1.5 billion for workforce development programs.  Click HERE to view the letter.
• 9/26/08:  Chairmen Harkin and Obey send letter to the Department of Labor's Inspector General asking for a review of recent Department of Labor actions regarding the Senior Community Service  Employment Program.  See the letter here.

Check back often for the latest Legislative Updates, Issue Briefs, and Advocacy materials.   Here is just a sample of what you can expect:

• A Discussion Paper outlining the important contributions made by Workforce Development Professionals. It provides useful information which can be used to promote the profession, especially at this time when the future of the Workforce Development system is under discussion.

How To Guides

• An Advocate's Guide to Federal Funding

• How To...GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS

• How To...DETERMINE LEGISLATOR'S PRIORITIES

Helpful Links

• Find your Representative and information on House Committees at www.house.gov

• Find your Senator and information on Senate Committees at www.senate.gov

• Find general information on Congress at www.Congress.org

• Look up legislation and federal laws at www.Congress.gov