NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS

16 Mar 2025
The SETA 2025 Spring Conference where professionals from across the region will gather to share knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with peers. Attend educational sessions, opportunities to learn about best practices from industry leaders, and a vibrant networking environment to foster new connections.
Myrtle Beach, SC

Southeastern Employment and Training Association 2025 Spring Conference

The SETA 2025 Spring Conference where professionals from across the region will gather to share knowledge, explore best practices, and connect with peers. Attend educational sessions, opportunities to learn about best practices from industry leaders, and a vibrant networking environment to foster new connections.

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26 Mar 2025
Office Hours: Equipping Chambers of Commerce to Engage in Registered Apprenticeship
Virtual

Office Hours: Equipping Chambers of Commerce to Engage in Registered Apprenticeship

Chambers of Commerce are actively engaged in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation. The Center will present this Office Hours webinar to show how to leverage the expertise of Chambers of Commerce and their crucial role as vital collaborators in expanding Registered Apprenticeships. This webinar, a follow-up to the Center of Excellence’s January 9th webinar in partnership with the Association of Chamber Commerce Executives (ACCE), will provide participants with the opportunity to hear about best practice models of Chambers of Commerce actively engaging in Registered Apprenticeship across the nation.  

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29 Mar 2025
National Association of Workforce Boards: The Forum
Washington, D.C.

National Association of Workforce Boards: The Forum

The Forum is the nation’s premier annual workforce development conference, hosted by the National Association of Workforce Boards. This transformative event brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities of today’s evolving economy. Collaborate with workforce development professionals, business leaders, educators, economists, and HR experts to build a resilient economy that uplifts workers and their families. Attendees will explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussions to drive change and move the needle forward in workforce development. If you’re a workforce development board member, job center staff, employer, or passionate about strengthening our workforce, this event is for you.

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PAST EVENTS

Nov 18

Bethlehem, PA

Apprenticeship PA Collaborative and Expo

Apprenticeship PA Collaborative and Expo

2024 ApprenticeshipPA brought together industry, education, workforce, and stakeholders across Pennsylvania that wanted to strengthen apprenticeship employment and work-based models of training and development.

Center subject matter experts presented the workshop, "Building Student Awareness of Apprenticeship Career Pathways." This workshop provided insights into how education can seamlessly transition into apprenticeship. Data and statistics were shown highlighting the impact and success rates of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs, exploring the many benefits of combining traditional education with RA, such as enhanced skills acquisition, job readiness, and long-term career success. 

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Apprenticeship PA Collaborative and Expo
Nov 18

Phoenix, AZ

NAWDP Youth Symposium

NAWDP Youth Symposium

NAWDP's Youth Symposium has become one of the largest annual gatherings of workforce development professionals serving youth, with more than 900 attendees from across the country. Participants joined in celebrating "25 Years of Advancing America's Youth" at this impactful event. Participants networked with workforce professionals who serve youth across the country, shared or learned from others' best practices, created partnerships with other organizations, and learned about innovative programs and potential solutions to issues in their areas. 

Center staff presented a session on RA and WIOA alignment. They also ran a booth where they provided no-cost TA!

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NAWDP Youth Symposium
Oct 30

2024 CAEL Conference

2024 CAEL Conference

Celebrating its 50th year in 2024, the CAEL Conference is widely known as the leading place to connect and network with experts from postsecondary education and training providers, workforce and economic development leaders, industry groups, and more. The Center of Excellence ran a booth to provide TA at the conference.

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2024 CAEL Conference
Sep 25

Prestonburg, KY

Eastern Kentucky RA Summit

Eastern Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Summit

The Summit aimed to demystify the concept of Registered Apprenticeships—an "earn while you learn" model endorsed by the U.S. Department of Labor that combines on-the-job training with technical instruction. Attendees discovered how these apprenticeships can transform their workforce by providing high-quality training to new and current employees, enhancing their competitive edge. The event offered practical insights, collaboration opportunities, and expert guidance to help employers, industry stakeholders, and educational partners in Eastern Kentucky strengthen and sustain their regional workforce.

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Eastern KY RA Summit