BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Skills Coalition - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Skills Coalition X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Skills Coalition REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210405T153000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210322T133035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T155040Z UID:10000161-1617633000-1617636600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Alabama Interstate Talent Development Convening: The Role of Non-Degree Credential Quality Assurance DESCRIPTION:At this year’s Alabama Interstate Talent Development Convening\, NSC’s own Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield will be presenting a breakout session called “The Role of Non-Degree Credential Quality Assurance” alongside Cleve Poole of the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways and Vicky Ohlson of the Alabama Community College System. \nThe convening is designed to serve as a professional development experience including over a dozen breakout sessions covering key education and workforce development topics that are germane to developing a statewide talent development strategic plan. Alabama hopes to use the convening as a catalyst to curate consensus on priority action items for the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Higher Education Act (HEA). URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/alabama-interstate-talent-development-convening-the-role-of-non-degree-credential-quality-assurance/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/040521-AL-Convening-Header-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210330T201354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202029Z UID:10000183-1618930800-1618934400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Building Back Better with People-Centered Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:National Skills Coalition and workforce development experts from the BlueGreen Alliance\, the Manufacturing Institute\, National League of Cities\, and National Urban League analyze the administration’s American Jobs Plan\, how any job creation package must include skills training to be successful\, and what they need to see from Congress to get America’s workers and business back on track to an inclusive economic recovery. \n \nFeaturing: \n\nKatie Spiker\, Director of Government Affairs\, National Skills Coalition\nAndy Van Kleunen\, CEO\, National Skills Coalition\nJason Walsh\, Executive Director\, BlueGreen Alliance\nStephanie Martinez-Ruckman\, Legislative Director\, National League of Cities\nTraci Scott\, Vice President of Workforce Development\, National Urban League\nCassi Zumbiel\, Director – Workforce Initiatives\, The Manufacturing Institute URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/webinar-build-back-better-with-people-centered-infrastructure/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/04202021-Infra-Webinar-Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210416T130400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T155005Z UID:10000181-1619613000-1619620200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:The Hill's Future of Jobs Summit DESCRIPTION:While the effects of layoffs and furloughs caused by the COVID pandemic will certainly shape the foreseeable future\, the long-term health prognosis for the American workforce will largely be determined by a metamorphic revolution in communications\, data\, and automation. \nThe pandemic helped spark a mass shift to digital tools and communication that will accelerate the deployment and embrace of new tech platforms powered by big data\, IoT\, 5G\, and AI. This transition comes packed with opportunities and risks for the American workforce that will reward those fluent in these new modalities and will require others to upskill to align with the new opportunities that this future world will generate. \nOn April 28\, The Hill will convene top-tier technologists\, business leaders\, economists\, political leaders\, and policy practitioners to discuss the future of jobs and strengthening the American workforce. \nSpeakers: \n\nPlinio Ayala\, CEO & President\, Per Scholas\nZoë Baird\, CEO & President\, Markle Foundation\nAngie Kamath\, Dean for Continuing Education & Workforce Development\, City University of New York (CUNY)\nAndy Van Kleunen\, CEO\, National Skills Coalition\nRep. Greg Murphy (R-NC)\, Ranking Member\, Higher Education & Workforce Investment Committee\nAi-jen Poo\, Co-Founder & Executive Director\, National Domestic Workers Alliance\nLawrence H. Summers\, President Emeritus & Charles W. Eliot University Professor\, Harvard University\nJohnny C. Taylor\, Jr.\, SHRM-SCP\, President & Chief Executive Officer of SHRM\, the Society for Human Resource Management\nSaadia Zahidi\, Managing Director\, World Economic Forum\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced. \nSponsor Perspective: \n\nBrian Hendricks\, Vice President of Policy and Government Relations\, Nokia Americas\n\nModerator \n\nSteve Clemons\, Editor-at-Large\, The Hill URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/the-hills-future-of-jobs-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Hill-Future-of-Jobs.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T140000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210503T142105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202021Z UID:10000180-1620306000-1620309600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Committee on Small Business Hearing "Growing Jobs through Infrastructure Investment" DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation\, Entrepreneurship\, and Workforce Development will hold a remote hearing titled: “Growing Jobs through Infrastructure Investment.” \nThe national infrastructure has long deteriorated but investing in it today creates millions of good paying jobs for American workers now and into the future. However\, it is not enough to create jobs\, the country needs a pipeline of skilled workers to fill them. This hearing will discuss how small firms and the federal government can leverage workforce development programs to train and upskill the next generation of infrastructure workers. Members will hear from experts\, industry leaders\, and educational institutions about efforts to provide workforce training and investing in the nation’s infrastructure\, through proposals like the American Jobs Plan will impact those efforts. \nMr. Michael Tamasi\, President and CEO\nAccuRounds\, Avon\, MA\nChair\, Business Leaders United Executive Committee \nDr. Annette Parker\, President\nSouth Central College\, Mankato\, MN \nMr. Eddie Bustamante\, Political Director\nLaborers’ International Union of North America Local 720\, Denver\, CO\n*Testifying on behalf of Construction Craft Laborers in Colorado \nMr. Gus Bruner\, President and Project Executive\nCaliagua\, Inc.\, Anaheim\, CA URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/committee-on-small-business-hearing-growing-jobs-through-infrastructure-investment/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Committee-On-Small-Business-1200x675-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210416T125357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T133945Z UID:10000182-1620376200-1620388800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:2021 New England Workforce Network Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:The 11th New England Workforce Network (NEWN) Conference is a collaborative effort with workforce professionals from all over New England. This year’s theme\, Fast Forward: Innovative Workforce Development in Changing Times\, reflects the turbulent times and the tremendous synergistic value of planning and acting in concert with the various stakeholders in workforce areas. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is National Skills Coalition CEO Andy Van Kleunen. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/2021-new-england-workforce-network-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NEWN-Conference-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210129T163345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T151656Z UID:10000143-1623243600-1623250800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Using Data to Drive Credential Quality and Transparency - C2ER Conference/LMI Institute Annual Forum DESCRIPTION:View the slides from NSC Senior Fellow Rachel Vilsack’s presentation at the 2021 C2ER Conference/LMI Institute Annual Forum\nUsing Data to Drive Credential Quality and Transparency – June 9th\, 1pm ET\nEducation and training have become essential to our nation’s economic mobility and growth following an historic pandemic that disrupted the lives and livelihoods of students and working learners. More than 80 percent of all jobs in today’s economy require some form of education or training beyond high school\, and virtually all new jobs created since 2008 have gone to workers with at least some postsecondary education. Economic downturns are traditionally the time that prospective students look to pursue training\, and recent survey results show that it is likely to be in a non-degree program to acquire the skills they need for work\, or to obtain a certificate or license. This session will explain how two states are using labor market data to define quality credentials and making data on credentials transparent to learners through Credential Engine and to provide more pathways into quality postsecondary education and training as a part of their recovery strategies. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/c2er-conference-lmi-institute-annual-forum-using-data-to-drive-credential-quality-and-transparency/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/C2ER-Conference-Logo-2021-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210607T164646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T164646Z UID:10000179-1624377600-1624381200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:CTE Without Limits - Lunch And Learn Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Learn #2: Each learner feels welcome in\, is supported by\, and has the means to succeed in the career preparation ecosystem\nDate: June 22\, 2021\nTime: 4:00 PM ET\nThis session is the second in Advance CTE’s Lunch & Learn series focused on exploring each of the principles from Without Limits: A Shared Vision for the Future of Career Technical Education. Attendees will be introduced to the second principle of the vision\, “each learner feels welcome in\, is supported by\, and has the means to succeed in the career preparation ecosystem.” Vision partners and supporters will share the ways that their organizations are identifying and dismantling the institutional and systemic barriers that limit access\, opportunity and outcomes for some learners. Attendees will leave this session with an increased awareness of the aspirations of this principle and strategies to apply it to their own work. \nSpeakers:\n– Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow\, National Skills Coalition\n– Mimi Lufkin\, CEO Emerita\, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)\n– Stephanie McGencey\, Executive Director\, American Youth Policy Forum \nModerator:\n– Kimberly Green\, Executive Director\, Advance CTE URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/cte-without-limits-lunch-and-learn-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/62221-AdvanceCTE-Lunch-and-Learn-Promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T130000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210722T185213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T194035Z UID:10000176-1626955200-1626958800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Press Conference: Pushing for Investments in Workforce Development DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 22 at 12pm EST\, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor Robert C. “Bobby” Scott hosted a remote press conference with NSC’s CEO\, Andy Van Kleunen\, Secretary Marty Walsh\, U.S. Department of Labor\, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten\, U.S. Department of Education\, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)\, Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)\, Chair of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services\, and Traci Tapani\, Owner and President of Wyoming Machine\, Inc and member of Business Leaders United for Workforce Development. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of Americans out of the workforce and demonstrated the importance of providing quality training to help workers and businesses succeed in the modern economy. The American Jobs Plan proposed a $100 billion investment in workforce training programs and other services to connect workers with good-paying jobs and provide businesses a new pipeline of talented employees. \n\nIn case you missed it\, you can view the press conference here. \nTo view statements\, from the event\, on investments in workforce development from NSC’s CEO\, Andy Van Kleunen and Business Leaders United member\, Traci Tapani\, check out this press release. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/press-conference-pushing-for-investments-in-workforce-development/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Press-Conference-Pushing-for-Investments-in-Workforce-Development-Event-Page-Picture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T144500 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210714T170957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202013Z UID:10000177-1626962400-1626965100@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Microsoft: Reshaping America’s Digital Infrastructure for the 21st Century and Beyond DESCRIPTION:On July 22\, at 2pm ET\, NSC’s Director of Government Affairs\, Katie Spiker\, will join a virtual discussion on reshaping America’s digital infrastructure for the 21st century and beyond\, hosted by the Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center. The virtual discussion will also feature Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist\, Dr. Dominique Harrison of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies\, Angela Siefer of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance\, and Portia Wu of Microsoft – who is also an NSC Board member. These leaders will focus on and discuss how investing in digital infrastructure can help promote inclusive economic recovery and close the digital opportunity gap to ensure all Americans have access to digital skills and broadband. During the event\, Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico will offer welcome remarks and we’ll demonstrate a new dashboard providing a state-by-state look at efforts to close the digital opportunity gap.  URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/microsoft-reshaping-americas-digital-infrastructure-for-the-21st-century-and-beyond/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Event-Page-Pictures-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T153000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210802T150814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T174231Z UID:10000175-1628085600-1628091000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Addressing the Long-Term Unemployment Crisis DESCRIPTION:As the country continues to reopen\, many long-term unemployed workers may return to the workforce. But\, individuals will be reentering a job market that looks different from a year and a half ago. Businesses large and small embraced technology and automation in new ways\, accelerating trends that existed before COVID. These individuals will need training\, guidance\, and support to reenter the workforce successfully. \nNational Skills Coalition CEO joins a group of panelists convened by AARP and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to discuss solving the current #LongTermUnemployment crisis. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/addressing-the-long-term-unemployment-crisis/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/UNEMPLOYMENT-CRISIS_HORIZONTAL-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T180000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210831T173915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202006Z UID:10000174-1629738000-1629741600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 23rd\, National Skills Coalition held the first event in the Fireside Chat Series with Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Secretary Walsh\, along with NCS CEO Andy Van Kleunen\, and industry leaders Brad Markell\, Allison Dembeck\, and Alex Camardelle\, shared their thoughts on the critical role of investments in skills training for workers\, employers\, and an inclusive economic recovery.  \nWatch the full event here. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/fireside-chat-with-secretary-of-labor-marty-walsh/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/header_photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210914T192420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202000Z UID:10000160-1632096000-1632182399@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:The Manufacturing Report: Podcast DESCRIPTION:Listen here: \nManufacturing Report Podcast – Biden’s Build Back Better Infrastructure Plans Could Create Millions of Jobs. But Who Will Benefit? URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/the-manufacturing-report-podcast/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-15-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211001T165421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202309Z UID:10000098-1632315600-1632322800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Essential In Deed DESCRIPTION:How state policies can support upskilling for essential workers and ensure small businesses have the talent they need to succeed. \nResources\n\nFAQ\nTechnical Assistance Application URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/essential-in-deed/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Worker-in-hard-hat-repairing-road-900x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T140000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210915T133459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T151609Z UID:10000172-1632920400-1632924000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Training and Hiring Strategies that Lead to Good Jobs for Immigrant Communities and English Language Learners DESCRIPTION:California is home to nearly 11 million immigrants – accounting for almost 27 percent of the state’s population. Roughly 2.5 million immigrants are undocumented\, meaning less access to social safety net programs\, financial assistance\, and job security.  Throughout the ongoing pandemic\, immigrants\, including English language learners (ELL)\, have been impacted the most – facing systemic barriers that have greatly limited their access to supportive services and opportunities to gain critical skills training. Although there have been some improvements and investments made in the state’s budget\, there is still much work to be done to support immigrants and English language learners. \nJoin Skills for CA to hear from experts in the field who will share more about the unique barriers these communities face and strategies that can increase access to economic mobility in today’s labor market. \nSpeakers:\n\nJoseph Villela\, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights\nSasha Feldstein\, California Immigrant Policy Center\nMarc Philpart\, PolicyLink/ Alliance for Boys and Men of Color\nZima Creason\, CA EDGE Coalition\nAnna Alvarado\, CA EDGE Coalition URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/training-and-hiring-strategies-that-lead-to-good-jobs-for-immigrant-communities-and-english-language-learners/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SkillsforCAlogo-e1631713004674.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210713T182958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202146Z UID:10000178-1633392000-1633564799@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Skills in the States Forum 2021 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/skills-in-the-states-forum-2021/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Skills-in-the-States-hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211006T165652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T202135Z UID:10000100-1633449600-1633453200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo DESCRIPTION:For our second Fireside Chat we were joined by  Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to discuss the critical role of investments in skills training for workers\, employers\, and an inclusive economic recovery. Following the discussion\, we’ll host a panel discussion response featuring: \nAndy Van Kleunen\, CEO of National Skills Coalition \nChandler Morse\, Head of North America Public Policy at Workday \nCarolyn Lee\, Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute at the National Association of Manufacturers \nDr. Sekou Siby\, Executive Director of Restaurant Opportunities Center United \nWatch the full event here. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/fireside-chat-with-secretary-of-commerce-gina-raimondo/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/header_photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T084500 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210914T141644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T193037Z UID:10000173-1633593600-1633596300@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:WorkforceRx Virtual Book Launch DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/workforcerx-virtual-book-launch/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-design-13-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20210929T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195340Z UID:10000171-1633604400-1633608000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Digital Skills\, Equity and the Best Jobs of the Future DESCRIPTION:As the United States celebrates National Digital Inclusion week (October 4-8\, 2021)\, the STEM Education Coalition Policy Forum invites you to a briefing on October 7 at 11:00 am EST for policymakers to learn more about the daily obstacles that communities across the country face in accessing and navigating the Internet. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that it is nearly impossible to fully participate in society or compete for the best\, most in demand jobs without adequate digital skills. The United States needs to reach digital equity: a state in which every individual\, regardless of zip code or income level\, has the digital skills and tools to use the Internet to fully participate in our society\, economy and democracy. \nPanelists include NSC board member\, Portia Wu; NSC’s Managing Director of Government Affairs\, Katie Spiker; along with Amy Huffman\, Policy Director\, National Digital Inclusion Alliance; Dr. Dominique Harrison\, Director of Technology Policy\, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; and James Brown\, Executive Director\, STEM Education Coalition. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/digital-skills-equity-and-the-best-jobs-of-the-future/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Event-Page-Pictures-6-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T164500 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211025T145508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T153227Z UID:10000101-1635351300-1635353100@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Breaking New Ground: Where Has All the Workforce Gone? DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/breaking-new-ground-where-has-all-the-workforce-gone/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Event-Page-Pictures-9-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T163000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211112T161017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195327Z UID:10000104-1637065800-1637080200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:California State Senate: Career Technology and the New Economy DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/california-state-senate-career-technology-and-the-new-economy/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Event-Page-Pictures-2700-x-1800-px-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T164500 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211026T160837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T210648Z UID:10000102-1637157600-1637167500@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:The Impact on Workforce Development DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/the-impact-on-workforce-development/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Event-Page-Pictures-2700-x-1800-px-7-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211120 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211104T171104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T174851Z UID:10000103-1637193600-1637366399@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Arkansas United's Annual State Convention DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/arkansas-uniteds-annual-state-convention/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Event-Page-Pictures-2700-x-1800-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211116T180549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T180549Z UID:10000105-1638369000-1638374400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Santa Fe 2021 CSG National Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/santa-fe-2021-csg-national-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screenshot-284.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T163000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211206T181737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195314Z UID:10000106-1639411200-1639413000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:New Federal Investments in Digital Equity: What Skills Advocates Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Over the past 18 months\, National Skills Coalition members have worked hard to educate policymakers on the need to invest in digital skills. Our Digital Equity @ Work campaign has highlighted the importance of holistic digital inclusion investments that help workers not only access the broadband and devices they need\, but also to pursue high-quality upskilling and reskilling opportunities. \nNow it’s time to celebrate an important victory: The infrastructure bill passed by Congress in November 2021 includes historic\, first-of-its-kind funding for digital inclusion\, and it’s in part thanks to the advocacy of our network! States will be receiving $2.75 billion in funding under the Digital Equity Act. In this quick 30-minute webinar\, you’ll learn about the implications of this new legislation for your state\, find out what more needs to be done to achieve digital equity for all workers\, and get your top questions answered. You’ll also get a sneak peek at the next chapter of the federal digital equity conversation — coming at the February 2022 Skills Summit. \nDownload slides. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/new-federal-investments-in-digital-equity-what-skills-advocates-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20220106T162242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195252Z UID:10000107-1641913200-1641916800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Digital Skills For An Equitable Recovery DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/webinar-building-digital-skills-for-an-equitable-pandemic-recovery/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Event-Page-Pictures-2700-x-1800-px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20220126T150220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195604Z UID:10000170-1644242400-1644246000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Community Colleges & Federal Workforce Policies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/community-college-national-legislative-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/community-college-national-legislative-summimt-artwork.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220218 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20211001T192816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T165646Z UID:10000099-1644883200-1645142399@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC 2022 Skills Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/skills-summit-2022/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NSC-Skills-Summit-750x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20220214T201953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195557Z UID:10000169-1646748000-1646751600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:State Policy Webinar: Inclusive Pathways for Adults DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/state-policy-webinar-inclusive-pathways-for-adults/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Picture9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20220222T201058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195451Z UID:10000167-1647961200-1647964800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Implementing the Digital Equity Act DESCRIPTION:What Workforce and Education Advocates Need to Know about Digital Inclusion\n \n\nThe infrastructure legislation that Congress enacted last November made a huge new investment in digital skills via the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act. For workforce development and adult/higher education advocates\, this new funding provides many opportunities — but taking advantage of it will require familiarity with the digital inclusion world. \n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from a leading national organization that brings together 700+ local affiliates focused on various aspects of digital inclusion — broadband access\, digital devices\, and digital skills. Learn what skills advocates can bring to the table in digital equity conversations\, and how to ensure that your state benefits fully from this exciting new legislation.\n\nSpeakers\n\nCaroline Treschitta\, Policy Analyst\, National Skills Coalition\nAmanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow\, National Skills Coalition\nLo Smith\, National Digital Inclusion Alliance\nPaolo Balboa\, National Digital Inclusion Alliance\n\n Download Slides URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/implementing-the-digital-equity-act/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Using-Tablet-In-Retail-Shop-900x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T012744 CREATED:20220404T133338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195547Z UID:10000163-1649685600-1649689200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Credential Mobility and Transparency: Pathways to Licensure and Employment DESCRIPTION:The Council of State Governments (CSG) invites you to a webinar to discuss professional licensure\, obstacles to mobility and transparency and solutions for efficient and inclusive credentialing practices. CSG’s Occupational Licensure Project\, funded by the US Department of Labor\, has sought to remove barriers for professional licensure.   \n  \nObtaining a professional license can be confusing. Differences among professional licensing laws across states create barriers for those looking to obtain a license as well as for professionals relocating across state lines. Differences in education\, training and license requirements can be difficult to navigate. During this webinar\, representatives from Credential Engine and the National Skills Coalition will discuss credential transparency and strategies to make the process of obtaining a professional license clear\, efficient and inclusive. \n  \nSpeakers: \nJeannine LaPrad\, National Skills Coalition \nJeff Gran\, Credential Engine URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/credential-mobility-and-transparency-pathways-to-licensure-and-employment/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TM_2338_R0lVIEFOTiAxMDUtMzg.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR