BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Skills Coalition - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T141500 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240320T183550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T184002Z UID:10000209-1711630800-1711635300@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:OWC Webinar: Advocacy 101 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy 101: How To Make An Impact At The State Level URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/owc-webinar-advocacy-101/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Featured-images-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240322T161129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T161255Z UID:10000210-1711180800-1711472400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:The Forum: Forgiving Tomorrow's Workforce Today DESCRIPTION:As workforce leaders\, we can articulate the value and importance of upskilling our community’s workforce all day long. But what about us? What improves and ignites us? URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/the-forum-forgiving-tomorrows-workforce-today/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Event-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20231115T184746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T164454Z UID:10000202-1708610400-1708614000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Workforce Leadership Café featuring NSC SkillSPAN DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore how the workforce development field can be more reflective of the change it seeks to cultivate. Join us this fall and winter in the “Workforce Leadership Café” for a series of conversations with leaders who are contributing their talents and insights to this rich field of practice. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/workforce-leadership-cafe-featuring-nsc-skillspan/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Event-Featured-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T123000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240201T150720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T150720Z UID:10000206-1707994800-1708000200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Public Support for Short Term Pell: a workforce imperative to meet student and business needs DESCRIPTION:Capitol Hill briefing hosted by National Skills Coalition and National Institute for Civil Discourse URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/public-support-for-short-term-pell-a-workforce-imperative-to-meet-student-and-business-needs/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Event-Featured-Image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T113000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240207T204708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T204845Z UID:10000207-1707993000-1707996600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Net Inclusion 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Net Inclusion conference\, hosted by 501(c)(3) National Digital Inclusion Alliance\, has been a staple in the digital inclusion community since 2016. Attendees will tell you this is the can’t-miss space for community building\, collaboration\, and connections that will alter the future of digital equity. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/net-inclusion-2024/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Event-Featured-Image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240130T152814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T152814Z UID:10000204-1707897600-1708016400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Mapping State Progress and Opportunities to Advance Data and Reporting on Non-Degree Learning\, Credentials\, and Career Pathways DESCRIPTION:This invitation-only event will bring together a mix of postsecondary\, workforce\, data\, and policy advocacy stakeholders from a handful of states to examine states’ investments in non-degree credentials and programs and to unpack what it will take to enhance their ability to understand and report on quality\, outcomes\, and impact. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/mapping-state-progress-and-opportunities-to-advance-data-and-reporting-on-non-degree-learning-credentials-and-career-pathways/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Event-Featured-Image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T090000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20240109T145630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T181921Z UID:10000203-1705908600-1705914000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Breakfast with Legislators DESCRIPTION:Breakfast with Legislators events provide Chamber members and their employees the opportunity to establish relationships with key decision makers and voice opinions on issues moving forward in Lansing. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/breakfast-with-legislators/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Event-Featured-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230530T183437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T174541Z UID:10000122-1700136000-1700240400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Skills in the States Forum DESCRIPTION:The Skills in the States Forum convenes state and local leaders from across the country who are working to bring skills training opportunities to more people through policy changes in their states to ensure an inclusive economic recovery. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/skills-in-the-states-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Event-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20231115T182900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T183021Z UID:10000201-1700056800-1700064000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Synchronizing Perkins and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT (WIOA) DESCRIPTION:Join fellow decision makers and expert panelists for this five-part webinar series to chart the course for a skilled\, resilient workforce. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/synchronizing-perkins-and-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Event-Featured-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20231011T165225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T165336Z UID:10000199-1697529600-1697562000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Project UP Summit DESCRIPTION:Comcast will host its second annual Project UP Summit on October 16th and 17th at the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia. At the Summit\, Comcast is convening their valued partners for programming and discussions focused on deepening our relationships to advance digital equity. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/projectup-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-11-123458.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230912T173644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T174151Z UID:10000198-1695304800-1695308400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:From Theory to Practice: Maximizing Clean Energy & Infrastructure Workforce Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second session of the National Clean Energy Workforce Alliance’s webinar series: From Theory to Practice. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/from-theory-to-practice-maximizing-clean-energy-infrastructure-workforce-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Event-Featured-Image-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230816T192744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T194443Z UID:10000196-1695126600-1695133800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Chicago at a Crossroads: Bridging the Digital Divide DESCRIPTION:In this next installment of the Chicago at a Crossroads series presented by Old National Bank\, Comcast’s Broderick Johnson\, National Skills Coalition’s Rachel Unruh\, Chicago Public Library’s Christopher Brown\, and YMCA Chicago’s Dorri McWhorter will dive into the nuances of Chicago’s digital divide and explore innovative solutions and policy recommendations that will push our communities towards a more equitable and digitalized future. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/chicago-at-a-crossroads-bridging-the-digital-divide/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Event-Featured-Image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T200000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230816T195456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T195748Z UID:10000197-1693911600-1694116800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Meeting of the Minds Conference DESCRIPTION:NSC Staff will present CA Worker Equity Work at The Meeting of the Minds 2023 Conference. In this session\, panelists will explore different perspectives on authentic community inclusion in workforce and comprehensive regional economic strategies. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/meeting-of-the-minds-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Event-Featured-Image-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230713T172657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T172913Z UID:10000195-1691575200-1691582400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Westside Works’ Digital Equity Forum DESCRIPTION:Our forum will feature engaging speakers\, interactive workshops\, and networking opportunities to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age. Whether you’re a training provider\, entrepreneur\, or community leader\, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn about the latest trends in digital technology. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/westside-works-digital-equity-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Event-Featured-Image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230607T165925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T200656Z UID:10000123-1686873600-1686959999@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Howard County (MD) Chamber of Commerce Cyber Conference DESCRIPTION:Developing and Cultivating Tomorrow’s Workforce to Mitigate Business Risk URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/howard-county-md-chamber-of-commerce-cyber-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Event-Featured-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230613T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T201218Z UID:10000124-1686750300-1686753000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Today's Jobs and Tomorrow's: The importance of Centering Digital Equity DESCRIPTION:Digital transformation is changing where\, how\, and when we work and learn\, as well as the skills needed for economic advancement. Use of digital tools extends across all industries\, and the tools workers are expected to use change frequently Today\, over 90% of jobs require digital skills\, yet nearly a third of all workers lack foundational digital skills\, much less the advanced skills and digital resilience required for high-wage careers. Digital equity—access to the internet and devices as well as digital skills—is an essential component of equitable economic advancement. Employers\, educators\, and policymakers all play a role in ensuring that everyone is able to participate fully in work\, learning\, and civic life. This session will highlight the critical importance of digital skills for all learners and workers. We will discuss innovative policies\, partnerships\, and strategies for advancing digital equity and the untapped potential for impact. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/todays-jobs-and-tomorrows-the-importance-of-centering-digital-equity/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Event-Featured-Image-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T140000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230519T135327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T201756Z UID:10000120-1685538000-1685541600@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Ask Us Anything Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity for our May 31 live webinar\, Ask Us Anything: Closing the Digital Skill Divide. Our guest speakers include Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, senior fellow\, NSC; Kennon Harrison\, vice president\, workforce partnerships\, Revature; Bobby McNeil\, president\, Raleigh-Durham chapter\, Blacks In Technology Foundation; and Annette Taylor\, director\, Office of Digital Equity and Literacy\, North Carolina Department of Information Technology. The panel will discuss the digital skill divide and how the Digital Equity Act provides a unique opportunity for states to invest in digital skills and generate economic payoff for businesses\, workers\, and the broader economy. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/ask-us-anything-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Featured-images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T140000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230515T203608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T143625Z UID:10000119-1685019600-1685023200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Ohio Workforce Coalition May Webinar - State & Federal Budget Overview: Workforce Development Highlights DESCRIPTION:An overview of workforce development items addressed in the Federal and State budgets. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/ohio-workforce-coalition-may-webinar-state-federal-budget-overview-workforce-development-highlights/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Featured-images-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230522T155910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T200346Z UID:10000121-1684846800-1684846800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Closing the Digital Skills Divide: What Higher Education Leaders Need to Know DESCRIPTION:The NTIA Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives (OMBI) plays an important role in the Internet For All initiative by promoting equitable high-speed Internet access and adoption at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)\, Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)\, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)\, and in their surrounding anchor communities. OMBI’s guiding vision is to achieve digital equity for minority communities across the United States. \nIn this webinar\, the OMBI team and guests from the NTIA Office of the Assistant Secretary and the National Skills Coalition to explore how HBCUs\, TCUs\, and MSIs are working to help students build in-demand skills and connect to long-term career pathways. This webinar will focus on two areas: Closing the Digital Skills Divide and an update on NTIA Workforce Initiatives. \nSpeaker: Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow\, National Skills Coalition (NSC)\nNew research demonstrates that employers are requiring advanced technology-related skills\, across almost all industries and occupations. Ms. Bergson-Shilcock will share NSC’s newly-released data focused on the digital skills required across demographic factors such as educational level or years of experience with a special focus on HBCUs\, HSIs\, and other minority-serving institution student populations. She will also discuss how improved higher education and workforce development policies can be part of the solution in addressing the impact of historical and structurally racist policies. \nSpeaker: Lucy Moore\, Special Policy Advisor\, Office of the Assistant Secretary\, NTIA\nMs. Moore will provide an update on NTIA Workforce Development Initiatives and highlight some Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) grantees who are utilizing their funding for workforce development and training programs that are leading to skilled jobs and long-term career pathways. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/closing-the-digital-skills-divide-what-higher-education-leaders-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Featured-images-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T120000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230515T133649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T161221Z UID:10000118-1684233000-1684238400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Adult Education: The Hidden Talent Pipeline: Legislative Briefing DESCRIPTION:The briefing will highlight the needs of adult learners and provide information about the interconnected role of adult education in our workforce development and higher education systems.  There will be two panels\, the first consisting of individuals who will share their experiences as former adult learners who now work in adult education programs.  The second panel will consist of business and community college leaders who will speak to the importance of partnering with adult education programs to help adults be successful in the workplace and in higher education.  During the course of the briefing\, you will also hear about new legislation to strengthen adult education to help adult learners succeed in the workplace and earn a family sustaining wage. \n\n\n\nPress Release: https://www.newswire.com/news/the-coalition-on-adult-basic-education-holds-legislative-briefing-on-22039314  \nSpeaker: Caroline Treschitta\, Policy Analyst\, National Skills Coalition URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/adult-education-the-hidden-talent-pipeline-legislative-briefing/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Featured-images-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20221215T170337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T195840Z UID:10000191-1682899200-1683158399@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC Skills Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/skills-summit-2023/ 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:20230317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230314T170340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T163211Z UID:10000194-1679040000-1679065200@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NEWN Conference DESCRIPTION:This panel will examine what it means to reimagine the workforce for an inclusive economic recovery\, including what it takes to reach this outcome and who must be prioritized in these efforts. Discussion topics include the political challenges\, opportunities\, and advancements in Connecticut and Massachusetts\, as well as the federal level. \n  URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/newn-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Featured-images-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230221T171048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T195357Z UID:10000193-1677070800-1677074400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:CLOSING THE DIGITAL SKILL DIVIDE: THE PAYOFF FOR WORKERS\, BUSINESS AND THE ECONOMY DESCRIPTION:As state policymakers grapple with closing the digital divide and effectively deploying resources from the historic $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act\, National Skills Coalition\, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\, has released new research that could help guide the way. \nBased on an analysis of 43 million job postings\, Closing the Digital Divide is a first-ever\, real-time snapshot of digital skill demands in the US labor market. It finds that 92% of jobs require digital skills spanning all industries and occupations. It also finds that states that target public resources toward digital skill building could generate measurable monetary benefits for workers\, small businesses\, and the broader economy. \nJoin us for a conversation with the report authors to learn more about the groundbreaking research and how it can inform digital equity conversations in your state. \n– Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow\, National Skills Coalition\n– Nye Hodge\, Research Analyst\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\n– Roderick Taylor\, Research and Policy Analyst\, National Skills Coalition \nModerated by Rachel Unruh\, Chief of External Affairs\, National Skills Coalition \nDownload Slides \nResources shared by NSC \n\nDigital Equity @ Work Petition: https://secure.everyaction.com/pXKp6xURlkq3_iJp9IgSmw2\nDigital Equity Act State Implementation Policy Recommendations: https://nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publications/expanding-digital-inclusion-via-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law/\nHow to get started with the Digital Equity Act: https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4.26-NSC-digital-equity-act-factsheet_v3.pdf\nClosing the Digital Skill Divide Report and Methodology: https://nationalskillscoalition.org/resource/publications/closing-the-digital-skill-divide/ URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/closing-the-digital-skill-divide-the-payoff-for-workers-business-and-the-economy/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/report-featured-image-e1675701513260.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20230123T164723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T164723Z UID:10000192-1675346400-1675350000@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC Network Call: 118th Congress Workforce update DESCRIPTION:National Skills Coalition invites you to join an invitation-only network call for workforce stakeholders to discuss the landscape of the new 118th Congress and what it means for workforce and education priorities. In this call\, NSC’s Government Affairs staff will review: \n– A wrap up of the 117th Congress\, including workforce wins and losses \n– New leaders in the 118th Congress\, including relevant committee leadership \n– State of play for 118th Congress and Biden administration: what to expect and how to advocate for key priorities \n– Tools NSC has for you to engage with your member of Congress\, especially new members \nSharpen your advocacy skills as we prepare to advocate during our biggest federal advocacy event of the year\, our Skills Summit May 1-3 in Washington\, DC. \nThere will also be time for you to ask questions and to share out anything you are working on. \nWhile this call is intended for NSC partners\, you are welcome to share with any workforce advocates you think would benefit from this call. Please reach out to Caroline Treschitta\, caroline@nationalskillscoalition.org\, with any questions. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/nsc-network-call-118th-congress-workforce-update/ CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T170000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20221214T125502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T125502Z UID:10000190-1671868800-1672592400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC Office Closure DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/nsc-office-closure/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20221017T143814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T184129Z UID:10000189-1668697200-1668700800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:CTE Policy Conversation Series: Mid-term Election Reflections with JFF and National Skills Coalition DESCRIPTION:Elections create both uncertainty but also promising opportunity for federal and state leaders to advance high-quality\, equitable career pathways and Career Technical Education prgorams. Join an enlightening conversation between Advance CTE Executive Director Kimberly Green\, JFF President and CEO Maria Flynn\, and National Skills Coalition CEO Andy Van Kleunen\, as they break down what the mid-term elections portend for CTE\, workforce development\, and career pathways. A master class from leaders with over 100 years of experience in policy\, politics\, and inspiration that you don’t want to miss! URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/cte-policy-conversation-series-mid-term-election-reflections-with-jff-and-national-skills-coalition/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T150000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20220824T122837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T122837Z UID:10000187-1663855200-1663858800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Measuring Job and Credential Quality Webinar DESCRIPTION:The growing effort to define program\, job\, and credential quality requires investments in P–20W data systems to capture measures of quality and make that information transparent to the public. Join the Data Quality Campaign along with Credential Engine\, Jobs for the Future\, and National Skills Coalition for a webinar that will highlight the importance of state data systems in collecting data on program\, job\, and credential quality\, providing timely information to the public\, and using data to ensure equitable attainment of quality jobs and credentials. Learn from two states currently doing this work as they discuss their efforts to prioritize data collection and transparent access to information. \nPanelists include: \n\nKate Tromble\, Director\, Data Quality Campaign (Moderator)\nEshwar Eswaran\, Director of Data Services\, Jobs for the Future\nJeannine LaPrad\, Managing Director of Policy and Research\, National Skills Coalition\nRachel Vilsack\, Strategic and Policy Engagement Manager\, Credential Engine\nNick Moore\, Education Policy Advisor & Coordinator\, Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation\, State of Alabama URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/measuring-job-and-credential-quality-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/9.22-Promo-Image-Partner-Edit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20220913T180502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T180620Z UID:10000188-1663075800-1663079400@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC Fireside Chat: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm DESCRIPTION:NSC CEO Andy Van Kleunen joins Secretary Jennifer Granholm to hear how the U.S. Department of Energy is implementing federal investments and partnering with agencies across the government to develop our nation’s clean energy workforce. \nAugust 2022 the Biden Administration passed the Inflation Reduction Act\, making historic investments to protect and improve land\, water\, air\, and health in underserved communities. Along with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act\, these investments hold the potential to create and transform millions of jobs. The Department of Energy’s focus now is to channel these federal dollars into our local communities\, particularly those that are disadvantaged\, marginalized\, and underserved. These same communities have limited access to high-quality\, inclusive skills training to fill clean energy jobs. \nHear from Secretary Granholm about the steps her agency is taking not only for cleaner\, smarter\, and more affordable energy services\, but to also support high-quality\, inclusive skills training that will leverage the talent of America’s workers to power a clean energy future. \nModerator: Andy Van Kleunen\, CEO\, National Skills Coalition \nFeatured Guest: U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm\, U.S. Department of Energy URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/nsc-fireside-chat-u-s-secretary-of-energy-jennifer-m-granholm/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Webinar-Media-Module-Template-3x2-1200-×-628-px-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T143000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20220824T114606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T205737Z UID:10000186-1661866200-1661869800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:NSC Fireside Chat: Industry Partnerships\, Equity\, and Job Quality with Mitch Landrieu DESCRIPTION:NSC CEO Andy Van Kleunen joins Senior Advisor to the President and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu\, and a group of local leaders for a discussion about the Biden administration’s efforts to support industry partnerships\, advance racial equity\, and produce quality jobs through the rollout of the bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Biden Administration recently announced the allocation of $40 billion of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) toward workforce development efforts. The White House also issued the Talent Pipeline Challenge to secure commitments from local officials\, employers\, unions\, and industry partnerships to use these recovery investments to train a diverse infrastructure workforce. Hear the latest from the person leading President Biden’s infrastructure rollout and from local leaders who have made Talent Pipeline Challenge commitments and are leveraging ARPA resources to support local industry partnerships\, equitable workforce development\, and quality jobs. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/nsc-fireside-chat-industry-partnerships-equity-and-job-quality-with-mitch-landrieu/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Copy-of-Webinar-Media-Module-Template-3x2-1200-×-628-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T160000 DTSTAMP:20241202T015738 CREATED:20220721T203858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195030Z UID:10000185-1660057200-1660060800@nationalskillscoalition.org SUMMARY:Summit Sequels: From theory to reality: How skills advocates are advancing digital skills policy DESCRIPTION:There’s lots of conversation about digital skills\, but how are workforce and education advocates actually tackling this issue on the ground? In this Summit Sequel\, hear directly from state and local leaders about how they’ve advanced new policies that measure digital skills and create more equitable upskilling pathways for workers in frontline jobs. Find out how advocates have created digital upskilling programs that meet worker need and business demand. You’ll also get the latest updates on federal digital skills policy – including how the field can ensure the rollout of $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act investment helps close equity gaps\, and upcoming opportunities to ensure that Congress incorporates digital skills into legislation such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\, higher education bills\, and new investments in industry-specific skills. \nPanelists:\n-Priyanka Sharma\, Vice President\, World Education\, Inc.\n-Ka’ala Souza\, Digital skills consultant\n-Greg May\, Founder\, Nexus Technology Services\n-Melissa Sommer\, Vice President\, Brighton Center \nModerator:\nCaroline Treschitta\, Policy Analyst\, National Skills Coalition \n  \nResources shared in the chat during the Summit Sequel: \n\nLearn more about the forthcoming $2.75 billion in new federal funding for digital skills in NSC’s Digital Equity Act fact sheet\nDig into more statistics about the 1 in 3 US workers who have limited digital skills (but often need to use computers on the job!) in NSC’s The New Landscape of Digital Literacy report and our Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Digital Literacy fact sheet.\nFind out how foundational (basic) digital skills can be measured using tools such as the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment\nLearn more about the federally funded research project that Priyanka’s organization\, World Education is co-leading. It’s called Digital Resilience for the American Workforce (DRAW). Register to learn more about how states and local programs can participate in DRAW activities on Aug. 18\nGet more on the concept of digital resilience from our friends at the DigitalUS Coalition\nLooking for professional development for program instructors who are teaching digital skills? Check out World Education’s IDEAL Consortium and the Digital Skills Library with 2\,000 curricula/resources for educators\nDon’t miss the Digital Navigator Playbook that panelist Priyanka Sharma also mentioned\n\n  \nMore about our speakers and their partners: \n\nCurious to know more about the various workforce and education programs offered by the Brighton Center in Kentucky? Here is just one of them.\nFind out more about Nexus Technologies\, the company that panelist Greg May runs in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\nMore on Michigan’s Going PRO program\nSee how Hawaii conducted a groundbreaking Digital Readiness Survey of state residents\, including those in rural areas\, by phone (see also NSC’s blog post with summary\, and the original terrific report by John Horrigan for Pew that informed Hawaii’s efforts)\nLearn more about Zippy’s\, the restaurant chain that has collaborated with Hawaii workforce leaders to measure incumbent workers’ digital skills\nCheck out World Education’s A Call to Action for Adult Education Advocates and Leaders\n\n  \nResources shared by other webinar-attendees \n\nFor those interested in enhancing their digital upskilling initiative to include digital financial skills\, check out www.fdic.gov/MoneySmart\nSUNY’s #EmTechMOOC is a free online resource available to anyone who wants to improve their digital/media skills. URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/summit-sequels-from-theory-to-reality-how-skills-advocates-are-advancing-digital-skills-policy/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SS-Banner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR