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SUMMARY:Congressional Update Network Call
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URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/congressional-update-network-call/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T080000
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SUMMARY:Building the New Broadband Workforce: What State Leaders Need to Know about Finding and Training Workers in Rural and Geographically Diverse Communities
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/building-the-new-broadband-workforce-what-state-leaders-need-to-know-about-finding-and-training-workers-in-rural-and-geographically-diverse-communities/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 SHEEO Higher Education Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:There is a growing recognition of the role of quality non-degree credentials (QNDCs) in addressing workforce needs and expanding access to postsecondary education. However\, policymakers must understand whether these credentials provide strong outcomes for students and workers to ensure public policy promotes equitable credential attainment and achieves state goals. This session will convene state leaders to delve into the critical aspects of state investment\, measurement\, and communication regarding QNDCs and pathways. It will explore how Arkansas\, Minnesota\, and Texas are currently navigating the landscape of QNDCs\, emphasizing the significance of robust state-level data collection\, analysis\, and reporting to help policymakers maximize the impact of QNDC investments as a pathway to equitable access and inclusivity for quality education and workforce opportunities for students and workers.  \n  \nRegister
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/2024-sheeo-higher-education-policy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20240610T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T160901Z
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SUMMARY:How Can New Federal Guidance Help Adult Learners Access Workforce Services?: Understanding U.S. Dept. of Labor TEGL 10-23
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, hear from federal officials and experienced adult education advocates about the new Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) issued to Workforce Development Boards and American Job Centers. This TEGL is titled Reducing Administrative Barriers to Improve Customer Experience in Grant Programs Administered by the Employment and Training Administration. It clarifies existing federal policy and will reassure providers about when and how they can serve newly arrived immigrants\, individuals returning from incarceration\, unhoused individuals\, and other learners who may lack identity documents and/or work authorization.
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/how-can-new-federal-guidance-help-adult-learners-access-workforce-services-understanding-u-s-dept-of-labor-tegl-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20240522T152720Z
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SUMMARY:Broadband Breakfast – Digital Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:In an era marked by technological leaps and digital revolutions\, the workforce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. How can organizations and educational institutions design curricula that not only keep pace with technological advancements but also anticipate future trends? What strategies can be employed to bridge the digital divide and foster a diverse\, inclusive workforce equipped with the skills needed to thrive in the digital age?
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/broadband-breakfast-digital-skills-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20240502T152956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T153759Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Future of America's Clean Energy Workforce
DESCRIPTION:With major clean energy investments being implemented\, many U.S. companies have begun to announce new clean energy-related plants and projects across the country. This represents a potential game-changing opportunity for the clean energy workforce and those looking to make a shift into the industry.
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/unlocking-the-future-of-americas-clean-energy-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T141500
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20240320T183550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T184002Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000
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CREATED:20231115T184746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T164454Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T174151Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20230519T135327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T201756Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20230515T203608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T143625Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T130000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20230522T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T200346Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20230221T171048Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T160000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20221017T143814Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220824T122837Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T160000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220721T203858Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000
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SUMMARY:Summit Sequels: Developing a More Inclusive and Equitable Workforce System
DESCRIPTION:NSC Resources \nSkills For an Inclusive Economic Recovery \nRoadmap for Racial Equity \nData for an Inclusive Economic Recovery \n  \nOther Resources \nDetroit Centering Community Voices \nDallas Parent Promise Program \nWorkReadyU \nCase Study  \nUnited Way Greater Nashville \nAMBE \nMidwest Urban Strategies Workforce Innovators \nNYC Workforce professionals \n  \nDespite the urgent need for workers\, many businesses are unable to hire individuals seeking work because applicants lack equitable access to necessary workforce education and training. States play an important role in creating inclusive and equitable workforce systems by ensuring all jobseekers can access high quality training\, good jobs\, and career pathways. To advance equity\, workforce systems should examine institutional structures and barriers to participation that contribute to employment and economic disparities. This panel will share what it takes to understand structural and systemic barriers; intentionally engage community partners; center worker and business voices in shaping policies and programs; and align programs and resources that support the whole person in training for and advancing in a career. \nFeaturing: \nMichelle Wilson\, Director of Evaluation and Learning\, National Fund for Workforce Solutions \nFollowed by discussion with: \n-Tracey Carey\, Executive Director\, Midwest Urban Strategies\,\n-Sheridan Nixon\, Assistant Vice Chancellor\, Workforce Programs\, Dallas College\n-Brandee Davis\, Director\, Economic & Financial Mobility\, United Way of Greater Nashville \nModerator: \nNakeisha Ricks\, Senior Fellow\, Workforce Development\, National Skills Coalition
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/developing-a-more-inclusive-and-equitable-workforce-system/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T170000
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SUMMARY:Summit Sequels: People Powered Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the federal government made a nearly trillion-dollar investment in physical infrastructure including roads\, bridges and transit. This investment is projected to create millions of new jobs. How do we make sure that workers most impacted by the pandemic have access to those jobs? And how can workforce strategies ensure that infrastructure jobs and related career advancement opportunities are available to people of color and women who are underrepresented in the field? In this Summit Sequel\, you will learn about federal workforce policy and funding opportunities connected to recent investments in transportation infrastructure. You will also hear how perspectives on how training investments can drive more equitable access to infrastructure careers. \nModerator: Brooke DeRenzis\, Chief Strategy Officer\, National Skills Coalition \nFeaturing:\n-Molly Bashay\, Policy Advisor\, U.S. Department of Labor \n-Paige Shevlin\, Strategic Advisor for Infrastructure Workforce Development\, U.S. Department of Transportation \nPanelists:\n-Héctor Huezo\, California Director\, Jobs to Move America \n-Randy Stamper\, Associate Vice Chancellor for Career Education and Workforce Programs\, Virginia Community College System \n-Xinge Wang\, Deputy Director\, International Transportation Learning Center \nNSC Resources: \nMegan Evan’s Blog on the transportation provisions \nPublication on career pathways \nPeople Powered Infrastructure landing page \nOther Resources: \nDOT’s page on implementing the bipartisan infrastructure law \nCRISI funding \nNGA factsheet \nDOL News Release \nProvisions in the infrastructure bill \nPast grantees of CRISI funding \nTechnical assistance and community of practice in CA: \nhttps://cows.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1368/2018/08/Case_Study_3.pdf \nhttps://www.transportcenter.org/zeb/detail_view/question-6 \nJobs to Move America’s US Employment plan \nWork on community benefits agreements with bus and rail car manufacturers: \nCWIT/TLC piece on recruiting women in to transit jobs:
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/summit-sequels-people-powered-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T163000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220428T205656Z
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SUMMARY:Summit Sequels: Making Skills Training Affordable for Working Adults
DESCRIPTION:Affordable\, high-quality education and training is essential for an inclusive economic recovery. Too often\, however\, financial assistance programs are not accessible to working adults or fail to incorporate in-demand skills training. Some states have taken the lead in developing strategies that address these barriers\, including through college promise programs\, cross-system partnerships\, and alignment of federal and state funding streams. This panel discussion will share creative approaches to expanding affordable access to skills training at community colleges and the economic and equity imperative driving these solutions. Panelists will examine the actions needed at the state and federal levels to make the spectrum of high-quality education and training accessible for more people\, including strategies to build political and public will. \nModerator:\n– Lindsey Reichlin Cruse \nPanelists:\n– Kenyatta Lovett\, Managing Director for Higher Education\, Educate Texas\, Communities Foundation of Texas \n– Deniece Thomas\, Deputy Commissioner\, TN Dept of Labor and Workforce Development \n– Girard Melancon\, CEO/Founder of Durango Works and National Skills Coalition Board Chair \nNSC Resources: \nA foundational report guiding NSC’s advocacy work: \nState Pathways publication from NSC \nNSC’s listening sessions about workforce system transformation \nNSC Blog on higher education: \nOther Resources: \nFit First Technologies
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/summit-sequels-making-skills-training-affordable-for-working-adults/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220420T163757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162253Z
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SUMMARY:Holistic Support Services Advance Economic Mobility and Educational Attainment
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URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/summit-sequels-holistic-support-services-advance-economic-mobility-and-educational-attainment/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T173000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220420T164439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195145Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois 2022 WIOA Summit
DESCRIPTION:Digital Equity Act: New Federal Investment & What it Means for the WIOA System \nCongress passed the $2.75 billion Digital Equity Act as part of infrastructure legislation last year. Find out what this new investment means for WIOA system partners and how it will be rolling out to states. What will this policy look like on the ground? How will it align with workforce development and adult education policies already in place? What should WIOA system partners be doing now to prepare for this new opportunity? Bring your questions! \nSpeaker: Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, National Skills Coalition
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/illinois-2022-wioa-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T171500
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220426T145344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195536Z
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SUMMARY:Middle Plains Adult Ed Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:NSC’s Kate Kinder will be giving two presentations during this conference. At 1:00PM PST she will present in “Building Career Pathways Systems by Harnessing SNAP E & T” The conference is HYBRID with limited in person space.
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/middle-plains-adult-ed-association-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T150000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220420T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T195204Z
UID:10000110-1651154400-1651158000@nationalskillscoalition.org
SUMMARY:Illinois 2022 WIOA Summit
DESCRIPTION:What do we know about workers’ digital skill needs & how to support them? \nDigital skills are in-demand for jobs across industries. Home health aides need to enter patient information via iPads; retail store workers are using price-change and inventory-control apps; construction workers have to submit work-order changes using mobile apps for blueprint technology; and truck drivers don’t get paid if they can’t navigate their online payroll system correctly. But not all workers are confident in their digital skills — even if they work in jobs that require them. What does the data tell us about workers’ digital skill needs? Get an overview of key data from the national OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and find out how one Illinois organization is responding to digital skill needs among workforce system staff\, jobseekers\, and adult learners alike. \n  \nSpeakers: \nAmanda Bergson-Shilcock\, National Skills Coalition \nMichael Matos\, Illinois Digital Learning Lab/CCLC
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/illinois-2022-wioa-summit/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T093000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220330T163103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T150307Z
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SUMMARY:Champions for Education 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Champions for Education webinar forum will be held via Zoom on Wednesday\, April 27th. Attendance is free. Please complete registration below. \nTickets to the Champions for Education VIP Mixer that follows our webinar at 5 PM on the 27th are free with event sponsorships or are available for $75. \nSpeakers include: \n  \n\nKelli Rhodes\, CEO of Restore Education (opening and closing comments) \nKiran Kaur Bains\, CEO of SA2020 (Moderator) \nAmanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow at the National Skills Coalition (Panelist) \nAlfreda Norman\, Senior Vice President at the Dallas Fed (Panelist) \nRichard Perez\, CEO and President of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce (Panelist) 
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/champions-for-education-2022/
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000
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CREATED:20220406T153511Z
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SUMMARY:Upskilling American Workers for Middle Skill Jobs Requires a Strong Foundation
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 21\, 2022\, from 11am to 12pm Eastern\, please join AIR for a presentation and discussion focusing on a new policy report from the ETS Center for Research on Human Capital and Education called Buttressing the Middle: A Case for Reskilling and Upskilling America’s Middle-Skill Workers in the 21st Century. This report explores the extent to which technology and automation are changing the nature of work and explains why education and higher-order skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving are becoming increasingly important to meet the level of cognitive demand in middle-skill jobs. The authors argue that these higher-order skills rely upon a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy skills which is often overlooked. \nThis webinar will highlight the report’s findings on: \n\nCurrent U.S. adults’ literacy and numeracy skill levels using data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) and student reading and math skill levels from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)\nThe increasing skill demands for many middle-skill occupations using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ O*NET\n\nPresenters will discuss the need to bridge the divide between the kinds of skills workers need and the skills many currently have. Also presented will be a theory of action designed to improve the literacy\, numeracy and digital skills of adults that will help put them on pathways for future educational and occupational growth. \nRegistrants will be given the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar. \n  \nSpeakers: \nPresenter: Dr. Irwin Kirsch\, Director\, Center for Global Assessment\, ETS \nDiscussant: Mr. Paul Fain\, Journalist\, The Job Newsletter \nModerator: Ms. Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, Senior Fellow\, National Skills Coalition
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/upskilling-american-workers-for-middle-skill-jobs-requires-a-strong-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T141500
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220216T193923Z
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SUMMARY:Gearing Up for the Digital Equity Act with Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Download Slides\nHosted by National Skills Coalition in partnership with American Library Association and Public Library Association\nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a historic investment in advancing digital equity\, and an opportunity for libraries to leverage and expand their roles in that work. In particular\, the Digital Equity Act provisions include a federal investment of $2.75 billion over five years to promote digital equity\, literacy\, and inclusion initiatives at the local\, state\, and national levels. Libraries of all types will be eligible to apply. Learn more about program provisions\, players\, and how you can leverage these opportunities to improve digital equity through libraries in your community. Hear about effective practices and receive concrete tips for developing or expanding your services and leveraging community collaborations. \nSpeakers\n\nAmanda Bergson-Shilcock\, National Skills Coalition\nCaroline Treschitta\, National Skills Coalition\nLarra Clark\, American Library Association-Public Library Association\nLauren Moore\, NY State Librarian\nScott Rasmussen\, Director of the NY ConnectAll Office\nBecky Raymond\, Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition/scaleLIT\nGwenn Weaver\, Independent Consultant and Chair\, American Library Association Committee on Literacy
URL:https://nationalskillscoalition.org/event/gearing-up-for-the-digital-equity-act-with-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T160000
DTSTAMP:20241202T020014
CREATED:20220222T201058Z
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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
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