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Web Seminar
Building Education Alliances to Overcome Workforce Challenges
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
EST
Cost: $85 for IEDC members, $125 for Non-members
Registration deadline: Monday, October 19, 2009
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instructions: Emailed to participants on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Content contact: Dana Rothstein, drothstein@iedconline.org
Registration contact: Earnestine Jones, ejones@iedconline.org
Increased global competition and technological change in services and
manufacturing have resulted in a new mix of specialized workforce skill
requirements. A well-trained workforce can give a community a distinct
competitive advantage in business attraction and retention. Economic development
alliances with community colleges and vocational and technical schools represent
one important avenue to strengthen the local talent pool of workers to match the
needs of regional employers.
On October 21 IEDC will host a web seminar to explore successful strategies
for creating and maintaining these alliances. Discover valuable tools to
strengthen your skilled workforce through key partnerships with your educational
institutions.
The webinar will highlight:
- Examples of successful education-based models for developing workforce
skills
- How to identify the right program for your community to meet employer needs
- Strategies to align resources and support for these programs and ensure
their viability
Speakers
Karen R. Elzey
Vice President &
Executive Director
Institute for a Competitive Workforce
U.S. Chamber of
Commerce.
 Karen
R. Elzey is vice president and executive director of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), a 501(c)3 nonprofit
affiliate dedicated to strengthening the nation’s educational standards and the
quality of its workforce. ICW promotes high educational standards and effective
workforce training systems so that they are aligned with each other and with
today’s rigorous business demands.
Elzey leads ICW in helping chambers of commerce, businesses, and trade
associations address their human capital needs, and she is the committee
executive for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Education, Employment, and Training
Committee. Further, she advances policy positions and promotes public-private
partnerships to ensure that businesses remain competitive in a global economy.
Elzey serves on the boards and advisory committees of the National
Information and Communication Technology Literacy Policy Council; the American
Association of Community College’s Advisory Committee for the Plus 50
Initiative; the U.S. Steering Committee for the China-U.S. Conference on
Workforce Development; and the National Institute for Literacy’s Workforce Basic
Skills Expert Working Group.
Before coming to the U.S. Chamber in 2002, Elzey worked as the business and
education partnership coordinator for Greater Lafayette Progress Inc. (now known
as the Economic Development Council of Greater Lafayette Commerce. Other work
experience includes serving as a marketing and communications assistant for the
Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and teaching English as a Second
Language in Poland.
Elzey has more than 15 years of experience in the areas of workforce
development, public-private partnerships, and project management. She has a B.A.
in American studies and a master’s in sports administration from Miami
University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed the Executive Leadership Program at
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Maureen Little
Associate Vice President, Economic Development
North Carolina Community College System
 Maureen Little is the Associate Vice-President of Economic Development
for the North Carolina Community College System.
With 58 colleges serving more than 800,000 students each year, the North
Carolina Community College System is the third largest in the United States. The
System is internationally recognized as a leader in economic and workforce
development programs. The ability of these 58 colleges to provide workforce
development is a catalyst in the State’s effort to recruit and retain business
and industry.
Maureen began her work in economic development in 1987 as Director of
Business and Industry Services at Stanly Community College. After 11 years at
the local college level, she joined the North Carolina Community College System
in a Regional Director for Economic Development position.
In her current role, Maureen works directly with the North Carolina Community
College System President, Dr. Scott Ralls, ensuring continuous improvement and
success in the State’s greatest asset for economic development – the North
Carolina Community College System. Focusing on customer service, she works
closely with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina
Employment Security Commission.
Maureen graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981.
Instructions and Technology
Instructions and dial-in information will be sent up to one week prior and a
minimum of three times. If you do not receive an email from IEDC or iLinc
Conferencing 24 hours prior to the start of the web seminar, it is your
responsibility to contact Dana Rothstein at drothstein@iedconline.org. No
refunds or credits will be given for not receiving the dial-in information for
the web seminar.
Audio
- Using a telephone: A touch-tone telephone
- Using Desktop VoIP: A computer equipped with the following:
• a
supported sound card
• speakers or headphones
• a microphone (for
speaking during the conference)
Web
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Firefox 1.5 for Windows/Mac/Linux,
or Safari 2.0 for Macintosh
- Broadband Internet connection
You can test your computer for compatibility at demo.ilinc.com/systest.
Cancellation, Refund and No-Show Policy
• Refunds are available with cancellation until October 19. There are no
refunds for cancellations received after October 19.
• All cancellations must be received in writing by email, fax or mail to
Earnestine Jones (e-mail: ejones@iedconline.org / fax (202)
223-4745). Cancellations by phone are not accepted.
• All cancellations and requests for a refund after October 19 need to be
submitted in writing to Earnestine Jones and will be considered on a case by
case basis. There is no guarantee of a refund or credit after October 19 and
each will be given consideration under unforeseen circumstances.
Attend Web Seminars and Earn Recertification Credits from the Comfort of
Your Office
We understand that CEcDs have a constant yearning to grow and improve their
knowledge and expertise in economic development. Therefore, the IEDC web
seminars have been approved as professional development programs for
recertification. The web seminars provide a convenient and cost-effective online
environment for economic developers to learn about cutting-edge research,
techniques, and tools that are prevalent in the field.
CEcDs participating in a minimum of three (3) web seminars during a
three-year recertification cycle can now earn recertification credits. If you
have questions or would like more information, please contact Kobi Enwemnwa at
kenwemnwa@iedconline.org.
About the Collaboration for Success Web Seminar Series
As many economic development organizations, have learned, it is impossible to
accomplish projects alone. By building strategic partnerships, economic
development organizations are able to be more competitive when working
collaboratively. This year, IEDC will present a series of web seminars entitled
Collaboration for Success.
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