Workforce Development Strategies

Online

This course is part of an Economic Development Academy, June 27-30, 2023. Visit the Academy course page to learn more and register to receive 15% off both courses.

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Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy and a critical decision point in today’s business location decisions. This versatile course explains the essential relationship between economics and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state/ provincial, and local financial resources to support workforce development. Learn about what you can do through collaborative programs to build the workforce pipeline and upgrade the skills of your community’s existing workforce. Other topics will include the emerging demand-driven model in workforce development, sector strategies for targeted industry clusters, K-12 development and integration, occupational analysis, talent attraction, and more.

Course Highlights

The core components of the workforce development system and its essential role in economic development
Understanding occupational data analysis
Assessing the qualifications, skills, and abilities of the current workforce
Recruitment and retention of a skilled labor force
The role of higher education in workforce and economic development
New alliances, new models, federal funding, and best practices in regional and local initiatives

Registration

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	By May 19	May 20 - June 16	After June 17
IEDC Member	$520	$670	$690
Non-member	$675	$825	$845
Full Time Student**	$115	$135	$155

** Copy of current transcript required.

Individuals paying by check or purchase order:
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Cancellation & No-Show Policy

Refunds less a $75 cancellation fee will be issued for all cancellations received in writing to fax: (202) 223-4745 or email: [email protected] at least 10 business days prior to the course - please allow 3-4 weeks. All registrations regardless of payment status are subject to the $75 cancellation fee. No refunds or credit transfers to a future course will be issued for cancellations received within 10 business days of the course. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Attendee substitutions for a course may be made at any time prior to the course.

Group Discount

Organizations registering three (3) or more individuals for an IEDC course are eligible for a 10% discount off the applicable registration rate for each attendee. To take advantage of the discount, the course registrations should be submitted together using this course registration form. In addition, please make note of the discount under the "payment information" portion of the registration form. If you have any questions about the group discount, please contact us at (202) 223-7800.

Materials

Each course attendee receives electronic materials, including an agenda, presentations, and training course manual prior to the course.

Attendees receive a training manual as part of the course registration fee. Additionally, all manuals are available for purchase. To order any of IEDC's manuals, visit the IEDC store. If you have any questions, please contact our professional development team at [email protected] or (202) 223-7800.

Contact

For information regarding course registration and logistics, please contact our professional development team at [email protected], or call (202) 223-7800.

June 29 - 30, 2023