Workforce Readiness Conference

Pathways to Workforce Readiness
April 1, 2008
Richmond Convention Center

2008 Summit Summary and Follow Up

Christine Chmura's PowerPoint Presentation

The key to our future success in the Commonwealth of Virginia is to accelerate workforce readiness. As Ed Barlow stated, "This is a journey, not a destination."

Purpose of the Event:

This is a statewide strategic summit on Virginia’s workforce development system is a partnership between the Virginia SHRM State Council and the Commonwealth of Virginia to improve the readiness and competitiveness of Virginia’s workforce at home and around the globe. This summit represents a full year’s work around the state following last year’s “Accelerating Virginia’s Workforce Readiness to Ensure Competitive Advantages in the 21^st Century” conference and will be a hinge point in how the state moves forward with its workforce readiness strategy.

Individuals attending the event will be updated on initiatives at the regional and state levels, including the Governor’s vision and goals on workforce development. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to offer suggestions and ask the panel questions relating to workforce readiness in challenges they have encountered.

Learning Objectives:

1.	Businesses partnering with educational institutions to develop pathways to meet employers’ needs within the state of Virginia.
2.	Develop critical thinking skills and a blueprint as it relates to workforce readiness.
3.	Understanding economic needs, what is working, what is not working, and also how can businesses, schools, and the government work together to achieve workforce readiness in the state.
4.	To pursue actions to incorporate that which has been learned into the strategic planning of participant employer organizations.
5.	To identify areas of professional growth for participants and their organizations.

Conference Schedule: This program has been certified for 3 hours of strategic recertification credit by HRCI.

9 a.m.	Opening/Welcome
9:10 a.m.	*The Honorable Timothy M. Kaine*, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
9:45 a.m.	*Dr. Robert Leber* Director of Education and Workforce Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Newport News Sector
10 a.m.	Morning Break/Networking
10:15 a.m.	*Christine Chmura* - Economist
10:30 a.m.	Regional Reports
11:30 a.m.	Break/Networking Continued
11:45 a.m.	Lunch/Extended Networking Session
12:30 p.m.	Panel Discussion Dr. Robert Leber, Moderator Danny LeBlanc - Governor's Office of Workforce Development Hugh Keogh - President of State Chamber of Commerce *Dr. Billy K. Cannaday, Jr., Superintendent of Public Instruction Mr. Bruce Wood, Director of Human Resources, Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc. Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor, Virginia Community College System Ms. Katherin Elam, President Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia Audience question and answer time*
1:45 p.m.	Speaker: Critical Thinking and Workforce Development – Dr. David Miles
2:30 p.m.	Dismiss

Agenda subject to change

Key Players Who Should Attend?

HR Managers/Director/Vice President
HR should invite their CEO, CFO, and Operations Managers
Government Officials (city, state and federal government)
Education Officials (superintendents, school boards, principals and educators)
Higher Education
Economic Development
Workforce Investment Boards

Registration Information:

Cost:

On or before February 18, 2008	$60.00
After February 18, 2008	$80.00
Deadline for registration is March 19, 2008. *Payment must be received by March 19, 2008 to be considered registered.*

Registration is now closed

Questions or Comments? please Email us at: registration@SHRMVA.org

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Table Reports from the 2007 Conference:
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