Join nationally recognized expert on workforce board development, John Metcalf, for a fast-paced pre-conference workshop from 8:30-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2012.
The 2012 Re-employment Bridge Institute 2nd National Bridging Business and Workforce Development Conference is a two-day event (Thursday afternoon and Friday morning). The Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites in Concord, N.C. The Conference focus is to bring together private business with workforce professionals who provide services to displaced workers; the unemployed and the underemployed in response to the identified needs of business. Opportunities are afforded to participants to remain current on innovative initiatives, idea exchange and networking with colleagues.
This Conference is targeted to anyone with an interest in learning best practices in bridging the needs of business with workforce development. We seek to learn from each other in order to better serve the unemployed and underemployed. In particular; persons from the business community, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, economic development councils, job-link centers, state employment services, community colleges, four-year academic institutions,vocational rehabilitation, aging and adult services, corrections, the faith-based community and other community-based organizations are invited.
More information to follow in regard to registration, registration procedures, call for proposals, exhibit and sponsorship opportunities!
Questions should be forwarded to Erin Ploplis at erin.ploplis@rccc.edu or 704-216-7202.