2009 NCWE Annual Fall Conference

Registration Now Open

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Hotel Information

Westin Hotel Seattle, 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98101, (206) 728-1000 www.westinseattle.com

There is a block of rooms being held at the Westin. Please indicate that you are with NCWE, and you will receive the discount price of $199.00 per night.

Conference Rates

We are pleased to offer an affordable conference rate of $395.00 for members and $520.00 for nonmembers. Presenters rates are $350.00 for members and $475.00 for nonmembers.

Tentative Agenda

Saturday, October 17
To be Determined                        Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday, October 18
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.                       Opening General Session
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.                     Break-Out Sessions
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.                       Luncheon-Regional Networking Opportunity
1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.                         Break-Out Sessions
2:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.                         Exhibitor Break- Drawings
2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.                         Break-Out Sessions

Monday, October 19
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.                       General Session
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.                   Break-out Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.                  Break-out Sessions
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.                     Luncheon Speaker
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.                       Break-Out Sessions
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.                       Break-Out Sessions
4:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.                        Roundtables
6:00 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.                        Presidents Reception

Tuesday, October 20
8:15 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.                         Break-Out Sessions
10:45 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.                    Conference Closing

Call for Presentations forms are now available.

The deadline for submission is May 11, 2009

The theme is: “Rebuilding the American Dream”

Presentation proposals on the following topics are encouraged, but other areas relevant for workforce education professionals will also be welcomed:

• Helping America Recover-The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has included $4B in funds specifically for training and education via WIA initiatives.  Program proposals should focus on short-term education and training initiatives that support WIA and can be models for other colleges to develop to support ARRA.

• Basic Skills-   proposed presentations in this strand should relate to (a) VESL and VABE programs where basic skills instruction (ESL, ABE, GED, etc) is integrated with training for entry level workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities (b) enhanced students support services for VESL and VABE, (c) curriculum design examples, (c) methods of instructional delivery and accountability, (d) new ways of combining services to help families become financially secure and successful, (e) data tracking methods and processes

• Going Green – Energy Programs-   Curriculum integrations.  College sustainability initiatives including partnerships with community, workforce development and/or economic development agencies. Development of partnerships and program opportunities with industry associations, workforce investment boards and economic development agencies. Integration of Green/LEED concepts in related workforce and occupational programs (i.e. construction, HVAC, business, etc).   Programs that address renewable energy, solar, wind, photovoltaic technology as well as the five key LEED performance areas.

• Partnerships and Pathways-Proposals should focus on workforce programs for Middle-Skill Jobs.  These programs were either developed in partnership with business and industry or as part of a sector initiative.  They should also be workforce programs which create new and flexible career pathways.  Skills2Compete Campaign initiatives are encouraged. 

All presenters accepted must register for the entire conference. There are no exceptions to this policy.

For a copy of the Presentation form click here.