CONVERGENCE 2010
OPERATION: INDUSTRY PIPELINE

Educators, employers and civic leaders will define the workforce needs of critical industry clusters, along with aligning and designing education and training strategies to grow the Capital Region's most valuable asset--Human Capital.

09.24.10 - Education & Public Service

Details:
Program - 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Employer/Educator Roundtable- 9:45-11 a.m.
Radisson Hotel-Sacramento (500 Leisure Lane)

To register:
Register by clicking here. | Individual program registration: $50
Employer/Educator Roundtable only: No fee (Online registration is required)
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WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR CAREERS IN EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE?
In an era of declining public budgets, what will be the future workforce demand in education and public services in the Capital Region, and how should this demand be addressed?

FEATURED SPEAKER: ASSEMBLYMAN ROGER NIELLO

Niello has a unique perspective to address the future demand of public sector careers in the Sacramento region and their impact on the region's economy, serving as chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, Sacramento County Supervisor, chair of the Sacramento Metro Chamber and local business owner.

A panel of local and state officials will discuss workforce trends in their organizations and how education and workforce development partners should respond. Panelists include: Susan Peters, Sacramento County Supervisor and Vice Chair of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments; Nancy Aaberg, Superintendent of the Yuba City USD; Harold Levine, Dean of the UC Davis School of Education; and a representative from the State Personnel Board.


ATTEND CONVERGENCE AND...
Obtain information on workforce trends and projections, network with other professionals and learn more about the critical issues affecting these key employment sectors:

> The State of CA is our region's #1 headquarter employer
> Education is a significant industry--often the largest employer in many of our region's communities
> A viable education system is critical to our region's economy

Convergence provides unique opportunities for:
> Professional development
> Networking
> Employer/Educator partnership development
> Identifying resource consolidation potential

Employer/Education Roundtable

Immediately after the formal program, LEED will facilitate a meeting of employers and educators to identify the skills, knowledge, education and training students will need to be successful in these industries and identify opportunities for employers and educators to partner to benefit students.