Agenda

Upcoming Event

Central Texas Workforce Education Summit

Work-Based Literacy Summit Agenda

Day One: Monday, September 15, 2008
9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Who should attend Day One?
• Employers
• Workforce development boards
• Non-profit and public service providers

MONDAY MORNING
Welcome
Purpose/Goals of the Summit
Achieving Business Results through Literacy and Education
Examples of Work-Based Literacy Projects Nationwide
Panel Presentation of Successful, Local Businesses/Education Partnerships
• H-E-B
• SETON Healthcare Network
• Guero’s Restaurant
• Whataburger

MONDAY AFTERNOON
Lunch and Keynote: Heide Spruck-Wrigley, PhD
The Language of Opportunity: Expanding Education and Employment Prospects to Develop
Work-Ready and Competent Employees
Preparing for Strategic Partnerships
Networking and Creating a Plan for Action
Funding Opportunities for Work-Based Literacy Programs

Day Two: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Who should attend Day Two?
• Workforce development boards
• Non-profit and public service providers

TUESDAY MORNING
Welcome and Summary of Prior Day’s Activities
Workforce Development Boards: Your Ally in Meeting the Need of Industry
Breakout Session One (choose one):
Faith-based and Community Organization Roundtable: Successful Models in Central Texas
-or-
Getting to Know Your Workforce Development Board
Breakout Session Two (choose one):
How to Assess Employer Needs and Implement Work-Based Literacy Programs
-or-
Workforce Development Resources and Information to Help Faith-Based and Community
Organizations Support Their Clients
Creating a Community Vision: Moving Forward Together