Agenda at a Glance
NASWA 2005 Annual Conference Agenda Download PDF Version 
(Complete, detailed agenda as of September 7, 2005)

Monday, September 12

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.RegistrationWaterfall Terrace
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastDakota Ballrooms ABCD
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Board of Directors' MeetingDakota Ballrooms EFGH
12 - 1 p.m.Board LuncheonDakota Ballrooms ABCD
1 - 5 p.m.Board of Directors' MeetingDakota Ballrooms EFGH
3 - 11 p.m.Exhibits/Cyber Café (set-up)Pre-Convene Area/Board Room
6 - 8 p.m.Welcome ReceptionDakota Ballrooms ABCD
7:30 & 8:15 p.m.Charter Buses to Deadwood Lobby Entrance
10:30 & 11:15 p.m.Charter Buses from Deadwood TBA

Tuesday, September 13

7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.RegistrationWaterfall Terrace
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Exhibits/Cyber CaféPre-Convene Area/Board Room
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Breakfast BuffetDakota Ballrooms ABCD
8:30 - 9 a.m.Opening SessionLaCroix Hall
9 - 9:45 a.m.Opening PlenaryLaCroix Hall
'Globalization: Fad or Fixture?'
9:45 - 10 a.m.BreakDakota Ballrooms ABCD
10 - 10:40 a.m.Plenary Session (continued)LaCroix Hall
'Globilization Epilogue'
10:40 - 11:40 a.m.Awards PresentationLaCroix Hall
'Salute to Leadership'
11:40 a.m. - 12 p.m.Exhibitors & Sponsor IntroductionsLaCroix Hall
'Two Minute Drill'
12 - 1:15 p.m.Luncheon with Keynote SpeakerDakota Ballrooms ABCD
1:15 - 2:45 p.m.Workshops (concurrent)
'WIA Reauthorization'Hammons Room
'UI:Re-employment Services & Activities'
Unemployment Insurance One-Stop: A Connecticut Pilot Download PDF Version
Reemployment and Eligibility Assessments: A One-Stop - UI Collaboration Download PDF Version
LaCroix C
'State Incubator Sites'
Pennsylvania: Incubator Site Update Download PDF Version
LaCroix D
'South Dakota Career Center and Skills Development Center Tour'Lobby Entrance
2:45 - 3 p.m.BreakBallrooms ABCD
3 - 4:30 p.m.Workshops (concurrent)
'WIA State Plans/WIA State Waivers'
Colorado's 2005-2007 State Plan Download PDF Version
Texas Workforce Network: Discussion on WIA Waiver Activities Download PDF Version
Hammons Room
'LMI Products as Marketing Tools'
Labor Market Information: A Workforce Development System Marketing Tool Download PDF Version
LMI Products as a Workforce Development System Marketing Tool Download PDF Version
LaCroix C
'South Dakota Career Center and Skills Development Center Tour'Lobby Entrance
4:30 p.m.Adjourn
4:30 - 5 p.m.Charter Buses to Crazy Horse MemorialLobby Entrance
6 - 9 p.m.Charter Buses to Crazy Horse MemorialCrazy Horse Memorial
8 - 9 p.m.Charter Buses from Crazy Horse TBA

Wednesday, September 14

7 a.m. - 5 p.m. RegistrationWaterfall Terrace
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Exhibits/Cyber Café Pre-Convene Area/Board Room
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Breakfast BuffetDakota Ballrooms ABCD
8:30 - 10 a.m.NASWA Business SessionLaCroix Hall
10 - 10:30 a.m.BreakDakota Ballrooms ABCD
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Workshops (concurrent)
'High Growth Federal Grantees Symposium'
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Download PDF Version
Hammons Room
'Common Measures Innovative Measurement Initiatives'
Integrated Performance Information: A Blueprint for States Download PDF Version
The Value Added Performance Improvement System (VAPIS):.The Michigan Approach Download PDF Version
LaCroix C
'Returning Military: What's Next?'
Transition Assistance Program Download PDF Version
President's National Hire Veterans Committee Presentation Download PDF Version
LaCroix D
12 - 1 p.m.LuncheonDakota Ballrooms ABCD
1 - 2:30 p.m.Workshops (concurrent)
'Unemployment Insurance Financing'
UI Administrative Funding Download PDF Version
Hammons Room
'Winning With Business'LaCroix C
1 - 4:30 p.m.'Boxelder Job Corps Center Tour'Lobby Entrance
2:30 - 3 p.m.BreakDakota Ballrooms ABCD
3 - 4:30 p.m.Workshops (concurrent)
'In Pursuit of the Perfect IT System'
Pursuit of the "Near" Perfect IT System Download PDF Version
Recipe for Project Success Download PDF Version
Once the Contract is Signed: The Bumps in the Road Download PDF Version
Developing Large Projects: Lessons Learned Best Practices from the NM UI Project Download PDF Version
Hammons Room
'Workforce & Economic Development Partnerships'
NGA Issue Brief: Aligning State Workforce Development and Economic Development Initiatives' Download PDF Version
Economic Development and Workforce Development: Results Through Partnerships Download PDF Version
LaCroix C
4:30 p.m.Adjourn

Thursday, September 15

7 a.m. - 12 p.m.Exhibits/Cyber Café Pre-Convene Area/Board Room
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.Breakfast BuffetDakota Ballrooms ABCD
8:30 - 10 a.m.Plenary SessionLaCroix Hall
'Base Re-alignment and Closure: BRAC 2005'
10 - 10:15 a.m.BreakDakota Ballrooms ABCD
10:15 - 11:30 a.m.Closing PlenaryLaCroix Hall
'BRAC: Epilogue'
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC 2005):Potential Impact on the Public Workforce System Download PDF Version
12 p.m.Adjourn


This agenda is tentative and subject to change

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