Event Listings & Calendar

Workforce Pell opens up potential for students to access federal financial aid for programs that have not traditionally been eligible. But it is more than that. Its design requires cross-system implementation efforts that link higher education opportunities to workforce policy, labor market demand, student supports, and outcome accountability.

Justin Nalley, Manager for Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Maryland Governor's Workforce Development Board

Lara Pastore, Associate Chief, Talent Development, Indiana Department of Workforce Development

Maddy Thompson, Acting Executive Director, Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

Meghan Wills, Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research

External Event: This event is hosted by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN). Send all questions, issues, or requests to: earn@askearn.org.

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) for a free webinar exploring current trends in the construction industry and practical strategies for strengthening the workforce.

Ellice Switzer, Senior Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability

Brandon Anderson, Vice President of Safety, Associated General Contractors of Missouri

This webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration, will explore how forward-thinking institutions are leveraging AI certifications to equip the next generation of learners - from K-12 classrooms to college campuses - with the skills and credentials they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.

This webinar is part of ETA’s AI Literacy Webinar Series.

Taylor Stockton, Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Sean Ruddy, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor

Dr. Casey Sacks, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education

Sal Khan, Founder and CEO, Khan Academy

Antonio Delgado, Vice President, Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Miami Dade College

Alex Kotran, Founder and CEO, aiEDU

Seth Reznik, Director, U.S. Workforce Partnerships, Microsoft Elevate

External Event: This event is hosted by Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Send all questions, issues, or requests to: NEON@econsys.com.

This event will focus on how Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts can support Americans with disabilities in achieving greater financial independence while pursuing and sustaining employment.

Sara Hart Weir, Executive Director, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)

Whit Downing, Vice President of Policy and Programming, Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)

External Event: This event is hosted by the LEAD Center. Send all questions, issues, or requests: cwilliams@ndi-inc.org.

Join the LEAD Center, the U.S. Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center, the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and state leaders from Colorado and Minnesota for an interactive webinar focused on digital accessibility in the public workforce system. 

Sarah Loizeaux, Moderator and Presenter, LEAD Center

Ben Cheriyan, Policy Advisor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor

Naomi Barry-Perez, Director, Civil Rights Center, U.S. Department of Labor

Britt Otter, Web Accessibility Administration, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Labor Standards and Statistics

Robin Bauknecht, M.A., CWDP, Senior Evaluation and Systems Training Advisor, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Renee Rinehart, E&T Accessibility Coordinator, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Heather Stein, Director of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity and State Equal Opportunity Officer, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Samantha Clayton, Digital Accessibility Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Jay Wyant, Chief Information Accessibility Officer, Minnesota Office of Accessibility, Minnesota IT Services

External Event: This event is hosted by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN). Send all questions, issues, or requests to: earn@askearn.org.

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and the Manufacturing Institute for a free webinar exploring today's manufacturing landscape and practical strategies for strengthening the workforce. 

Ellice Switzer, Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability

Jordan Morang, Director, Workforce Innovation & Policy, Manufacturing Institute