The first session of the boot camp will be held at The Forum on Wednesday, July 2, 12:00pm - 4:30pm ET
New workforce board executives have many responsibilities to master for which their early career experience may not have prepared them. The New Director Bootcamp is an intensive 4-day professional development experience which provides the opportunity for new directors or those likely to become directors to learn/hone skills, access experienced leaders, and grow their professional network with others from across the nation. NAWB recognizes this as a critical offering for our industry to continue developing the workforce of workforce development leaders, and we delighted to have the sessions facilitated in partnership with Bob Lanter from the California Workforce Association.
Structure:
The Workforce Executive Bootcamp is designed to equip new and upcoming professionals in the workforce development field with the leadership and workforce development knowledge and skills to be effective. The Bootcamp requires attendance at the Session#1 (Virtual Class on July 2nd from 12 Noon-4:30PM EST. Plus required attendance at a Session#2 (During the NAWB's Fall Board Meeting), and a required Session#3 (date/location TBD). Additionally, students will participate in a mentorship program and capstone activity during the bootcamp. This constitutes the 4th session and is typically paired with Session #3
Focus: Session 1: Personal/Internal Development and Workforce Trends, Session 2: Effective Partnership and Collaboration, Advocacy and Communication Strategies, and Session 3: Wrap Up and Capstone Presentation.
Curriculum: NOTE - All sessions will run from 12Noon - 4:30 PM EST.
Session 1 - July 2nd, 2020
• What does it mean to be a workforce executive in 2020 (Special Guests)
• Crisis Management - Skills needed and how to do it.
• Leadership vs Management
• WIOA Basics
• The Present and Future of Workforce Development
• Networking discussions and peer-to-peer learning
Session 2
• Fiscal, Grant Management and Data Analytics
• Whats happening in State's Across the Country
• Federal Workforce Development Picture and Trends
• Holding Effective Local Board Meetings
• Capstone Development Time
• Networking discussions and peer-to-peer learning
Session 3
• Improvisation Skills - Why you need them.
• Decision Making Frameworks and Collective Impact
• Managing Politics
• Interactive Dialogue with NAWB Board of Directors
• Capstone Development Time
• Networking discussions and peer-to-peer learning"
Moderators:
Bob Lanter, Executive Director, California Workforce Association, Sacramento, CA
Quotes from attendees of the 2019 Boot Camp:
“ [The Workforce Executive Boot Camp] is a great way to connect with colleagues around the country, ask questions, and learn about best practices. We grew together as a team and I walked away with a group of individuals that I trust and will remain connected to.” - Jinny Rietmann, Executive Director, Southeast Minnesota Workforce Development Board
“The NAWB Executive Boot Camp allowed participants an opportunity to have in-depth meetings with our peers and further develop a national network of colleagues.” - Wendy Walker Fox, Workforce Development Director, PTRC Workforce Development Program
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