April 17 & 18, 2012 | Port of Bellingham | REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
We are pleased to announce
The Second
Pacific Northwest Apprenticeship Education Conference
April 17 & 18, 2012 | Port of Bellingham Cruise Terminal
The premiere 2010 conference was structured to educate a range of apprenticeship topics to varied stakeholders. Following the spirit of the first event's tagline, "EDUCATE, EMPLOY, EMPOWER," the 2012 PNWAEC will focus on employ topics. This smaller event will concentrate on engaging business in these topics:
- Strategies to engage new employers in apprenticeship - and to energize existing employer partners
- Fresh methods to market apprenticeship to businesses and talent groups
- Ideas to get businesses engaged in creating and retaining a diverse workforce
- Innovative program models that appeal to small to mid-sized businesses
- Cross-region products that are available now that apprenticeships can plug and play into their practices and operations
- Long-term conversations around shared goals for the Pacific Northwest States and British Columbia
Our unique venue drives more intimate, regional presentations and specialty clinics. Networking opportunities will provide space to share resources.
This event is designed for:
- Decision-makers in apprenticeship programs
- Business & Labor officials
- Economic development and business associations
- Workforce education and governmental leaders
Our thanks to the Port of Bellingham for hosting the Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council public meeting will also be held at Cruise Terminal on April 19, 2011.
Conference Planning Team Members:
Apprenticeship Division - Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Resource Training Organization of British Columbia
Northwest Washington Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Northwest Pipe Trades
Carpenters - Employers Apprenticeship & Training Trust
Northwest Laborers - Employers Education Training Trust
Sellen Construction | Sellen Sustainability
WorkForce Central | Pierce County Construction Partnership
Northwest Workforce Development Council
Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women
Construction Center of Excellence
Marine Manufacturing & Technology Center of Excellence
Registration is now open - don't delay! Space will fill quickly!
We're looking for event sponsors - find out how you can contribute!