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Cantwell/Collins launch WIA Dear
Colleague
Both the House
and Senate are in Easter recess; however Senators Cantwell (D-WA)
and Collins (R-ME) have taken the lead on behalf of funding for the
workforce system. They have been circulating a Dear Colleague letter
for signatures in the Senate on behalf of restoring funding for WIA
programs back to FY 05 levels (see
below). We have worked closely with Senator Cantwell in the
development of this letter. She has asked for our help in engaging
the workforce community to maximize the number of Senators who sign
on to this letter.
Senator
Cantwell would like to submit the letter to the Labor-HHS
Appropriations Committee with as many signatures as possible. Please
make your Senators aware of the Cantwell/Collins WIA Dear Colleague.
Senators Cantwell and Collins are particularly interested in getting
as many moderate Republicans as possible to sign on in support of
WIA funding.
Act Now and
Register for the 6th Annual NWA Conference!
Registration is
now open for NWA’s 6th Annual Legislative Conference in St.
Petersburg, FL. This year our conference will be held at the Vinoy
Renaissance Hotel, from December 1-4, 2007. The cornerstone
of the NWA Annual Conference is our connection to Members of
Congress. It is during NWA’s legislative conference that
knowledgeable and involved speakers and personalities will focus on
the issues that mean the most to our attendees and local workforce
directors. It is also at this conference that NWA members come
together to share current achievements and struggles, interact and
network and elect new officers at our board meeting. Most
importantly, it is at this conference that the NWA President and the
CEO lay out the goals of the association for the upcoming year.
Please act now and reg
ister for NWA’s 6th Annual Legislative Conference and ensure
your place at this very important event.
NWA Offers
Legislative Briefings for Local Workforce
Boards
The National
Workforce Association (NWA) is pleased to announce the availability
of specially designed legislative briefing sessions to help state
and local workforce agencies develop effective educational programs,
strengthen outreach to local and state elected officials, broaden
the appeal for your local workforce agenda, successfully communicate
the achievements of your local One-Stop operations, and strengthen
your responsiveness to the workforce development
community.
These
legislative sessions will be customized to meet your local areas
needs and give you a better understanding about the role your member
of Congress plays in the Workforce Development system here in
Washington. Each legislative briefing will provide practical steps
that will be designed to forward the work being accomplished by your
state and local workforce director, WIB members, staff and partners,
One-Stop managers and contractors, state workforce associations,
local economic development representatives, and local elected
officials. Through the presentation of the legislative briefing
sessions, NWA has been very successful in bringing the necessary
attention to the workforce development issue. These sessions support
the continuous improvement of the system and will aid you in your
understanding of the WIA Reauthorization process. To see details
about the next special session click
here, or call 202 842-4004 Ext. 232.
