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YOU WILL LEARN TO:

The 2009

November 2–4, 2009Arlington, VA

Build and Sustain Demand-Driven Workforce

Development Partnerships

Integrate workforce, higher education and private

organizations to cultivate skills and talent development

Promote STEM Jobs as a Career of Choice

Brand and promote the image of STEM job

opportunities to recruit a talented workforce

Develop 21st Century Competencies, Training and

Career Ladders

Establish a framework for advancing STEM worker

competencies through training opportunities

Enhance Workforce Development through Collaboration

Collaborate with the technology industry and educators

to match career paths and overcome restraints

Promote Innovation and Prepare Workers for Employment in STEM Fields

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Day One: NOVEMBER 2, 2009

8:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESSPolitics and Economics: Sustain the STEM Workforce in a Changing Society

Today’s workforce is changing rapidly and workers must have the latest skills to rise above the competition. With the workforce changes, STEM industries have also changed and adapted. Now, more than ever, an understanding of the principles and problem-solving skills developed by courses in STEM are necessary for most jobs. You will be able to expand upon STEM education and training to create a talented and motivated workforce.

Examine the latest policies that will take effect from federal agencies Learn how to maintain productivity in a tough economy with proven strategies for combating economic roadblocks Discover new and emerging trends in the STEM workforce

10:00 Break and Refreshments

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10:15 Align STEM Workforce Development with Your Higher Education Initiatives

Discuss techniques to increase performance and interest in math and science coursesIdentify strategies for encouraging students to continue STEM studies in higher education and technical programs Understand the signifi cance of specifi c skill set development to strengthen the workforce pipeline

11:15 Understand the Role of Community Colleges and Universities in Developing Tomorrow’s STEM Workforce

Understand how community colleges contribute skill training resources to decrease the gap in manufacturing workforce shortagesCollaborate with community colleges to increase workers’ skills, knowledge and career opportunitiesAlign program offerings to the needs of your local service area

12:15 Lunch Break

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HR Directors for Aerospace, Healthcare, Biotech Agencies and Organizations

State and Local Workforce Agencies

WIB Members

Community Colleges

Directors of Workforce Planning

Workforce System Youth Program Developers

One-Stop Administrators and Operational Staff

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Directors of Organizational Development and Career Administration

Job Corps Center Directors

Workforce Investment Program Managers and Coordinators

Vocational-Technical Schools

Regional Business Liaisons

… And all stakeholders in the development of our nation’s future STEM workforce

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Who Should Attend

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1:00 Execute an Effective Outreach Campaign for a Diverse STEM Workforce

Develop STEM opportunities that will attract women and minorities to the fi eldIdentify incentives for youth to pursue STEM education and careersEffectively market STEM professions to underrepresented groups to increase their awareness and involvement in the workforce


2:15 Create and Execute a Strategic Plan for Short-Term and Long-Term STEM Workforce Goals

Create a strategic plan for the organization, dividing workforce goals into short-term and long-term initiativesIdentify the strategies, goals and demonstrated results that you want to outlineDevelop unique ways to align your STEM workforce strategy with long term, tangible goals

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3:15 Develop Skill Training Programs to Manage the STEM Workforce

Use continued education programs to fi nd workers interested in new career paths Identify and provide valuable incentives to keep talent at your companyImplement career ladders to promote qualifi ed employees and fi ll critical positions in your STEM workforce

4:15 Day One Adjourns

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IDENTIFY best practices for training and retaining talent in STEM industries

CREATE career awareness among the youth in the STEM pipeline

SECURE funding to improve capacity for your workforce programs

IMPROVE outreach to non-traditional populations interested in STEM

UNDERSTAND the importance of private-public partnerships to workforce development

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Reasons to Attend

Day One: NOVEMBER 2, 2009

“ The lack of US Students with strong skills

in STEM subjects, added to a retiring

aerospace workforce, could equal a

catastrophic shortage of skilled workers.” Converge Magazine

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Day Two: NOVEMBER 3, 2009

8:30 Continental Breakfast

9:00 KEYNOTE ADDRESSDevelop Skilled Talent through Community-Based Workforce Solutions

One of the strongest workforce development support systems for any organization is its surrounding community. Through community collaboration, education, and workforce systems, youth are provided resources and guidance to transition into STEM careers. Capitalize on community-based training program solutions to enhance learning in STEM careers.

Identify community resources and experts that provide training and counsel to future STEM professionals Discover and participate in community outreach initiatives Help enhance achievement potential in students to encourage continued interest in STEM fi elds


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10:15 Design and Implement a Successful Recruitment Marketing Plan for STEM

Develop recruitment efforts to attract the most qualifi ed applicants for the STEM workforceDeploy successful marketing techniques to tailor your plan to fi t your organizationShowcase advanced recruitment techniques to communicate effectively with your target audience

11:15 Sustain Public-Private Partnerships to Develop the STEM Workforce

Identify resources within your community to build mutually benefi cial partnershipsCreate networks to bring together people within the STEM industry to share their experiences and expertise Coordinate with other organizations to reach out to young people and develop interest through workshops, competitions, and presentations

12:15 Lunch Break

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“ According to one recent estimate, while only about fi ve percent of the US workforce is

employed in STEM fi elds, the STEM workforce accounts for more than fi fty percent of the

nation’s sustained economic growth.” Eleanor Babco, Author, Skills for the Innovation Economy: What the 21st Century Workforce Needs and How to Provide It


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1:00 Create Successful Models for STEM Apprenticeships and Internships to Recruit New Talent

Create programs that incorporate teaching, practical learning, and work experienceDefi ne takeaways necessary for a successful learning experience Develop programs that foster learning, development, and a strong desire to continue through the STEM pipeline


2:15 Innovate and Crossmatch STEM with Other IndustriesRecruit and enroll participants from untapped labor pools and transition workers from declining industriesUnderstand the relationships and similarities between the workforces of STEM and other like industriesMarket STEM to different workforce industries to populate your talent pool

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3:15 Identify STEM Funding Streams for Workforce Programs

Learn about grant and funding opportunities for aerospace workforce development from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training AdministrationMaximize training dollars by securing partnerships and fi nding non-traditional funding sourcesDiscuss how the Obama administration is handling high- growth funding

4:15 Conference Adjourns

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Day Two: NOVEMBER 3, 2009

“ The time is now for coordinated efforts to

seed innovative new ideas, incubate the

most promising of these initiatives, and

scale demonstrable successful programs to

strengthen the STEM pipeline.” U.S. Department of Labor



Workshop: NOVEMBER 4, 2009

8:30 Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 Strategies to Procure Grants and Dedicated Funding Streams in STEM Workforce In the tough economic climate, solidifying funding for the STEM workforce is essential. This funding is critical for strengthening

grade school programs that promote STEM studies and better prepare students to enter those fi elds. It also ensures that current professionals within the fi elds have resources to stimulate innovation and improvement to further the industry.

This workshop will help you understand the grants management process necessary to achieve progress in the STEM workforce. Also, identify the traditional and non-traditional funding available that is essential to staying current within the workforce.

Understand emerging accountability and transparency issues in grants managementDetermine appropriate funding sources such as Federal, State and Local government entities and how to identify these grantsLearn about the role of budgeting in the application process Acquire and utilize strategies to evaluate your grants and report back to stakeholders

12:00 Workshop Adjourns

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Post-Conference workshops are practical, supplementary application sessions which

incorporate and review tools, techniques and methods presented during the event.

Participants will obtain a further understanding of how to use newly acquired tools and

cutting-edge strategies. Through group exercises and scenario-based learning, you’ll walk

away with the expertise and resources needed for immediate and practical application.


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IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Bring this Program to Your OrganizationOne of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by The Performance Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization.

CustomizationWe realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”. While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, The Performance Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identifi cation of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specifi c challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, The Performance Institute also has the ability to accommodate organiza-tional-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.

Areas of ExpertiseOn-site delivery of single courses, certifi cation programs and entire packages of specialized courses are available in the following areas:

Strategic Planning Performance Measurement Project Management Lean Six Sigma Workforce Management Performance-Based Budgeting

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Performance-Based Contracting Performance Reporting Program Evaluation Administrative Management Leadership and Change

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For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 703-894-0481 ext. 217 or email her at [email protected].

Sponsorship OpportunitiesAs a conference and training provider, The Performance Institute is an expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-makers with respected solution providers.

The Institute offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages:

Event Co-Sponsor Session Sponsor

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Luncheon Sponsor Exhibit Booth Sponsor

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For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Jessica Ward at 703-894-0481 ext. 215 or [email protected]



LOGISTICS & REGISTRATION

VENUE & HOTELThe 2009 STEM Workforce Development Conference will be hosted at The Perfor-mance Institute’s Training Center in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse stop on the Orange Line of the D.C. Metro. A public parking garage is located inside of the building for $10/day. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided for delegates on each day.

The Performance Institute Training Center1515 North Courthouse Rd., Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $233.00 until October 4, 2009. This rate is based on the Government Per Diem and is subject to change. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “STEM” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimen-tary shuttle that is also available for your convenience.

Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott 1533 Clarendon Blvd.Arlington, VA 22209Phone: 703-528-2222Phone: 1-800-321-2211http://www.CourtyardArlingtonRosslyn.com

TUITIONThe tuition rate for attending the STEM Workforce Development Summit 2009 is as follows:

Offerings Early Bird Regular Rate

Conference –– $799

Post-Conference Workshop –– $399

* For the Early Bird Rate, Register by August 24, 2009

GROUP DISCOUNTSFor more information on group discounts for The 2009 STEM Workforce Development Conference please contact Dave Yerks at 858-866-9381 or [email protected].

REGISTRATION1. ONLINE at www.PerformanceWeb.org/STEM2. VIA FAX to 866-234-0680 3. VIA PHONE to 703-894-04814. VIA MAIL to 805 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor,

Washington, D.C. 20005

Yes! Register me for The 2009 STEM Workforce Development Conference. Add the Post-Conference Workshop

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Cancellation PolicyFor live events: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $399 administration fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee.

For webinars: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $50 administrative fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the meeting will be charged the entire registration fee.

All the cancellation requests need to be made online Your confi rmation email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that the cancellation is not fi nal until you receive a written confi rmation.

Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event.

Quality AssuranceThe Performance Institute strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfi ed with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: The Performance Institute: Corporate Headquarters, 805 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005

Note: As speakers are confi rmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.

If for any reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, The Performance Institute accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests.

Discounts• All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive

any discount.• Any discounts offered whether by The Performance Institute (including team discounts) must also require payment at

the time of registration.• All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.• Discounts cannot be applied retroactively