Convince Your Boss – Sample Letter

So you’re interested in the 2018 Workforce Development Conference? Well we’d like to help.

The following is a customizable request to help you convince your boss to authorize your participation at the 2018 Workforce Development Conference. We recommend that you focus on how the conference will serve your professional needs as well as the needs of your organization, specifically.

Additional resources regarding cost and educational programs are available here.

Sample Letter

Dear [Name of Addressee],

I am seeking approval to attend the 2018 Workforce Development Conference, June 17-20, 2018 in Cincinnati Ohio.

The Workforce Development Conference targets workforce issues and offers a unique opportunity for me to gain knowledge of developing workforce issues from trendsetters in our industry. Professional training is important in terms of the growth and success of [Organization Name] and I believe my participation will equip me with new ideas and insight that I can utilize to identify more efficient practices and proven solutions.

The conference is hosted by the International Association of Workforce Professionals, and is attended by workforce professionals from across the U.S. The Conference is the most affordable workforce conference in the nation so the return on investment is very high. [As a member of the International Association of Workforce Professionals, I am entitled to a member discount off the regular registration fee].

This year will mark the 105th meeting of the Workforce Development Conference. Keynote presentations, panel discussions and more than 20 different workshops will examine all facets of the workforce profession. I already have my eye on a few programs that I feel would serve me in my position, which I have listed below.

1. [List Relevant Educational Programs]2.

In addition to the educational offerings, the conference will also afford me a great opportunity to expand my professional network and interface with my workforce peers and colleagues. This will further benefit our agency as a network of knowledgeable and experienced colleagues can be a valuable resource when new challenges arise.

I would therefore appreciate it if you would consider: [Insert Applicable Request]

[Allowing me time off to attend the 2018 Workforce Development Conference, and providing reimbursement for my expenses, which I have outlined below.

o Conference Registration – [Amount]. Because I am a member of the International Association of Workforce Professionals, this amount reflects my member discount.

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Convince Your Boss – Sample Lettero Hotel – [Amount], which represents [Number of Nights] night(s) at $149 per night. This is a

special discounted rate available to conference attendees and is a great value for the metro Cincinnati area. **Note – If you plan to room share, we recommend you adjust the price of your lodging to reflect any increased savings to the agency/organization.

o Air Travel [Amount] or Mileage [Amount]. o Meals and Ground Transportation [Amount]].

[Allowing me time off to attend the 2018 Workforce Development Conference, and helping with a portion of the cost. I am willing to cover the cost of travel but would appreciate reimbursement for my conference registration fee. The registration fee is [Amount]].

[Allowing me time off to attend the 2018 Workforce Development Conference].

It would be an honor to represent [Organization Name] at the 2018 Workforce Development Conference and capitalize on this valuable opportunity to learn new and better ways to serve our agency, and those we serve. Upon my return, I would be happy to develop a report outlining what I learned and share it with you and all applicable personnel.

Thank you for your consideration and I’d be happy to answer any questions.

Respectfully,

[Your Name]

Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the events or costs associated with the 2018 Workforce Development Conference, our staff is available to help. Please feel free to contact us at info@iawponline.org.

We hope to see you in Cincinnati!

Mark Your Calendar! 2019 Workforce Development Conference, June 16-19, 2019, San Antonio, TexasInternational Association of Workforce Professionals │ 3267 Bee Caves Road Suite 107-104 Austin TX 78746 │ 502.223.4459 │ www.iawponline.org

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