Month: May 2012
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UEDA launches Body of Knowledge Committee
University Economic Development Association – Body Of Knowledge Committee Seeking Members to Participate On May 16th, 2012 the UEDA Board of Directors voted to explore the formation of a Body of Knowledge Committee. This is a working title for a committee that is being formed based on member feedback. The committee will focus on activities…
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Future of Workforce Development Conference
The world of workforce development is changing. The workforce is facing a number of significant pressures in the current economy, including: Forecasts of sustained high unemployment Fiscal constraints affecting traditional state and federal funding sources shifts in worker demographics The structure of employment opportunities The nature of work The Future of Workforce Development Conference will…
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APLU Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Prosperity Summer Meeting
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ (A۰P۰L۰U) Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Prosperity (CICEP) will hold its summer meeting in Omaha, Nebraska from Monday, June 4 at noon continuing through noon on Wednesday, June 6. The event will be held at the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Omaha. This year’s CICEP summer…
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Public Policy Alert: EDA Funding Increase Support
Please read this and act now on this important request! The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the FY2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, which funds the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The bill will be debated on the House floor today, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9. Rep. Michaud’s (D-ME) office plans…