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DIRECTIONS--> The GPS Address for Woodloch Springs is 731 Welcome Lake Rd, Lackawaxen, PA 18435. This will bring you to the area, but you still have to follow signs to Woodloch SPRINGS. Otherwise, the EXACT Global Positioning GPS Coordinates for Woodloch Springs are: 41 degrees 30.08 minutes North by 75 degrees 06.00 minutes West. Join us at the Workforce Wayne Third Annual meeting, Thursday, May 21st, 2009 8:30 am-1:00 pm at Woodloch Springs. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Much has happened since the annual meeting last year. Jennifer Porter, Director of Workforce Initiatives, and Lyndsay Birmelin, Workforce Coordinator, were hired to progress the partnership. Workforce Wayne staff has been busy connecting the segments of the Workforce Wayne partnership, including business, education, employment services, government, economic development and community entities. Thank you to those we’ve met and worked with to date, and those of you who contribute to making the community better every day.
Other benchmarks that have been met include use of Career Cruising in schools, development of Career Pathways and Career Linking Academies, Junior Achievement BizTown participation, planning for Community Career & Training sites in the libraries, and increased awareness of the jobs and skills of the 21st century through community outreach, including a community-wide forum in April.
The Workforce Wayne Third Annual meeting will focus on making progress towards:
• A business and education partnership in Wayne and Pike Counties and
• Planning and design of a career and technical education facility for our students and adult workers.
Workforce Wayne Third Annual Meeting Agenda:
• National Workforce Trends: Presented by Susan Shaffer, Director of Workforce Initiatives, Wall Street West
• Accomplishments of Workforce Wayne to date
• Successes in Business Education Partnership: Presented by Dr. Ed Lyba, Greater Hazleton Partners in Education and John Meier, Human Resources Manager, Bemis Company • Break-out sessions for key discussions on sustainability and the Pike/Wayne Business Education Partnership
• Progress toward a Career & Technical Education Facility: Presented by Dr. Clyde Hornberger, Executive Director, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Your participation is greatly needed! All school district administrators, school board members, as well as leaders from key industries, government, and community organizations have been invited to help chart the course for 2009 and beyond.
We look forward to seeing you on the 21st! Please RSVP to 570-253-5334 or
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