Gov. Jon S. Corzine invites you to attend the 2008 Governor's
Workforce and Economic Development Conference to explore
the latest trends in workforce and economic development.
You will:
- Participate in educational seminars with industry leaders
in business and other sectors
- Receive enlightening updates of best practice models for
workforce development
- Network with leaders in business, labor unions, faith-based
organizations, and community-based organizations
- Increase your awareness of state and federal programs
that are available to help New Jersey businesses, non profit
organizations, and New Jersey workers
- Learn how New Jersey businesses are adapting to the
changing global economy
Join us for the networking reception on December 2, 2008,
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will showcase success stories
of New Jersey businesses, non profit organizations, and New
Jersey workers. Winners of this year's workforce and economic
development awards will be announced.
Schedule at a Glance
Monday, December 1, 2008
Noon - 6:30 p.m. Registration/Vendor Check-in
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Hospitality Room Open
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration / Exhibits Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m Opening Plenary Session
David J. Socolow, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Welcome & Opening Remarks
William E. Spriggs, Ph.D., Department Chair and Professor of Economics, Howard University
Keynote Address
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coffee / Water Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Plenary and Luncheon
Dennis Bone, President, Verizon New Jersey, and Chairman, New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission
Speaker
Carl Van Horn, Ph.D., Director, Rutgers Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Professor of Public Policy, and Chairman, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Speaker
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Networking & Awards Reception*Dinner on your own
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Coffee / Water Break
10:45 a.m. - Noon Concurrent Workshop Sessions
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closing Plenary and Luncheon
Harry Holzer, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy and Sr. Fellow, the Urban Institute, Georgetown University
Speaker
Governor Jon S. Corzine
Keynote Address
CONFERENCE ENDS