August 14, 2009

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT NO. 100-09

ORIGINATING OFFICE:  Region 5

SUBJECT:  Notice of the Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference

PROGRAMS: ARRA

1.  Purpose. To transmit notice of the Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference scheduled on September 15 and 16, 2009 in Washington, DC.

2.  References. Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 156, August 14, 2009 pp. 41170-41171.

3.  Links. This Alert is in the Regional website Resource page at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/

Link to the Federal Register attachment (.pdf)

4.     Substance. The Employment and Training Administration will host a Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference on September 15 and 16, 2009 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC.

Purpose and Agenda: The conference is designed to give the workforce community an opportunity to engage with experts and colleagues to broaden their understanding of critical labor issues and challenges in the present economy. This conference translates specific research, pilot, demonstration, and evaluation efforts into actionable strategies that can be used in the workforce system. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about workforce strategies for green jobs, entrepreneurship, training, unemployment and reemployment services, and research and policy tools to manage and improve the systems. A goal of the conference is for participants to gain insight into what works and what can be replicated in communities across the nation. The conference will feature a combination of plenary sessions and workshops, including presentations by ETA leaders.

Registration and additional information for the Recovery and Reemployment Research Conference can be accessed online. For additional information related to registering for the research conference, contact Lauren Focarazzo of IMPAQ International, at 1.866.677.4283

5.  Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff.

6. Contact. Other questions and comments about this conference may be directed to Janet Javar. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.

7. Expiration Date. September 15, 2009

8. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 156, August 14, 2009 pp. 41170-41171.