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Western Region Multi-Site YouthBuild Gathering
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Monday, April 14, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
(open to all YouthBuild programs)
YouthBuild USA is proud to announce the Western Region Multi-Site YouthBuild Gathering. These gatherings are designed to bring programs from the region together to network, share best practices and build lasting alliances.
We’ll have time for YouthBuild USA news and announcements, a morning session on Connecting with Your Regional Workforce System, and an afternoon Open Space session where YouthBuild program staff will be able to teach and learn from each other on the topics that most interest you.
This event is free to all HUD funded YouthBuild programs. Many programs bring their entire staff.
Schedule
8:00 Registration
8:30 Welcome/Opening
9:00 YouthBuild USA News/Announcements
9:15 Connecting with Your Regional Workforce System
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Open Space
4:00 Close
Morning Session
Connecting with Your Regional Workforce System
Facilitator: Julian L. Alssid, Executive Director, Workforce Strategies Center
About Workforce Strategies Center
WSC works with education, workforce development and economic development agencies to develop strategies to help students and workers succeed and regional economies grow. WSC has helped over 20 states develop workforce competitiveness, including six states that have implemented WSC’s “career pathways” approach.
WSC works with state and national leaders to develop effective education and employment policies that complement one another in order to better align public resources. As an applied think tank, WSC conducts research and writes about what we learn in order to advance the field of policy and practice.
Event Location
Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina
300 N. Harbor Dr
Redondo Beach, CA 90277-2552
1-310-318-8888
Hotel Reservations
The "YOUTHBUILD" group rate for this event is $139 plus tax for single or double occupancy. We encourage attendees from the same organization to pair up in rooms whenever possible in order to share housing costs.
The reservation cutoff date is March 22.
After this date, our discount group rate will expire, and standard rates will apply. Contact the hotel directly by calling 310-318-8888 and inform the representative that you are with the "YOUTHBUILD" group in order to qualify for the group rate and to be listed as an attendee at this event. While some choose to put this off until the last minute, we strongly advise you to make your reservation today!
Travel Details
Book your air travel to arrive into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) based on the events you are attending. Taxi fares to the hotel average $15 one way.
More local information about Redondo Beach
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