The IDEA Summit is for local and state government leaders, K-12 and college educators, community-based organizations, and public sector professionals looking for tools, resources, strategies, and opportunities to implement innovative workforce solutions. 

Join us to learn about emerging and time-tested strategies to address workforce challenges in the public sector. Speakers will explore registered apprenticeships, school-municipal partnerships, reducing barriers to entry, DEI, recruitment and retention best practices, and more.

Monday, October 21, 2024

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Register now!

Speakers

Featured Speaker: Anthony Cordova - Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office

Ebony Benzing – Director, North Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research

Amy Schulz - Dean, Division of Business & Technology, Sierra College

Laura Thompson – Strategic Advisor, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, California Department of Industrial Relations

More to be announced soon!

The IDEA Summit is for:

• Local, regional, and state government officials and policymakers

• Workforce development professionals

• K-12 and college educators

• HR professionals and diversity officers

• Community leaders and advocates

• Public sector enthusiasts

• and more!

Hosted by:

Institute for Local Government, in partnership with Innovative Pathways to Public Service. The IDEA Summit is made possible through support from the Workforce Accelerator Fund and High Road Training Partnership. 

For more information:

Contact workforce@ca-ilg.org