Cleveland's Workforce Development System Explored at Natl Community Technology Conference

This special panel discussion at the 14th Annual National Community Technology Conference, will highlight Clevelands experience in developing a client-centered, performance-based framework under which the challenges of job placement, workforce retention, individual career development, and ensuring the overall economic health of communities are met in an increasingly technology-centered world.

(PRWEB) June 13, 2005 -- What: Workforce Development & Community Technology: The Cleveland Experience

When: Friday, June 17, 2005; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Where: MBNA B Amphitheatre @ InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center, 9801 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Featured: Moderator: Nan McIntyre, Resource Development Director, ShoreBank Enterprise Group

Randell McShepard, Chair, Cleveland Workforce Investment Board; and Director of Community Affairs, RPM, Inc.

Sarah Meyer, Director of Community Affairs, Microsoft Corporation

Allison Motz, Director of Workforce Development, City of Cleveland

Dennis L. Roberts, Esq., Director, Cuyahoga County Department of Workforce Development

David Megenhardt, Executive Director, United Labor Agency

Gary Lambert, President & CEO, Appalachian Center for Collaborative and Engaged Learning

Who: Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet), a national membership organization of community-based centers united in their commitment to improve the educational, economic, cultural and civic dimensions of their communities by providing equitable technology access and skills to all people.

Why: The 14th Annual Community Technology Conference is the largest national gathering of community technology practitioners, representing community based efforts, regional collaborations, and strategic alliances-- all meeting the needs of communities and people through effective, innovative technology programs and resources. This year, Cleveland area centers and initiatives are highlighted.

For additional information or to schedule a media interview, please contact:

Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet)
Ryan Turner, Director of Communications
1436 U Street, NW #104
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 462-1200
Fax: (202) 462-3892
Web: http://www.ctcnet.org

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