2024 Learning Summits
Preparing Youth for Rewarding Careers
Youth Support and Workforce Development Conferences for Professionals
Springfield, Oregon
May, 2024
Connected Lane County is hosting two one-day learning summits, generously sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation, designed to inform professionals working with youth on best practices. Summits gather professionals interested in creating opportunities for young people by helping them build skills and gain work-ready experiences. At the learning summits, you’ll meet with professionals from across the state of Oregon and learn how organizations are bridging gaps, enacting change, and creating safe spaces for youth to succeed. With the information provided at our summits, you will learn essential youth development best practices and connect with a community committed to meaningful youth impact. Feeling extra inspired? Participate in both workshops!
The final deadline to register is May 8!
About Our One-Day Summits
Our learning summits draw from our organization's experience and review successful program models and best practices for programming utilizing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Oregon Youth Employment Program funding. Summits include youth panels, breakout sessions, tours, workshops, and social networking opportunities. Each summit contains key information, but the topics will differ by day. You can join us for a singular one-day summit or sign up for both!
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funding Best Practices
May 29, 2024
Learn about effective program models for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding. Topics include caseload and documentation best practices, partner relationship building, work-based learning structure, a review of the Excelerator model, reducing staff turnover, and more!
Who should attend? Professionals interested in building effective program models using WIOA funding.
Daily Agenda
8:30 am: Check-in & Coffee
9:00 am: Welcome
9:30 am: Youth Panel (Youth will share their experiences)
10:15 am: Break
10:30 am: Small groups
Noon: Lunch
1:00 pm: Tours (Youth-led tours of manufacturing internship sites)
3:30 pm: Workshops (Resource Development, Centering Youth Voice)
4:30 pm: Social Event at Local Tap House
On Wednesday evening we will have a social event at Public House (418 A St #4606, Springfield)! This tap house is within walking distance or a short drive from Spark at Booth-Kelly. We have reserved “The Study.” There is no need to RSVP.
Register Today
Join other educators, nonprofit staff, funders, and workforce development professionals, and get the most out of your time at the Learning Summit.
Join us for a day of your choice, or sign up for both summit dates!
The cost to register is $75 per person.
The Final Deadline to Register is May 8!
Getting Here
The Learning Summits are held at Spark at Booth-Kelly, nestled in the historic Booth-Kelly center in Springfield, Oregon. Find us near the covered parking area. Parking is free to guests. Our building has blue siding and glass doors.
Local Accommodations
There are many great hotels in our area to choose from. Some recommendations include the Graduate Eugene, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Eugene East/Springfield, and Tru by Hilton Eugene.
Thank you to our Key Sponsor
