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2019 Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board Annual Meeting
By Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board
When and where
Date and time
Friday, June 14, 2019 · 8:30 - 10:30am EDT
Location
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. The Nucleus, North Campus 777 Old Saw Mill River Road Tarrytown, NY 10591
Description
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, and Putnam County Executive Mary Ellen Odell, invite businesses, partner agencies, community organizations, and educational leaders from across all sectors to participate in the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board’s 2019 Annual Meeting on Friday, June 14, 2018, 8:30 am–10:30 am at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Tarrytown, NY.
This year’s meeting theme “Reaching for New Horizons” focuses on the critical issues impacting workforce and economic development — talent shortages, skills gaps, and youth barriers, particularly in STEAM and other in-demand sectors.
This year’s program features Melinda Mack, Executive Director of the New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals, who will introduce these topics and moderate a panel of experts in exploring challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Panelists include: Jill Lansing, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director for Education Pipeline Initiatives at The State University of New York and Amber Mooney, Director of Workforce Development for The Business Council of New York State, and Lisa Purcell, Senior Staff Scientist, Infectious Diseases; Scientific Director, Secondary Education Program
Panelist to include:
- Jill Lansing, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director for Education Pipeline Initiatives, The State University of New York
- Amber Mooney, Director of Workforce Development, The Business Council of New York State
- Lisa Purcell, Senior Staff Scientist, Infectious Diseases; Scientific Director, Secondary Education Program
Time and Date: Friday, June 14, 2019 | 8:30am–10:30am
Location: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Nucleus, North Campus, 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Program Schedule:
8:30–9:00am Registration, Breakfast, Networking, Mini Expo
9:00am WPWDB Executive Director & Westchester & Putnam County Executives Remarks
9:15am Panel Discussion: Building a S.T.E.A.M. Powered Workforce
10:15am Q&A
10:30am Program Close
Due to Regeneron's security requirements and room capacity, all attendees must register in advance by June 12th. THERE WILL BE NO WALK-INS OR ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS.
About the organizer
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Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development BoardTHE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WPWDB) is comprised of leaders and staff of state and county government agencies, non-profits, public education, and the private sector who work together to strengthen the partnerships between business, education, and service providers within the “Career Center Network” to meet the needs for a skilled workforce. The WPWDB pursues funding opportunities and develops model programs and leading-edge practices. The “Network” is made up of four Career Centers (White Plains, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, and Carmel) as well as partner agencies that provide state-of-the-art technology, training, resources, and services to youth, adults and employers. For more information, visit www.westchesterputnamonestop.com.