2024 PARTNERS FOR WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 21-23, 2024
ROCHESTER HYATT REGENCY
125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
NYATEP (New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals) & NYSEDC (New York State Economic Development Council) have worked together to improve workforce and economic development for all New Yorkers. Together, we’ve broken down the silos between the local workforce and economic development ecosystems, and defined that investing in people, developing infrastructure, and creating vibrant communities will naturally lead to economic development opportunities and the industries of the future. As the state’s workforce and economic development leaders, we are interested in hearing your collective vision for the opportunities ahead, how the state agencies will be collaborating, and what we can do in the present to prepare for the future.
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We expect approximately 350-400 people to be in attendance, from local government, small business and economic development leaders to college presidents and workforce non-profit executives, think tanks, and more. We connect with hundreds of partner organizations and participants to share innovative ideas and programs within the workforce and economic development sectors.
Don't Forget to Book your Hotel Room!
The conference is located at the Rochester Hyatt Regency at 125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604. The hotel block at the Hyatt Regency is full.
A block with limited rooms is available at the Courtyard Rochester Downtown, located at 390 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607. Rooms are $169/night. The last day to book is September 25th.
BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
Event Agenda!
*subject to change
*Keynote Speaker Announcement*
Erica Orange, The Future Hunters
Day 1
Monday, October 21st
*Subject to change
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Open
- 1:30 PM Welcome & Plenary Session with Representative Joe Morelle, Former New York Lieutenant Governor and President & CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Robert J. Duffy, Senator Jeremy Cooney, and Assemblyman Harry Bronson
- 3:00 PM Break
- 3:30 PM Afternoon Workshops
- New Business KickStart Initiative - Wayne County Economic Development & Planning, SCORE
- WIOA Update Session - NYATEP
- Job Retention is Crucial for Economic Stability and Individual Well-Being - Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Earth Right
- The Child Care Advantage: Meet your Employees Caregiving Needs - Corning, Early Care & Learning Council, Child Care Council, Inc.
- Partnering for Prosperity: Leveraging Workforce Development Boards in Economic Growth Strategies - Camoin Associates
- 7:00 PM Melinda Mack Legacy Reception at the Hyatt Regency
Day 2
Tuesday, October 22nd
*Subject to change
- Registration Open All Day
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:15 AM Keynote Speaker
- Reimagination in a Time of Change - Erica Orange, The Future Hunters
- 9:45 AM Morning Workshops
- Digital Equity in Action Across NYS - CanCode Communities, STEM Alliance, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ConnectALL (Empire State Development)
- Reinventing Childcare - SDN Innovation, Day One, Dutchess Co. Dept. of Community and Family Services, Dutchess Community College
- Southern Tier Regional Economic Cluster Analysis - Steuben County IDA, The Agency
- Upcoming 2024 General Election and Impact on the 2025 Legislation Session - Sheridan Hohman & Associates
- Book Signing Opportunity! AI + The New Human Frontier:
Reimagining the Future of Time, Trust + Truth - Erica Orange, the Future Hunters
- 11:00 AM Break
- "Explore New York!" with NYSTIA & I Love NY (ESD)
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Statewide Workforce Awards Luncheon
- 1:30 PM Break
- 2:00 PM Afternoon Workshops
- Garner Better Partnerships Between Economic Developers, Workforce Boards, Chambers and Educators - Fulton County Center for Regional Growth, Fulton County Workforce Development Board
- Innovating a Public Private Partnership: How the Westchester Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) and Indeed are Serving the Citizens of Westchester and Putnam Counties and How You Can Too - WPWDB, Indeed
- Combatting Barriers to Rural Transportation - Tech Valley Shuttle, CDTA
- Career Training Pathways Program for Healthcare Workers in NYS - Iroquois Healthcare, 1199 SEIU, Fingerlakes Performing Provider System
- TBD
- 3:15 PM Break
- 3:30 PM Evening Workshops
- Elevating Workforce Programs Through Strategic Branding and Digital Campaigns: A Path to Economic Growth - BLKDOG
- Accelerating Success for Newcomer Career Seekers: Findings from Community Colleges - Upwardly Global
- Uniquely Abled Academy: A pilot for students with autism training to be CNC machinists - HVCC
- Building Talent Retention Initiatives Through Collaborative Employer Partnerships - TechBuffalo
- TBD
- 6:00 PM NEW! Strong Museum of Play for a Night of Fun
Day 3
Wednesday, October 23rd
*Subject to change
- Registration Open All Day
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Plenary Session
- The Rise of the NY SMART I-Corridor as a Semiconductor Tech Hub - Details to come!
- 10:00 AM Break
- 10:30 AM Morning Workshops
- The Mission-driven Sector & Artificial Intelligence: Groundbreaking Survey Research - NYC Labor Market Information Service (LMIS) at The CUNY Graduate Center
- Second Chances, Stronger Workforce: Empowering Justice-Impacted Individuals in Nonprofit Roles - CEO
- Ditch Your Outdated Recruiting Strategies and Get the Talent You Deserve - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
- New York State Registered Apprenticeship Through Group Sponsorships - RTMA
- The Redevelopment Story - White Elephants, Eyesores, and Underutilized Property - MRB Group, The Agency - Broome County IDA/LDC, Herkimer County IDA
- Event Concludes
