Upcoming and Past Events Listings & Calendar

Join us for an America’s Talent Strategy webinar that takes a practical, implementation-focused look at what Integrated Systems mean in real-world settings—why they matter, what makes them challenging, and what you can realistically do next. We’ll explore common barriers, real constraints, and the practical levers within your sphere of influence. You’ll also gain actionable strategies, examples from the field, and a preview of the next session in the America’s Talent Strategy webinar series.

Dr. Tamika Ledbetter, Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Region 6

Ronda Anderson, Liaison to the Missouri State Workforce Board, Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

Andrea Glaze, Workforce Outcomes Coordinator, Virginia Works

Cherise Moore, Principal Technical Assistance Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Christy Montgomery, Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Standing out in the job market is a challenge! Do your customers rely on job boards for most of their leads and get few if any responses from employers? Are they frustrated by how artificial intelligence (AI) makes the work of standing out to employers tougher?

Learn how CareerOneStop can help your customers find job openings that aren’t on job banks, write or refresh their resumes with current practices, and explore short term qualifications that can help them compete for in-demand careers.

Danielle Kittrell, Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment

Julie Remington, Content Strategist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Sandy Donovan, Content Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Tricia Dahlman, Operations and Outreach Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

This National Apprenticeship Week webinar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, will explore how stronger alignment between Registered Apprenticeship, workforce development, and education systems drives better outcomes for workers, employers, and communities. Featuring state apprenticeship leaders and local practitioners, the session will highlight how policies, partnerships, and practices work together to support apprenticeship expansion.

James Foti, Regional Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Philadelphia Regional Office, Office of Apprenticeship

Gina Wells, Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research

Chris MacLarion, Director, Maryland Office of Apprenticeship

Dr. Minah Woo, Vice President of Workforce, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships, Howard Community College

External Event: Hosted by CAPE-Youth. Send all questions, issues, or requests to info@capeyouth.org.

Join CAPE-Youth for a webinar on leveraging Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I funding to support youth and young adults with disabilities. Learn how WIOA and America’s Talent Strategy can expand economic mobility through intentional, data-informed workforce strategies.

New York State Department of Labor

Social Enterprise and Training (SEAT) Center

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

YouthBuild USA

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External Event: Hosted by the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON). Send all questions, issues, or requests to: NEON@econsys.com.

This session will introduce a practical approach to building employer partnerships that lead to jobs. Employer engagement can feel transactional or focused only on filling a position. This event will explore how to understand employer needs, build trust, and identify opportunities for mutual benefit to drive sustainable employment outcomes.

Rick McAllister, Subject Matter Expert, NEON

Dale Verstegen, Subject Matter Expert, NEON

America’s Talent Strategy: Building the Workforce for the Golden Age describes the administration’s priority for expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for American workers, including new workers. Learn more about industry-driven strategies to intentionally align your program to expand Registered Apprenticeships (RA) for young people.

Maisha Meminger, Manpower Development Specialist, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Division of Youth Services

Randy Copeland, Program Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship

Jeff Smith, Program Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship

Evan Rosenberg, Workforce Analyst, Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration's Division of Youth Services

Daphnne Bonaparte, Program Manager, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE)

The final event in this series combines all performance reporting resources into one complete picture for OA-managed apprenticeship grantees. Presenters will focus on the Apprenticeship Performance Reporting Resources spreadsheet and review each tab for relevance to various grantee roles. Presenters will explain:

1. How and when to use each tab;
2. How tabs are related to each other; and
3. How and when grantees may use each tab for data collection, data file errors, and QPR troubleshooting.

Mary Ricchezza, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Megan Baird, Acting Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Maria Brady, Multi-State Navigator, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Shelia F. Lewis, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) published four key pieces of sub-regulatory guidance. These guidance documents will provide clarity on critical provisions of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 29 and highlight system flexibilities that serve to reduce burden for stakeholders and enhance Registered Apprenticeship programs while maintaining quality.

Megan Baird, Acting Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Marek Laco, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

Cierra Mitchell, Acting Deputy Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Erica Johnson, Acting Deputy Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

Ayesha Upshur, Supervisory Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship

External Event: Hosted by U.S. Department of Labor.

The U.S. Department of Labor invites workforce partners to a virtual Town Hall in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026, held April 26 through May 2. Now in its 12th year, NAW 2026 marks the first time the annual celebration takes place in the spring.

External Event: This webinar is hosted by the Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth).

Join CAPE-Youth for a webinar on supporting youth and young adult apprentices with disabilities.