New York State Workforce Investment Board
February 27, 2007
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
State & Lodge Streets
Albany, NY

AGENDA


1:00-1:45Opening & Member Introductions
  • Richard Calo, Board Chair, will lead the introduction of Board Members to the new members of the Administration’s workforce policy leadership team including Empire State Development, Office of Children & Family Services, and Department of Labor
  • Administration workforce policy leadership dialog on the workforce vision they seek to bring to business conducted within their agencies
  • Discussion with Governor Eliot Spitzer on his goals and objectives for a comprehensive, aligned state workforce system
1:45-2:15System Integration Subcommittee Report Out & Dialog with the Board
  • Dan Richardson, subcommittee co-chair, will introduce the work of the subcommittee to the full board including accomplishments, challenges identified and potential next steps for the committee to undertake.
2:15-2:45Emerging Worker & Skill Standards Report Out & Dialog with the Board
  • Gerry Pierce & Greg Moreland subcommittee co-chairs, will introduce the National Work Readiness Credential project, an update on the Credential rollout, and next steps from a state board policy perspective
2:45-3:15The Role of Local Workforce Boards
  • Carolyn French will lead a conversation on the role of local boards, challenges and opportunities as local boards seek to develop an integrated service delivery system
3:15-3:45Next Steps
  • Federal Budget Update (staff)
  • WIRED Initiative (Assignment to State Board)
3:45 - 4:00Wrap Up
  • Next meeting: Thursday, April 5, 2007, Hilton Garden Inn, Albany