Effective November 30th, our Administrative Office in Frankfort, Kentucky was closed in preparation for its’ sale. The employment of the administrative staff was ended the same day. This decision was not an easy one, but one critically necessary to preserve the financial security of our association. This is a close knit family as well as […]
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Each year the President of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) selects a local charity to support as a part of its annual Workforce Development Conference. For the 104th conference to be held in Costa Mesa, California on June 18-21, IAWP President, Terri Pasternik selected Working Wardrobes of Irvine, California stating that, ” It
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The International Association of Workforce Professionals is pleased to announce that Eric McElvenny will be a keynote speaker at the104th Workforce Development Conference in Costa Mesa, California. Eric is a former Marine and amputee Ironman. He Inspires by sharing his journey of competing in Ironman Triathlons on a prosthetic leg. Running the Ironman World Championships
Why is change so widely unattractive? Is it because change indicates a flaw or failure in the system? Is it because change is uncomfortable? Change, like failures, is unavoidable, and it causes us to rethink our plans, rethink our motives and rethink our potential. Understanding its components on an individual level can help us relate
The gig economy is quickly expanding in the US and globally. It’s predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers will be independent contractors. Often referred to as the “sharing economy” or “on-demand economy,” this dynamic collection of online business platforms facilitates a wide variety of exchanges including of property, skills, labor, and space.
Ia-Uen Chen (Jennifer) with the Taiwan International Development Council shares her experiences at the 103rd IAWP International Educational Conference in the following video. Jennifer and Che Shang Huang (Jason) provided excellent presentations on important workforce issues and played an instrumental role in the success of the conference. IAWP International Chair, Chris Crawford is working closely
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A special open air bus tour of historic Buffalo has been arranged for retirees and guests. The bus departs the Hyatt Regency Buffalo on Monday, June 27th at 1:00 pm and returns at 2:45 pm. The guided tour will travel through more than 26 miles of picturesque neighborhoods and architecture. Highlights of the tour include
By George Strait Our association (now known as the International Association of Workforce Professionals) was founded in 1913. Dr. William Morris Leiserson is generally credited with being our founder. Dr. Leiserson sent a two page letter (yes, I am certain it was an actual letter, probably typed on a manual upright typewriter) to 61 superintendents
Early registration discounts for the IAWP’s 103rd Annual International Educational Conference ends today, Monday May 16, 2016. The conference will be held June 26-29, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. To secure your early bird discount, please click here to register before midnight. Another important date to keep in mind is May 24, 2016, when the
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Attendees to the International Association of Workforce Professionals 103rd Annual Educational Conference are invited to participate in several special tours with international delegates. The first tour is scheduled for Monday, June 27th, where participants will tour the Buffalo One Stop & Educational Opportunity Center from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. On Tuesday, June 28th conference attendees
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