General Workforce Readiness/Development

• National Leadership Institute For Workforce Excellence

http://www.workforce-excellence.net/nli2/index.cfm 

The National Leadership Institute For Workforce Development is dedicated to building the leadership capacity of its key customers – state and local Workforce Investment Boards and their executive staff.  Its purpose and approach was derived from these customers through the extensive use of focus groups.  The Institute will promote and provide access to the widest possible array of practical leadership tools, resources and best practices.  It will employ an interactive and collaborative communications strategy using web-based technology to efficiently engage its customer, deploy its vision and continuously improve its products and services.

• New York State Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC)

http://www.nyjsec.org/main.cfm 

The purpose of a JSEC is to open lines of communication between the Labor Department and the employer community, provide a vehicle to inform employers of the services and programs of the Labor Department and let employers know how they benefit from them, suggest methods to improve Labor Department services and performance, provide expert information to employers on issues that affect the business community, engage in public/private ventures that will be of benefit to both employers and the labor force, and effect beneficial legislative changes at state and federal levels.  Search for the JSEC nearest you.

• United States Chamber Of Commerce – Center For Workforce Preparation

http://www.uschamber.com/cwp/default

The Center For Workforce Preparation is a non-profit affiliate of the United States Chamber of Commerce focused on workforce development and quality education issues.  Its mission is to develop workforce strategies for businesses, chambers of commerce, and communities to hire, train, retain and advance skilled workers in the 21st century.