The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals will host its 38th Annual Conference as a hybrid event from May 16 to May 18, 2022. Participants will learn about best practices and strategies on how the field can reimagine workforce by raising the bar for the skill sets of workforce professionals, looking at how workforce programs are funded, new ways to determine purpose in the communities workforce professionals serve, and creating new workforce partnerships. There is a registration fee for participation.

The conference will focus on the following learning tracks:

• Innovation in Virtual and Hybrid Environments
• Personal Growth and Self Care
• Program Administration and Management
• Recruiting and Engaging the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow
• Prosperity Through Partnership

Jobs for the Future will host its signature event, the Horizons summit, from June 7 to June 8, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Participants will be able to:

• Reconnect through meeting and learning from hundreds of leaders, thinkers, funders, and educators across the full spectrum of education and workforce development,
• Reimagine by hearing presentations on bold ideas and gaining firsthand insight into evidence-based practices for advancing equitable economic outcomes, and
• Rebuild with applying new knowledge and learning how to transform theory into practice, with resources and support from experts from across sectors.

There is a registration fee to attend this in-person event.

The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation will host the 21st Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) as a virtual event on June 1 to June 3, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. RECS will provide an opportunity to hear the latest findings from evaluations of social welfare programs and policies, discuss ways to incorporate findings into the design and implementation of programs, and develop strategies for future evaluations. The conference will feature presentations and discussions on the following topics:

• TANF Programs, Policies, and Populations
• Employment and Mobility in the Labor Market
• Youth Well-Being and the Transition to Adulthood
• Strengthening Families, Fatherhood, Marriages, and Relationships
• Evaluating Social Programs, Building Evidence, and Using Data
• Approaches to Alleviate Poverty and Expand Opportunity

The National Association of Workforce Boards will hold its annual conference in Washington, D.C. from April 11 to April 14, 2022, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. Conference sessions include Strategic Solutions Workshops on implementing and influencing policy, diversity, and inclusivity; analyzing labor market data;  aligning and  leveraging board strategies with other resources; aligning education; workforce and human service policies; braided funding; and sustainability planning. The conference will also feature Workforce Issue Sessions and Department of Labor Technical Assistance Sessions.

The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals will host its 2021 Youth Development Symposium as a hybrid event (in-person and virtual) from December 6 to December 8, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Workforce development professionals who serve youth will have an opportunity to enhance and maintain their skills through continuing education; network with peers, mentors, and leaders; share ideas, experiences, and metrics about promising practices; and discover new and innovative programs, products, and services. There is a registration fee for participation.