Global Workforce Development Events

Keep up to date on upcoming Global Workforce Development events and explore materials from past events.

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2008
October 23	"International Education & Global Workforce Development: A Dialogue with Business and Higher Education Stakeholders," Los Angeles, California.  NAFSA is working in partnership with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.   Co-sponsors include: UCLA Anderson School of Management Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at UCLA Anderson School Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars at UCLA UCLA International Institute Southern California Consortium on International Studies (SOCCIS). Read the article from UCLA Today Invitation Program
February 5	"International Education and Exchange: The Competitive Advantage in a Global Workforce," Washington, D.C. Co-sponsored by The International Gateway at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Event featured in Tradewinds: The Newsletter of the International Trade Center Invitation Program

2007
June 1	NAFSA 2007 Annual Conference Session: "Business Leaders on Globalization, Workforce Development, and International Exchange," Minneapolis, Minnesota.
April 18	Free Webcast: “Skills Needed to Succeed in a Globalized World:” An interactive interview with Dr. Robert Rosen, CEO of Healthy Companies, and author of “Global Literacies.”  Co-sponsored by Globalization101.org
April 11	Webinar: "Going Beyond Study Abroad: Developing Global Competence in Undergraduates."
February 22	"International Education and Exchange: The Centerpiece for Global Workforce Development," Minneapolis, Minnesota. Co-sponsored by Minnesota International Center and NAFSA. Invitation Program February 27, 2007: Read the Minneapolis Star Tribune editorial on this event. (49kb)

2006
May 25	NAFSA 2006 Annual Conference Session: “Preparing a Global Workforce: Saudi Aramco Candidate Selection and Education.”
April 18	Archived: Free Webcast: "Living in a Digital World: An Interactive Interview with David Vise."  Co-sponsored by Globalization101.org Invitation Class Preparation Information
February 9	The University of Quebec in Montreal, Industry Canada, Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal and NAFSA event: “International Education and Exchange: The Competitive Edge for a Global Workforce,” Montreal, Canada. Presentation by Charles L'Italien, Pratt & Whitney Canada (English) Remarks by Roch Denis, President, CREPUQ & Rector, University of Quebec in Montreal (French & English) Remarks by Robert Racine, Kenniff & Racine Executive Search (French) Invitation (English version) Invitation (French version)

2005
December 8	Archived Webinar: "The Role of International Education in Global Workforce Development."
February 3	The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle and NAFSA event: “International Education: Developing Human Capital for the Global Workforce,” Seattle, Washington. Invitation Program

2004
May 28	NAFSA 2004 Annual Conference Session: “Guiding the G-Generation: NAFSA’s Role in Global Workforce Development.” Session Abstract and Summary Speaking Points, Ron Moffatt, Director, International Student Center, San Diego State University. Research Reports: Darla Deardorff, Coordinator, Duke-UNC Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution William Hunter, Director, Office of International Students and Scholar, Lehigh University
January 20	The World Trade Center Institute and NAFSA event: “Securing America's Future: Global Education for a Global Workforce,” Baltimore, Maryland. Invitation Program