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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
Explore conference sessions that focus on workforce and economic development.
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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
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2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic DevelopmentJune 14, 2022June 14, 2022, 9:30 am
2022 #NACoAnn Spotlight: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
The NACo Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.
Explore the sessions below that focus on workforce and economic development, and visit the conference schedule to explore the full range of opportunities during the conference to exchange cutting-edge practices, elect the association's leadership and shape NACo’s federal policy agenda for the year ahead.
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Conference Session
Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee: Business Meeting
NACo's Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee will consider and vote on policy resolutions that will be used to guide NACo’s advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration during the 2022 – 2023 term. -
Conference Session
Improving Economic Mobility for County Residents
As counties navigate the local economic recovery process following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many leaders are looking to improve long-term economic outcomes for residents and families. -
Conference Session
Strategies for an Equitable Investment of Recovery Funds
As counties recover from the pandemic, there is a growing opportunity to leverage Recovery Fund dollars for an equitable recovery. Engage in a discussion about national investment trends, county solutions, challenges and strategies to foster recovery across all of our nation's communities. -
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America Works: Investing Federal Funding in Community Workforce Development
For county leaders in the process of rebuilding and retraining local workforces impacted by COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan’s Recovery Fund provides a key funding source. Other federal programs and provisions in ARPA, however, can be combined with the Recovery Fund to increase the impact of these investments. -
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The Theory and Practice of Economic Development: Then and Now
County economic development planning is in the midst of a major transformation. Economic shocks from the pandemic and natural disasters, along with growing attention to diversity, equity and inclusion-focused programs, have prompted counties to consider expanded missions beyond job creation and business attraction. -
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Sports Arenas and Entertainment Centers: Securing Benefits and Avoiding Pitfalls for Counties
Across the country, counties are owners and stakeholders in large public facilities such as athletic stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers and more. Financing and management of these facilities present both economic opportunities and challenges.
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Video
NACo President Denise Winfrey Announces RISE!
During the 2022 NACo Annual Business Meeting, NACo President Denise Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” -
County News
‘Fringe’ benefits help attract, retain employees
“For all the talk of the importance of culture, wages and benefits are always the bedrock” of employee attraction and retention. -
Video
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper Addresses #NACoAnn
https://player.vimeo.com/video/735807587?h=22e2273e96 During the 2022 NACo Annual Conference, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D–Colo.) addressed county leaders. -
County News
Denise Winfrey of Illinois takes reins as new president of NACo
Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was elected president of NACo at the Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo. -
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NACo Launches Operation Green Light
NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee Chair Chris Lukasevich and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers President Nichole Coleman announce NACo's new special initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans. -
County News
One size doesn't fit all when growing rural prosperity
Tailored, resilient, inclusive and collaborative efforts are crucial to making the most of what rural counties have to offer.
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Workforce Development Month: County ARPA workforce investments in supporting the public sector
In celebration of Workforce Development Month, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is highlighting critical investments counties have made using their American Rescue Plan Act (ARAP) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Recovery Funds) in workforce development. -
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Treasury releases new resource to aid closeout of ERA1 programs
Last week, the U.S. Department of Treasury released a new 14-page resource aimed at assisting Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) grantees in the closeout of their ERA1 programs. -
County News
Introducing the Housing Solutions Matchmaker: A diagnostic tool that helps county officials
The Housing Solutions Matchmaker provides local governments with a concise, accessible snapshot of housing conditions, focusing on a handful of key metrics, and places the locality in context relative to neighboring communities -
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Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities: New NACo Community of Practice
Stay Up-To-Date Sign-up to receive updates on all BRECC programming including notifications of the BRECC National Network Kick-Off meeting. -
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Workforce Development Month: ARPA workforce investments in manufacturing and technology
According to research conducted by the Manufacturing Institute, the U.S. lost nearly a decade of manufacturing job growth, or 1.4 million jobs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Workforce Development Month: County ARPA investments to support youth development and justice-involved individuals
Since spring 2020, postsecondary institutions have seen a decline of nearly 1.3 million students, and current youth employment (ages 16-24) rates remain below pre-pandemic levels at 55.3 percent as of July 2022. The ability for youth to access educational pathways and employment opportunities while earning an income is critical to the economic vitality of our country.
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Economic Mobility Leadership Network
The Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) is a NACo cohort of county leaders that facilitates and incubates county-specific discussion and problem-solving on issues of economic mobility and helps county leaders identify and assess their current barriers to mobility and share scalable and transferable programs across the country.page<p>Economic mobility refers to changes in an individual’s economic status over a lifetime and across generations—usually measured in income.
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Basic pageCommunity, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and building and housing codes. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
