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First Annual Workforce Development Research and Evaluation Conference

The First Annual Workforce Development Research and Evaluation Conference took place on June 22 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.   The day's agenda included presentations, panel discussions, and a mini-trade show displaying recent research and evaluation results.   Presenters ranged from private sector employers to policy makers to leaders in research and evaluation.

Below are some of the presentations from the conference:

Johan Uvin, Commonwealth Corporation

• The Massachusetts Workforce Development Research and Evaluation Agenda: 2003-2006. Purpose and Overview of Day

Roger Therrien and Adele DeFrancesco, Connecticut Department of Labor

• Connecticut's Legislative Report Card
• 2002 Report Card for Employment and Training Programs

Jennifer James, Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development

• Cross Agency Measures: The Massachusetts Experience

Alexandra Olins, Boston Private Industry Council and Neeta Fogg, Center for Labor Market Studies, Northeastern University

• An Assessment of the effectiveness of the BEST Training Programs at the FleetBoston Dorcester Operations Facility

Michael Stoll, University of California, Los Angeles

• Evaluating the Earnings Impacts of the Massachusetts Workforce Development System

Kevin Hollenbeck, WE UpJohn Institute

• Net Impact Estimates of the Workforce Development for Employment Research System in Washington State