An Overview of CYFERnet Workforce Preparation Resources
n Karen Shirer, Michigan State University
n Lisa C. Shannon, North Carolina State University

New York State Junior DAIRY LEADER Program
n Deborah Clute, Cornell University
n David Grusenmeyer, Cornell University
n Terry Batchelder, Cornell University
n Stephen Hoefer, Agway Foundation
n Cathann Kress, NY State 4-H Foundation
n Nancy Webster, NY State 4-H Foundation
n Barry Putnam, Genex/CRI

A Study of Job Obtainments and Future Employment Status of Michigan State University Extension Paraprofessional Staff
n Karen Shirer, Michigan State University

WORKS FOR ME Curriculum
n Carol Centrallo, Alabama Cooperative Extension System
n Rosalie Lane, Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Concurrent Session 1
Integrating Community Assets to Increase Home and Ownership and to Increase the Availability of Quality Child Care
- Part 2
n Barbara Mutch, Michigan State University
n Bettie Brown, Saginaw Family Child Care Network
n Yvette Fredricks, Saginaw Family Child Care Network Board

An Employee Education Program for Limited Resource Employees: A Win-win Situation
(presentation)
Handouts
n Wayne Moore, University of Missouri - Rolla
n Dena Wise, University of Tennessee

Concurrent Session 2
Alternative Careers for Idaho Farmers
n Nance Ceccarelli, University of Idaho
n Paul McCawley, University of Idaho

Master Gardener Behind Bars Program
n Eldon Everhart, Iowa State University
n Jerry W. Chizek, Iowa State University

Concurrent Session 3
Power of Collaboration: Cooperative Extension and Pennsylvania's WIA System
n Natalie Ferry, Pennsylvania State University
n Cynthia Iwig, Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation

High School High Tech Training: New Directions in Workforce Development
n Jeff Foley, Goodwill Industries International
n Linda Rimmer, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
n Donna Mundy, Florida High School High Tech
n Cassandra Black, NASA/Kennedy Space Center

Concurrent Session 4
Hardhats to Hairnets - Workplace Language Readiness Programs Meet Business Needs
n Sandy Ares, Seminole Community College
n Beth Larson, Seminole Community College
n Erica Mann, United States Postal Service

Linking Students to the World of Work: An Overview of a Statewide Vocational Rehabilitation School-to-Work Transition Program
n Cecil Bradley, Florida Department of Education
n William Rogers, Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Concurrent Session 1
The Earned Income Tax Credit and Economic Self Sufficiency
n Susan Cocciarelli, Michigan State University
n Edythe Hatter-Williams, Michigan Works!
n Beverly Thomas, Internal Revenue Service

Building Bridges to Self-Sufficiency: WIA and Cooperative Extension Collaboration Program
n Natalie Ferry, Pennsylvania State University
n Annette M. Goodling, Pennsylvania State University
n Brenda Williams, Pennsylvania State University

Concurrent Session 2
The Regional Community Job Portal: www.GreaterLouisvilleWorks.com 2 3 4
n Eileen Pickett, Greater Louisville Inc.
n Collie R. King, MyCareerNetwork.com
n Ruth Gardner, Career Resources, Inc.
n Anna Larson, KentuckianaWorks

The Workforce Education and Career Assistance Network for You
n Rosalie Lane, Alabama Cooperative Extension System
n Ray Ali, West Virginia State College

National Workforce Development Web Site
n William Bomash, University of Minnesota
n Natalie Ferry, Pennsylvania State University

Concurrent Session 3
How to Ignite Your WIA Youth Councils into Action
n Helen Jones, Jones Consulting Services
n Anne Millane, Educational Services District #101, Spokane

Serving the Educational Needs of Our Youth Workforces: Collaboration Cooperative Extension and Department of Labor
n Kathleen Lodl, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Concurrent Session 4
Improving the Emerging Workforce through Career-Focused Mentoring: Where the Rubber Meets the Road in Business/Education Partnerships
n Andrea Applegate, Greater Columbus Chamber

Rio Grande Valley Community College Apprenticeship Training Alliance
n Wanda Garza, South Texas Community College
n Carlos Margo, South Texas Community College

Educational Opportunity Centers: A Federal Program Engaging and Developing the Low-Income Workforce through Education and Training
- Handout
n Dara Ware Allen, Pennsylvania State University
n Diane Athanas, Pennsylvania State University

Regional Rural Development Center Directors
n Bo Beaulieu, Southern Rural Development Center
n Cornelia Flora, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
n Mary Emery, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Tourism, Health Care, Agriculture and Technology
n Rick Larson, Universal Orlando
n Nancy Dinon, Orlando Regional Healthcare
n Walter Kates, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
n Owen Wentworth, Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Concurrent Session 1
Both Sides of the Work/Family Equation: Research and Outreach with Families of Divorce, Single Parents, and Workers with Highly Demanding Jobs
n Sandra J. Bailey, Montana State University
n Cynthia J. Schmiege, University of Idaho
n Anisa M. Zvonkovic, Oregon State University

"Specially Targeted": The Welfare-to-Work Experiences of Lone Mothers in Toronto, Canada
n Lea Caragata, Wilfrid Laurier University

Concurrent Session 2
Evaluating the California Community and Faith-based Initiative
n David Campbell, University of California at Davis

Concurrent Session 3
Missouri Family Development Training and Credentialing Program 2
n Deborah B. Smith, University of Missouri-Kansas City
n Megan McCarthy, Washington University

Concurrent Session 4
Strengthening Regional Manufacturers as a Strategy to Create Jobs
n Mary Emery, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Concurrent Session 1
Team Effort Creates New Training Pathways
n Gloria Kraft, Rutgers University
n Benjamin J. Wood, Department of Education

Tools to Encourage and Assist the Entrepreneur
n Glenn Muske, Oklahoma State University

Concurrent Session 2
Metropolitan College: The Business, Academia and Community Partnership Model
n Dan Ash, Metropolitan College
n Mike Boyle, University of Louisville Workforce Education Research Center
n Parminder Jassal, Greater Louisville Inc. (Chamber)

Creating Learning Communities: A Multi-University/Community Partnership
n John M. Huie, Purdue University
n Ann Holcombe, Indiana College Network
n Susan Tharp, Purdue University
n Susan Trees, Learning Network of Clinton County
n Carol Price, Learning Network of Clinton County

Concurrent Session 3
Youth Career Summits: Technical Careers: Preparing Youth for High Skilled and High Wage Careers
n Rosalind James, Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Unique Partnership Serves Tomorrow's Leaders
n Beth Palmer, The Oregon Consortium & Oregon Workforce Alliance
n Joan Loftis, SMSgt, Oregon Air National Guard

Concurrent Session 4
Building Partnerships for High School Reform: Preparing High School Students Today to be the Skilled Workforce of Tomorrow
n Andrea Applegate, Greater Columbus Chamber
n Mary Jo Reinhard, Columbus Public Schools

CareerOneStop
n Matthew St. Martin, CareerOneStop Service Center

Concurrent Session 1
Information Technology Training and Employment Program for Rural Communities
n Melvin Ustad, University of South Dakota

Partnering that Matters: Multiple Approaches to Rural Workforce Development
n Pamela Brown, Texas A&M University
n Nelwyn Hawkins, Texas A&M University
n Willie Mae Phillips, Texas A&M University
n Margaret Jover, Texas A&M University
n Donna White, Texas A&M University

Concurrent Session 2
Michigan State University Extension Greenhouse Grower Career Development Certificate Program in Spanish
n Juan Marinez, Michigan State University

Puerto Rico Extension Service Course for Farm Workers on Coffee Production
n Carmen Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico

Concurrent Session 3
Goodwill Industries of Denver and Adams County Department of Social Services: A Partnership for the Millennium
n Jenny Alber, Goodwill Industries of Denver
n Sally TenEyck, Adams County Department of Social Services

"The Working Class" a Career Development/Workforce Preparation Program
n Manola Erby, Alcorn State University

Concurrent Session 4
Mini-Society: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
n Carolyn Wissenbach, Pennsylvania State University