PWDA Youth Summit 2025 Workshop Submissions |
PWDA's Next Gen Youth Summit will bring together workforce development professionals who serve youth to network with peers, share ideas and experiences, and discover new and innovative programs, products, and services. Our goal is to convene these stakeholders together so that we can collaboratively increase opportunities for youth and young adults in Pennsylvania and better understand the issues impacting them. The event will hold innovative, thought-provoking presentations, workshops, development and networking opportunities that attendees can utilize and embed in their daily professional activities.
Submit your workshop proposal for PWDA's Next Gen Youth Workforce Summit
March 10-11, 2025 | Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
DEADLINE FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS: JANUARY 17, 2025
TRACKS:
Workshops content MUST fit under one of the following tracks: 1) Bridging Education & Workforce, Career Pathways, & Addressing Skills Gaps; 2) Innovative Program Design, Outcomes & Collaborative Methods; 3) Engagement & Next Generational Strategies; 4) Youth Workforce Resilience & Social Determinants of Health; 5) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
AUDIENCE:
Past attendees of PWDA’s Youth Summits include staff of local workforce development areas, service providers, education and training institutions, economic development, community-based organizations, local/county government, state agency partners, along with a “who’s who” among workforce development decision-makers and professionals.
Past attendees of PWDA’s Youth Summits include staff of local workforce development areas, service providers, education and training institutions, economic development, community-based organizations, local/county government, state agency partners, along with a “who’s who” among workforce development decision-makers and professionals.
FORMAT:
Workshops are scheduled in 1 hour increments and can feature up to three (3) speakers. Will your workshop be formatted as a lecture? Panel discussion? Group interaction/discussion? Hands-on demonstration? What works best with the content you're presenting? Keep this in mind when submitting your proposal.
Workshops are scheduled in 1 hour increments and can feature up to three (3) speakers. Will your workshop be formatted as a lecture? Panel discussion? Group interaction/discussion? Hands-on demonstration? What works best with the content you're presenting? Keep this in mind when submitting your proposal.
WORKSHOP SELECTION:
Workshops that demonstrate the ability to embed presentation content into the professional workplace of attendees are highly valued.
Workshops that demonstrate the ability to embed presentation content into the professional workplace of attendees are highly valued.
MATERIALS:
Presenters are responsible for providing copies of workshop materials (PPT, handout, etc.) to PWDA by March 3, 2025, prior to the Youth Workforce Summit. While we do not know how many participants will be in your session, each room can accommodate around 40 people. Please keep this in mind if you have printed materials.
Presenters are responsible for providing copies of workshop materials (PPT, handout, etc.) to PWDA by March 3, 2025, prior to the Youth Workforce Summit. While we do not know how many participants will be in your session, each room can accommodate around 40 people. Please keep this in mind if you have printed materials.
AUDIO/VISUAL:
PWDA strongly encourages interactive workshops, including the use of audio and/or visuals in your presentations. Each workshop room will have an LCD projector and screen.
PWDA strongly encourages interactive workshops, including the use of audio and/or visuals in your presentations. Each workshop room will have an LCD projector and screen.
SUMMIT REGISTRATION:
PWDA can no longer provide complimentary conference registration to presenters. All presenters are expected to register for the conference; workshop only registration discounts will be available. If presenters intend to participate in the full event or full day, the standard registration fees apply. More information will be provided when workshop proposals are accepted.
PWDA can no longer provide complimentary conference registration to presenters. All presenters are expected to register for the conference; workshop only registration discounts will be available. If presenters intend to participate in the full event or full day, the standard registration fees apply. More information will be provided when workshop proposals are accepted.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Presenters are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. Room block information will be made available on the event website: https://members.pawork.org/events/Details/nextgen-youth-summit-2025-1210549?sourceTypeId=Website
Presenters are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. Room block information will be made available on the event website: https://members.pawork.org/events/Details/nextgen-youth-summit-2025-1210549?sourceTypeId=Website