This announcement might be of interest to some on this list.  The links 
provide additional information.  Participants chosen must cover their 
expenses, but this is not a commercial venture.  Read on, if interested.
Donna

Donna JG Brian
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Center for Literacy Studies at The University of Tennessee
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>Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:20:27 -0500 (EST)

>From: The Aspen Institute <maureen.conway at aspeninst.org>

>Subject: Announcing the Sector Skills Academy

>To: djgbrian at utk.edu

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>Every field needs visionary, energetic people to explore new ideas and set 

>future directions. To support the next generation of innovative leaders in 

>sectoral workforce development, three organizations with deep roots in 

>this field have created the Sector Skills Academy, a unique opportunity 

>for peer learning, skills development and professional growth.

>

>Designed for leaders from community-based organizations, community 

>colleges, labor-management partnerships and business associations, the 

>Academy is a year long program involving workshops, mentoring, technical 

>assistance, and peer support. During the three 3-day workshops 

>participants will hear from leading sectoral practitioners, share ideas 

>and experiences, and develop lasting relationships that will influence the 

>future of sectoral workforce development strategies. As an integral part 

>of the Academy, each participant will design and begin implementing a new 

>or enhanced sectoral initiative compatible with their own organization's 

>vision and goals. Applicants should be involved in a current sector 

>initiative or undertaking a new initiative and have the authority within 

>their organization to lead such an effort.

>

>The Academy's second class of up to 24 participants will begin in June 

>2006. In addition to being exposed to innovative ideas and creative 

>leaders in today's sectoral development field, participants also have the 

>opportunity to work one-on-one with experienced professionals serving as 

>mentors.

>

>Applications to the Academy will be accepted through March 24, 2006. To 

>learn more about the Academy, visit: 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.v5zgj6aab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sectorskillsacademy.org>www.sectorskillsacademy.org. 

>

>

>Ready to apply? Download an 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.xitw4rbab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sectorskillsacademy.org%2FSSAapplication2006.doc>application 

>now.

>

>The Sector Skills Academy is a joint project of the 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.x5zgj6aab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspenwsi.org%2F>Aspen 

>Institute's Workforce Strategies Initiative, the 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.y5zgj6aab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nedlc.org%2Fnnsp%2F>National 

>Network of Sector Partners and 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.z5zgj6aab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ppv.org%2Findex.asp>Public/Private 

>Ventures, with principle support from the 

><http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=apsv5rbab.0.95zgj6aab.7k7vx7aab.634&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mott.org%2F>Charles 

>Stewart Mott Foundation.

>

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