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  • 18-20

CAEL 2009 International Conference
Chicago, Illinois

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Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLAs) stimulate discussion at the MAWD 2009 Conference - The Kansas City, Missouri based My LiLA Now workforce development initiative introduced the Lifelong Learning Account (LiLA) concept at the 2009 Missouri Association for Workforce Development Conference - held May 13-15... > read more

Even in tough times, some companies think training investment pays off
The Kansas City Star, May 13, 2009 > http://www.kansascity.com/196/story/1196070.html
The Olympian, May 19, 2009 > http://www.theolympian.com/business/wire/story/855269.html

LiLAs In National Publication - May 12, 2009 > read more

Now Is The Time To Invest In Employee Education - April 3, 2009 > read more

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Helps Small Businesses > read more

Kansas City National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) Shop Meeting at Unitech, Lee's Summit, MO, on April 16, 2009 > view photos

Trabon Printing is latest local business to sponsor Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLAs) for employees
Long-time Kansas City printer, Trabon Printing, is the newest member of an elite club — employers who recognize the value of investing in their future workforce... > read more

The Legislative Breakfast Briefing on January 29th, 2009, attracted numerous Missouri House Representatives and Senators and served as a platform for... > read more

Letter from Missouri House Representative Cole McNary (R-086) > view letter

Lesson Learned: The Total Cost to Hire a New Employee > read more

Pennsylvania Manufacturers Find a New Way to Pay for Education and Training > read more

Jazzing It Up: Innovations in the LiLA Model  > view pdf document
Case Studies of Lifelong Learning Account Programs in Maine, Kansas City, and Washington State. – March 2009

Re-tooling Our Workforce to Meet the Nation’s Economic Priorities  > view pdf document
Investing in Our Greatest National Asset, by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) – November 2008

WORKFORCE WEEKLY  > view newsletter
Division of Workforce Development Director’s Download to Missouri Workforce Professionals.

Changing Lives through Lifelong Learning Accounts  > view brochure
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), a national non-profit organization working in partnership with business, higher education, government and labor to advance lifelong learning and promote educational opportunities that prepare our workforce to meet the challenges of a global economy.

Interview from the WIRED Academy in Boston, May 2008

Listen to the interview of Suzy Makalous.

 

Suzy Makalous
Director Lifelong Learning
OneKC WIRED