Description

Join Pennsylvania's largest annual gathering of workforce development professionals! Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the PWDA annual conference reflects on the impact of Pennsylvania's workforce development system over the years and highlights best practices, innovations, transformative approaches and leadership to meet the needs for Pennsylvania employers, workers. students, and communities. 

Look forward to seeing you in Hershey!

REGISTRATION

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Member 3/Day - $550 $515  |  2/Day -$520 $485   |   1/Day - $470 $435

Non-Member 3 Day - $605 $570  |  2/Day - $570 $535   | 1/Day - $533 $498

WHY Attend at PWDA??

Explore. Network. Innovate. Share. Learn. 

Make the most of your time and investment by attending the full conference across 3-days. Walk-away with inspiration and practical tools, tips, products, and insight for your professional interests. 

Note: CART services available for general sessions

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Be a Part of Pennsylvania's LARGEST Workforce Development Event.

 Details:   See EVENT PROSPECTUS 

Sign Up Now! 

Use the Custom Register Buttons At the Top of the Page 

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Explore the wide variety of benefits of sponsorship, including invaluable exposure to Pennsylvania's workforce development professionals, decision-makers, and influencers. Maximize your message and impact with all attendees through sponsorship. 

LODGING/HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR GUEST ROOM!

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY

Room Availability at the Hershey Lodge is limited: 
Wednesday night at the Lodge is sold out! To make hotel reservations, please book directly through Hershey Lodge website, using this link to receive the conference rate. If booking via phone, call 855-729-3108 and ask for the room block for the PWDA 40th Annual Conference. The conference rate is $194.00 a night plus taxes. 

The PWDA Room block expires on April 1, 2024. After this date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available.  

Alternative Hotel Option(s):
PWDA has secured additional room blocks for lodging as noted: 

• Courtyard Hershey Chocolate Avenue. Use this link to book your exclusive rate of $159.00 a night plus taxes.  Reservations must be made by Monday, April 8, 2024.  After this date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available. 

• Hilton Garden Inn, Hershey. Use this link to book your exclusive rate of $125.00 a night plus taxes *if prompted use group code: PWDA24 (under special rates). Reservations (and cancellations) must be made by 72 hours prior to the arrival date

WORKSHOPS 

Features over 50 workshops table talks and opportunities to share ideas, across multiple tracks focused on workforce development services, planning, investments, technology solutions, and more! 

Planned workshops and talks throughout the event can be viewed here or at the button below.

Workshops are tailored to meet the diverse needs of attendees. 
Missed the workshop deadline? 
Get in front of Conference attendees via a sponsorship and exhibit. 

Monitoring Mastery: Unveiling the Secrets
May 1, 2024, 8:00am-10:00am
Open to PWDA conference attendees. Join the Bureau of Workforce Development's (BWDA) Oversight Services team for an engaging training session where we explore the different types of monitoring through the lens of local workforce development. From program year monitoring to board recertification, we'll delve into various monitoring methodologies tailored to enhance your confidence in maintaining compliance in your local workforce area. Plus, get ready to put your knowledge to the test with our trivia game, covering everything from risk assessment to the Stevens Amendment!

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Disability & Etiquette Inclusion in the Workplace
May 1, 2024, 8:00am-10:00am
This training raises awareness and dispels myths about disability. Attendees will learn the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and practical tips for interacting with and including people with disabilities in both internal and external efforts.
Register Here

AGENDA AT-A GLANCE

SPEAKERS

We are pleased to welcome high-energy, relevant, and motivational leaders as keynote speakers at our Annual Conference! Our keynotes provide attendees the tools, resources, tips, and insights they need to improve their own knowledge and skills to serve our workforce system customers in impactful ways.

 AWARDS

It wouldn't be the Annual Conference if we didn't feature the best of the best employers, customers, and workforce professionals across Pennsylvania. 

Check out the 2023 Award Winners!