The 2006 Governor's Workforce Development Conference will be held May 17-18 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton.

Organizers note that the 1 ½ day conference will focus on:

• Tools/Technology & Labor market Information
• Collaboration/cooperation & Leadership
• Diversity in the Workplace
• Workforce & Economic Development
• Education & Training

Detailed information is available on the website www.GWDC.net.

-- Deanna Applehans, UW-Stout

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