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The Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges is pleased to host the 2016 National Association of Industry Specific Training Directors (NAISTD) Conference in Seattle Washington at the Edgewater Hotel October 2-5, 2016. Please make plans to join us for the sharing of best practices across the nation as well as local industry tours. All spouses and/or other department personnel are invited to participate.

Date: October 2-5, 2016

Location:
The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98021

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!

CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry and is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public advocacy. CompTIA certifications ensure professionals have the knowledge and skills to perform in IT job roles, including network security. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org

Alaska Airlines logoAlaska Airlines, together with its regional partners, flies 32 million customers a year to more than 110 cities throughout the United States, including Hawaii, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. With Alaska’s 17 global airline partners customers can also earn and redeem miles to more than 800 destinations worldwide. To learn more about Alaska Airlines and to book travel, visit www.alaskaair.com. We hope to see you onboard a flight soon.

MicrosoftMicrosoft is the leading productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. www.microsoft.com

Tips-strategyTIP Strategies, Inc. (TIP) is a privately held economic development consultancy with offices in Austin and Seattle.  Established in 1995, TIP is committed to providing quality solutions for public and private sector clients.  In addition to the firm’s focus on strategic economic development planning, TIP has experience in entrepreneurship, target industry analysis, workforce and military. www.tipstrategies.com

 Tooling U-SME is the industry leader in manufacturing training. For more than 80 years, we have worked with manufacturers and educators to build training programs and support workforce learning initiatives. We offer an incredibly diverse suite of training resources including professional consultative services, online training content, instructor-led training, book and video content and industry-backed certifications. More than 210,000 individuals from 5,000 companies and over 400 educational facilities use us to strengthen the knowledge and skills of their manufacturing workforce.  Learn more at: www.toolingu.com

 Association of Washington BusinessAssociation of Washington Business – Formed in 1904, the Association of Washington Business is Washington’s oldest and largest statewide business association, and includes nearly 8,000 members representing 700,000 employees. AWB serves as both the state’s chamber of commerce and the manufacturing and technology association. While its membership includes major employers like Boeing, Microsoft and Weyerhaeuser, 90 percent of AWB members employ fewer than 100 people. More than half of AWB’s members employ fewer than 10. For more about AWB, visit www.awb.org.

wfpaWashington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) is a trade association representing private forest landowners in Washington State. Our members are large and small companies, individuals and families who grow, harvest and re-grow trees on about 4 million acres.  Today we operate in multiple arenas: predominately public policy and regulations, public information, K-12 environmental education, taxation, and with the legislature. WFPA members are committed to advancing sustainable forestry in Washington State to provide forest products and environmental benefits for the public. We establish balanced forest policies that encourage investment in forestland, protection of fish, water and wildlife and promote responsible forest management as a preferred land use. www.wfpa.org

 Washington Restaurant and Washington Lodging Association LogosWashington Restaurant and Washington Lodging Association – We are member-driven organizations focused on helping our members succeed. Both the Washington Restaurant & Washington Lodging Associations are proud to lead the state’s hospitality industry and serve our members. Through the efforts of our Education Foundation, we provide critical connections, resources, and events that center around cultivating solid job opportunities for youth and underserved populations seeking entry points into vibrant hospitality careers with unlimited potential. warestaurant.org  stayinwashington.com

 Chmura Economics & AnalyticsChmura Economics & Analytics – Chmura is committed to innovation, creativity, and achieving 100% customer satisfaction. We are dedicated folks who care about the  quality of their work, and for the image of their clients. We have the skill and experience to turn data into reliable information that supports confident decisions and the realization of bold goals. Our specialties include economic consulting, economic and workforce development, labor market studies, publications, and software development. www.chmuraecon.com

FESTOFesto is global engineering and manufacturing company that maintains its own training teams for customers around the world.
We are training. We are consulting. We are industry. We are the engineers of productivity.
Our portfolio combines training courses with tailor made assessment, eLearning, courseware and hands-on learning systems.  This unique integration increases effectiveness of learning. www.festo.com

ALCOAAlcoa Intalco Works is located near Cherry Point along the Strait of Georgia, in Ferndale, WA.

Intalco produces primary aluminum metal by the Hall-Heroult reduction process. The plant has three operational potlines, with two and a half currently running. The smelter is capable of producing 279,000 metric tons per year (mtpy) at full capacity. Its current capacity is approximately 229,000 mtpy. The plant employs 583 people in family-wage jobs and has an economic multiplier of 2.9 indirect jobs for every job at Intalco.  Intalco has an annual payroll of $65 Million, pays over $4.4 Million in local taxes, gives $250,000 in contributions to local partners and contributes $253 million to the Washington state economy.  The plant and employees are proud economic and environmental partners of our community and Washington state.  Alcoa Intalco Works Website

We’re the makers of Aplets & Cotlets, America’s favorite fruit-and-nut confection. Our company was founded by two enterprising Armenian immigrants who settled in the little town of Cashmere, located in the heart of the Washington State orchard country. In 1920 they created Aplets, made with apples and walnuts grown in local orchards. That original idea has expanded to the full line of fruit-and-nut candies and fine food gifts that you’ll find at www.libertyorchards.com. We offer unique and delicious sweets, excellent personalized service, and good value. We hope you enjoy browsing our site, we look forward to serving you!

 

Regular Pricing (Ends Sept. 6, 2016)

NAISTD Member

$ 375

Per Year

  • Includes Conference Registration
  • (individual who is responsible for industry specific job training program)

Associate Member

$ 375

Per Year

  • Includes Conference Registration
  • (works for organization represented by member)

Registered Observer

$ 600

Per Year

  • Includes Conference Registration
  •  (site selectors, consultants)

Guest

$ 250

Per Year

  • (only for friend or family who will NOT be in attendance for full conference – only receptions and dinner)

 

*** Last day to register is September 6, 2016 ***