Frontline Workforce Association
Summary
The Frontline Workforce Association (FWA) was formed in the Fall of 2010 as a way to help frontline providers stay in touch outside of formal Frontline Focus trainings. The goal of FWA is to connect frontline professionals in a way that enables them to better collaborate, support one another, and make referrals. Specifically, FWA provides free access to networking, continuing education, and professional development opportunities. The group is open to all frontline job developers, regardless of their past involvement with Frontline Focus.
FWA meets bi-monthly, or six times a year, focusing on topics of interest to frontline staff. FWA also hosts quarterly social gatherings as a way for frontline job developers to meet other like-minded professionals, share stories, relax, and recharge. The informational meetings are designed to be interactive and often include a chance to share best practices and troubleshoot common problems. Through these meetings, FWA not only offers a chance for professionals to develop their individual skill sets, but also an opportunity to increase their awareness of the workforce development field in Chicago and Illinois.
Individuals are welcome to attend as few or as many meetings as they wish. All meetings are free of charge.
Upcoming Meetings
Leadership and Laughs: Lessons from the Smothers Brothers
Date: January 26, 2012
Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Location: The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60613
RSVP: FREE! Advanced registration is required. Click here to register
Come kick off the new year with a fun and informational FWA meeting! In this interactive and thought-provoking presentation, Paul Fabbi and Wally Smith will step into the roles of the timeless comedic duo, the Smothers Brothers, to creatively present important lessons in leadership.
Some topics that will be covered include:
- Understanding ‘Accountability’
- Leaders as Storytellers
- The Importance of Humor in Leadership
- Addressing Disruptive Behavior
- The Critical Role of Followers
- Communication in Times of Change
Following the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to practice some of these lessons in small groups and consider how to integrate these ideas into your everyday work.
Transportation
The Center on Halsted is located at 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, near Waveland Ave.
This location is accessible by the Red Line Addison stop, as well as several bus lines. Should you choose to drive, free parking is available on Waveland and paid street parking is available on Halsted. Please do NOT park in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Advanced registration is required. Click here to register.
Past Meetings
- “Making Work ‘Work’ for You: Increasing Your Job Satisfaction” Handouts
- “Collaborative Networks, Blended Service Models” July 2011 Handouts
- “Tax Credits and Business Hiring Credits” May 2011 Handouts
- “Summer Hiring Trends” March 2011 Handouts
- “How to Launch a Business Advisory Council” January 2011 Handouts Video
- “Marketing 101: How to Develop Materials for Employers” November 2010 Handouts
Happy Hour Events
Join your fellow frontline providers at quarterly Happy Hour events! Meet, mingle, and reconnect with job developers from across the Chicagoland area (cash bar–drink specials and appetizers for purchase).
The next Happy Hour is TBD
Contact
The Frontline Workforce Association is guided by a steering committee. If you are interested in getting involved with this committee to help choose future topics and direct the growth of FWA, please contact Ellen Johnson at ellen@cjc.net or 312-252-0460 x310.
