NNAPF Workforce Development Forum 2008

Currently NNAPF is in the process of organizing an exciting and comprehensive National Aboriginal Workfoce Development Forum which intends to Bridge the Gap between Decision-Makers, Researchers, and the Front-Line Wellness/Addictions Workforce entitled Health, Addictions and Mental Health/Wellness - Joining Forces for Tomorrow: February 24-28, 2008 at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel.

The Forum will bring together NNAPF’s Regional Working Groups, national leaders, decision-makers, program, policy and front-line workers. It will provide information sharing and showcase research, best practices and promising approaches. Furthermore the Forum will offer information that will better inform supervisors, managers, executive directors, community leaders and policy makers on work force development issues that will contribute to the advancement of the Aboriginal wellness/addictions workforce nationwide, through the inclusion and introduction of the following themes:

1. Structural Supports for Public Policy targeting WFD Strategies
2. Workforce Recruitment, Retention and the Job Environment
3. Education, Training and Certification—Gains and Gaps
4. Information Supports—New Developments in the WFD Field
5. Research and Outcome Measures—Where’s the Evidence?

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• Agenda
• Registration Introduction
• Registration Form
• Applicant Sponsorship Application Form
• Corporate Sponsors' Letter
• Corporate Sponsors' Contribution Form
• Forum 2008 Poster
• Call for Abstracts (Info)
• Call for Abstracts Form (PDF)
• Call for Abstracts Form (DOC)