Annual Workforce Summit to be Held February 2nd

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Workforce Alliance will hold the fifth Annual Palm Beach County Workforce Summit on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.  John G. Miller, nationally known author and business consultant on workforce issues, will be the speaker. His presentation will focus on principles explained in his best-selling books, "Personal Accountability and the QBQ!" and "Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional."

Kathryn Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Workforce Alliance, said, "We are very pleased to have John G. Miller as our keynote speaker.  He will be able to provide examples and suggestions for innovative solutions to workforce challenges based on the experiences of the numerous companies he has advised during his career.  His vision, principles and ideas will contribute to our own workforce development planning process for the benefit and continued advancement of Palm Beach County's economic and business interests."

Workforce Alliance hosts Annual Workforce Summits to link nationally recognized authorities on workplace issues with local business and community leaders. The fifth annual Summit will be held at the Kravis Center on February 2, 2011.  The registration and networking start at 7:30 a.m. and Mr. Miller's presentation will begin at 8:00 a.m. The $50 per person admission fee covers participation in the seminar, breakfast and a copy of the book, Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional. The session closes at 11:30 a.m. with a question and answer opportunity for attendees.

Individuals interested in attending the event are encouraged to register online at Workforce Alliance's web site. Local businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, employers and community organizations with an interest in co-sponsoring the event and sharing their message with the audience can learn more by visiting www.pbcalliance.com.

Workforce Alliance is the non-profit company chartered by the State of Florida to develop and manage a workforce system in Palm Beach County.  It operates three Career Centers and two Professional Placement Centers and offers its professional services to all employers and job seekers in the County.

SOURCE Workforce Alliance