Award Recipient Meeting: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Workshop: Wednesday - Thursday, October 23 – 24, 2024
Research Triangle Park, NC

Meeting Details

The NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) Award Recipient Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The Award Recipient Meeting will be in-person only and will take place on the NIEHS campus in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Purpose of the Award Recipient Meeting
The semi-annual WTP Award Recipient Meeting brings grantees together to provide program updates, exchange information regarding training, and discover new areas of interest.

WTP Workshop Details

The WTP Workshop will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 – 24, 2024. The workshop is tentatively scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday. The workshop will be in-person only and will take place on the NIEHS campus in Research Triangle Park, NC.

This workshop will involve discussions about specific hazards in high-risk industries and new issues that are on the horizon with alternative energy sources. Safety issues and training approaches for workers in manufacturing, food processing, and the maritime industries will be discussed in more detail. Workshop participants will share successes and challenges of partnerships with higher education (e.g., community colleges and historically Black colleges and universities) and small businesses to build skills and capacity in the workforce. Participants will also discuss approaches needed to ensure occupational safety and equity for hardly reached workers, such as gig/temp workers, migrant workers, and limited English-speaking audiences.

Workshop Objectives

• Identify training approaches and opportunities as they relate to emerging issues, such as alternative energy sources, and high-risk or rapidly evolving industries.
• Discuss the benefit of strategic partnerships with education (e.g., community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, other universities) and small businesses for workforce development.
• Discuss challenges and opportunities for training hardly reached workers in high-risk or evolving industries (e.g., migrant workers, temp workers, etc.)

Meeting Location

The meetings will be held at:

NIEHS
Building 101, Rodbell Auditorium
111 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Registration

Registration is now open! Registration will close on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Group Dinner

A working dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 22 at Buffalo Wild Wings (6709 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713). The restaurant is within walking distance of the Hilton Garden Inn. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available and separate checks will be provided. Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to participate so appropriate reservations can be made.

Accommodations and Transportation

Please visit the Accommodations page for information about the group room block.

Please note: The NIEHS shuttle bus is not running at this time. You are encouraged to rent a car, carpool with others, or take a cab/ride share. Please visit the Transportation and Security page for the latest details.

American Disabilities Act Accommodation Requests

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to participate in these events should contact Kerri Voelker at voice telephone: 919-794-4710 or email: kvoelker@michaeldbaker.com. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Requests should be made at least 5 business days in advance of the event.

Questions?

Please contact Kerri Voelker at 919-794-4710 or kvoelker@michaeldbaker.com with questions.