Contact: Sandy Rodriguez - Capital Workforce Partners– A Member of CT Workforce Development Council
Phone: 860-522-1111x235 Email:srodriguez@capitalworkforce.org
MEDIA ALERT – November 18th Statewide Policy Forum:
“Connecticut’s Workforce Challenge: Supplying the Demand”
What: A policy forum for Connecticut’s elected officials, business leaders, educators, and workforce experts
When: Friday, November 18, 2005 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Saint Clement’s Castle, Portland, CT (near Middletown)
Why:
- Connecticut is facing a skilled worker shortage that threatens the state’s competitive position
- By coming together to understand the problems and discuss potential solutions, leaders can create an action plan to avert the crisis and strengthen Connecticut’s prospects
Why cover this event:
- Access to policymakers and business leaders
- New insights into one of the key strategic issues facing all regions of CT
- Press-friendly event with great photo opportunities
Program highlights:
8:30-9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Keynote Address: Ed Barlow, nationally known futurist and President of Creating the Future, Inc. will help participating leaders envision and prepare for the workforce demands facing CT
10:15-10:30 Break, including photo ops and press ops
10:30-12:00 CEO Panel: Steve Gunderson, a veteran of 16 years in Congress will lead a panel of 5 chief executives from premiere CT companies in an analysis of the employment, educational, and economic challenges of remaining competitive in the global marketplace
12:00-1:00 Lunch
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