Leaders and innovators from Pennsylvania's business, education and public sectors will convene to tackle the challenges and complexities of developing a 21st century workforce at the state's first JOBS 1st Summit, set for August 25 through 26 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
Among the highlights will be “The Game Changer: Energy = Jobs for Pennsylvania” (1 p.m. August 25), a conversation between Governor Tom Corbett and T. Boone Pickens, who built one of the nation’s largest independent oil companies. The pair will discuss the state’s energy policy and how it is preparing its citizens for energy jobs now and in the future.
“Make it in PA” will be a panel discussion focused on bringing manufacturing jobs home through innovation, targeted reshoring and talent development. Other conference topics include developing talent, enhancing employer involvement, using technology to foster the intersection between work and learning, and building targeted talent pipelines for older workers, people with disabilities, veterans and former prisoners.
“Having a workforce ready to tackle the jobs of the 21st century is critical to the overall health of our economy,” says Gov. Corbett. “The JOBS 1st Summit will build on our efforts to align education, training and technology with employer needs.”
Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry
Writer: Elise Vider