Training Workers in a Changing Economy

Date:	May 26, 2016
Time:	12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided
Location:	RAND Corporation 1776 Main Street Santa Monica, CA Complimentary parking at RAND

Program

The numbers seem to contradict each other: The state's unemployment rate is high, but employers are having trouble finding workers who are trained for the jobs that are available. How do state leaders confront workforce shortages, an education system that isn't keeping pace with 21st century labor market demands, and younger generations that are unaware of career opportunities in high-demand occupations that require STEM skills? The 2016 state budget has $200 million proposed for a "Strong Workforce Program," which requires community colleges to expand access to career technical education courses and programs, and $48 million annually allocated to an existing career technical education program that would increase collaboration between K-12 schools and community colleges. Join us in hearing about whether existing or proposed federal and state efforts to address this critical issue will succeed, and how public-private partnerships are helping to develop a job-driven U.S. workforce and training system.

Featured Speakers

Attend the Roundtable

This roundtable discussion is for staff of elected officials in California. Free parking is available for registered guests. A conference call number will be provided to registered guests unable to participate in person. RSVP by email to California@rand.org by May 23.