Calendar - Thursday, September 04, 2008

Black River Technical College

Dr. Ed Gordon
"More & Better:  Preventing a Workforce Meltdown"

Program Description:  Outsourcing and relocation are bleeding away American jobs overseas.  Yet, in the United States experienced tech workers are retiring, and new skilled people are in short supply.  There are far too few educational programs preparing students for tech careers, and training for current workers is largely inadequate in equipping them with the skills needed for coping with future demands.  Ed Gordon explores how some local communities in the United States are preparing for the future by forming alliances of community organizations, businesses, and educators to equip the current workforce and the next generation of workers with the skills required for the high-tech workplace.

Agenda

Wednesday, September 3, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm           Informal Dinner / Q & A Session         Conference Room
Attendees:  Area Business/Chamber                                        Business Technology Center

Thursday, September 4, 2008   
9:30 am - 10:45 am                  Keynote Presentation               Auditorium Randolph County
Attendees:  ALL Faculty, ALL Students                                     Development Center

Faculty Workshops                        Conference Room Business Technology Center

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm           Attendees:   Business Faculty, 1/3 Gen. Ed. Faculty

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm             Attendees:   Techincal Faculty, 1/3 Gen. Ed. Faculty

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm             Attendees:   Health Faculty, 1/3 Gen. Ed. Faculty

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm      Keynote Presentation        Randolph County Development Center
Attendees:  Open to the Public