Closing the Middle Skills Gap – Innovation in Minnesota’s Education Sector
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There are currently 6.9 million job openings across the U.S., nearly half of which are “middle-skill jobs” – jobs that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. As students strive for an educational path that leads to a career, and businesses seek out skilled talent, we must consider new avenues to bridge that gap.
Join ECMC Group, ECMC Foundation, EdNorth, and the Minnesota Cup for a thought-provoking panel discussion about the intersection between education, policy, and innovation, and the role each plays in closing the middle skills gap, featuring individuals from each of those sectors.
Moderator:
Aanand Radia, Managing Director, University Ventures
Panelists:
Mitch DeJong, Chief Technology Officer for Design Ready Controls
Kim Taylor, Founder / CEO of Cluster, Inc.
Louis King, President & CEO of Summit Academy OIC
Jeremy Hanson Willis, Deputy Commissioner Workforce Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Schedule
5pm: Arrival and Networking
5:45pm: Opening remarks: Jessica Berg, Director of MN Cup and Jeremy Wheaton, President & CEO, ECMC Group
6:00pm: Panel discussion & Q&A
7:00pm: Social and Networking