Webinar: Developing the Transportation Talent Pipeline

Tuesday, March 15, 2016
1:00-2:30pm Central (2:00-3:30pm Eastern)

Unfilled jobs hurt the competitive position of our businesses and our nation. This discussion will help leaders from business and industry, economic development, education, and workforce development learn about proven strategies for enhancing employer competitiveness and profitability through improved access to skilled workers.

Moderated and facilitated by Teresa Adams, Director, Midwest Transportation Workforce Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

• Why Must Industry Lead and How They Can Do It
  Michael Baker, Manager Strategic Planning & Innovation, Illinois Department of Commerce
• Strategies for Effective Business Engagement
  Trina Whatley, Business Relations Specialist, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
• Expanding Employer Leadership in Managing the Talent Pipeline
  Jason Tyszko, Executive Director, Center for Education and Workforce, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation

This webinar is free and open to the public, but is limited to 100 participants. You must register to participate.

*** Registration is now closed. A recording of the webinar will be available on March 16, 2016.***

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