On November 30th, The Hamilton Project at Brookings held forum and released new policy proposals on training programs geared toward the needs of today’s workforce. In a rapidly- changing global economy, the skills of some workers have become less valuable, while other skills are in short supply. By collaborating with industry partners and drawing on evidence about what works, training programs can better prepare workers for jobs in growing industries.
A diverse group of policy leaders, stakeholders and training experts participated in the forum to share a range of perspectives, including White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Alan Krueger, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Siemens President and CEO Eric Spiegel.
Following the roundtable discussions, the panelists took audience questions.
Learn more about The Hamilton Project Policy Innovation prize here.
Agenda
Welcome and Announcement of 2011 Hamilton Project Policy Innovation Prize Winner
Robert E. Rubin
Co-Chair, Council on Foreign Relations
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
Moderated Discussion: Human Capital, Economic Growth, and Job Creation in the New Millennium
Alan B. Krueger
Chairman, White House Council of Economic Advisers
Moderator: Robert E. Rubin
Co-Chair, Council on Foreign Relations
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
Roundtable: Creating More-Effective Education and Workforce Development Systems in the States
Author: Harry Holzer
Professor of Public Policy, Georgetown University
Moderator: Michael Greenstone
Senior Fellow and Director, The Hamilton Project
The Brookings Institution
Discussant Rhandi Berth
Vice President, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Discussant: Maureen Conway
Executive Director, Economic Opportunities Program, The Aspen Institute
Discussant: Steven VanAusdle
President, Walla Walla Community College
Roundtable: Opportunities to Reduce Displaced Workers’ Earnings Losses Through Retraining
Author: Louis Jacobson
President, New Horizons Economic Research
Moderator: Michael Greenstone
Senior Fellow and Director, The Hamilton Project
The Brookings Institution
Discussant: Rhandi Berth
Vice President, Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership
Discussant: Daniel Marschall
Legislative and Policy Specialist for Workforce Issues, AFL-CIO
Discussant: Steven VanAusdle
President, Walla Walla Community College
Remarks
The Honorable Patty Murray (D- Wash.)
United States Senate
Moderated Discussion: Apprenticeships and Training for America’s Jobs of the Future
Eric A. Spiegel
President and CEO, Siemens Corporation and CEO of the U.S. Region
Moderator: Roger C. Altman
Founder and Chairman, Evercore Partners
