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December 4th, 2009

On December 4th, Port Jobs & SkillUp Washington held an exciting policy forum and discussion with distinguished speakers from around the country.
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Dialogue, policy and action to improve educational attainment for Washington workers
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WATCH THE FORUM


Couldn't make it to the forum?  Watch it now!
 
Part I: Introductions and presentation by Irwin Kirsch (Educational Testing Service):

http://scctv.net/play/?f=portjobs_01.mp4&w=576&h=320


Part II: Presentation by Julie Strawn (Center for Law & Social Policy):

http://scctv.net/play/?f=portjobs_02.mp4&w=576&h=320


Part III: Panel presentations by Betsy McKay, Ricardo Estrada and Mark Martinez:

http://scctv.net/play/?f=portjobs_03.mp4&w=576&h=320


Part IV: Audience Q&A, Closing Remarks

http://scctv.net/play/?f=portjobs_04.mp4&w=576&h=320

WARNING: Good Jobs Ahead

FORUM DETAILS


WHEN:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 2009
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8:00am - 8:30am
Registration, coffee & pastries
Program 830am - 1230pm
View the Agenda

 WHERE:
South Seattle Community College
Georgetown Campus
6737 Corson Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98108
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FREE EVENT




Is Washington's workforce ready?



Today's workers will make up more than half of the 2017 workforce --
yet America has fallen behind in literacy and other critical skills.

How can we ensure that all of Washington's workers
have the skills to compete?

Join us on December 4th for a provocative policy forum,
as we hear from national and local experts about how we can improve opportunities for working adults and strengthen our state's businesses.

EVENT MODERATOR:
KCTS  9
*Host of KCTS 9 Connects, a weekly exploration of news,
politics and culture in the Pacific Northwest

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Irwin Kirsch
Educational Testing Service
*Author of America's Perfect Storm, a revealing report on the state of literacy and numeracy skills in America



Julie Strawn
Center for Law and Social Policy
*Author of several reports on state policies that improve opportunities for working adults


Ricardo Estrada, Instituto del Progreso Latino
*Directs Carreras en Salud, an award-winning career pathways program that helps those with limited English begin careers in the healthcare industry
Betsy McKay
McDonald's Corporation
*Directs English Under the Arches, a highly successful English learning and job training program for McDonald's employees



Mark Martinez
Pierce County Building & Construction Trades Council
*Developed the I-BEST/Roofers program, an innovative model that pairs ESL instruction with vocational training




FROM THE WORK STATION TO GRADUATION
June 5, 2009

Over 150 people attended
From the Work Station to Graduation,
bringing together community organizations,
policymakers, educators and investors to
discuss how Washington can improve post-
secondary completion for working adults.

Read what happened at the event

Access research and materials on education for working adults




Have an opinion about education policy in Washington?  Make your voice heard!  
 



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