Workforce Development Policy and the Economy: Looking to the Future

April 3, 2007
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Urban Institute
2100 M Street N.W., 5th Floor
Washington, D.C.

The U.S. labor market has changed drastically in recent decades, and further turmoil is expected as the population ages and immigration and offshoring of jobs continue. Panelists discussed ways to respond to shocks buffeting the U.S. workforce, including policies that promote education and skill development among workers.

Welcome
	Robert Reischauer, Urban Institute
Opening Remarks / Overview
	Jodie Allen, Pew Research Center
Presentations
	Harry Holzer, Urban Institute
	Gay Gilbert, U.S. Department of Labor
	Andy Van Kleunen, The Workforce Alliance
	Richard Hobbie, National Association of State Workforce Agencies
	Question and answer session
Complete Recording
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