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SUMMARY:State of Economic Impact: Workforce Starts Here
DESCRIPTION:A strong workforce doesn't happen by accident\, it starts with education.\n\n \n\nAs the leading voice for business in Fort Worth\, the Fort Worth Chamber understands that the long-term success of our economy depends on developing a talent pipeline that meets the needs of employers today and in the future. From public schools to higher education institutions\, innovative partnerships are creating new opportunities for students while addressing critical workforce demands across our region. \n\n\n\nJoin business\, education\, and community leaders for the Fort Worth Chamber's annual State of Economic Impact\, presented by UTA West\, where we will explore how education is shaping the future of Fort Worth's workforce and economy. \n\n\n\nThe program will feature The Business of Education\, a fireside conversation with Fort Worth Chamber President & CEO Steve Montgomery\, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata\, and moderator Bobby Adieh\, Dean of Texas A&M University School of Law and member of the Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers. Together\, they will discuss the vital connection between public education\, workforce readiness\, and economic competitiveness\, as well as the role business leaders can play in supporting student success and strengthening Fort Worth's future. \n\n\n\nThe event will also include From Classroom to Career: Meeting Tarrant County Workforce Needs\, a panel highlighting innovative education programs developed in direct response to industry demand. Learn how local school districts and higher education institutions are creating pathways to high-demand careers through programs such as industrial refrigeration\, crane operation and rigging\, hospitality management\, and air traffic control\, equipping students with the skills employers need and helping businesses build the workforce of tomorrow. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a business leader\, educator\, workforce development professional\, or community stakeholder\, this conversation will provide valuable insight into the partnerships\, programs\, and strategies helping ensure that workforce starts here\, in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. \n\n\n\nThe future of our economy begins in our classrooms. Be part of the conversation.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW73313600 BCX8" font-size:="" segoe="" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: " ui="">\n<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">A strong workforce&nbsp\;doesn&#39\;t&nbsp\;happen by accident\, it starts with education.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nAs the leading voice for business in Fort Worth\, the Fort Worth Chamber understands that the long-term success of our economy depends on developing a talent pipeline that meets the needs of employers today and in the future. From public schools to higher education institutions\, innovative partnerships are creating new opportunities for students while addressing critical workforce demands across our region.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nJoin business\, education\, and community leaders for the Fort Worth Chamber&#39\;s annual&nbsp\;<strong>State of Economic Impact</strong>\, <em><span style="color:#000000\;">presented by </span><strong><a href="https://www.uta.edu/west"><span style="color:#000000\;">UTA West</span></a></strong></em>\,&nbsp\;where we will explore how education is shaping the future of Fort Worth&#39\;s workforce and economy.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe program will feature&nbsp\;<strong>The Business of Education</strong>\, a fireside conversation with Fort Worth Chamber President &amp\; CEO Steve Montgomery\, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata\, and moderator Bobby Adieh\, Dean of Texas A&amp\;M University School of Law and member of the Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers. Together\, they will discuss the vital connection between public education\, workforce readiness\, and economic competitiveness\, as well as the role business leaders can play in supporting student success and strengthening Fort Worth&#39\;s future.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe event will also include&nbsp\;<strong>From Classroom to Career: Meeting Tarrant County Workforce Needs</strong>\, a panel highlighting innovative education programs developed in direct response to industry demand. Learn how local school districts and higher education institutions are creating pathways to high-demand careers through programs such as industrial refrigeration\, crane operation and rigging\, hospitality management\, and air traffic control\, equipping students with the skills employers need and helping businesses build the workforce of tomorrow.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nWhether you are a business leader\, educator\, workforce development professional\, or community stakeholder\, this conversation will&nbsp\;provide&nbsp\;valuable insight into the partnerships\, programs\, and strategies helping ensure that workforce starts here\, in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>The future of our economy begins in our classrooms. Be part of the conversation.</strong>&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Kimbell Art Museum- Piano Auditorium
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URL:http://business.fortworthchamber.com/events/details/state-of-economic-impact-workforce-starts-here-22847
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