World Affairs Council Event: Philadelphia "Workforce and Global Competitiveness"

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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

presents

Workforce and Global Competitiveness
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 — Evening

As countries around the world (including BRIC nations) have gained ground in educating their students, America's public schools have stalled. We rank approximately 15th in literacy, 24th in math and 21st in science, lagging behind a host of countries around the globe. Will the world continue to look to the U.S. for leadership in innovation? Which nations' successor generations will lead the world in talent and skills?  Our experts will discuss these and other issues surrounding education and the state of the U.S. labor market as well as the economic impact of an underprepared workforce.

Opening remarks by Jonas Prising, President - Americas, Manpower; National Chair, Junior Achievement

Panel discussion with:
Emily DeRocco, President of The Manufacturing Institute and its new National Center for the American Workforce
Lisa J. Nutter, President, Philadelphia Academies, Inc., a non-profit youth development organization that works in Philadelphia's public high schools
Charles E. Ryan, co-founder of UFG; Chairman of UFG Asset Management and Senior Advisor to Deutsche Bank AG.

Date:                     Wednesday, February 23, 2011

                       

Location:               Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Schedule:
5 p.m.                    Light hors d'oeuvre reception
5:45 p.m.               Program
7:45 p.m.               Adjournment

Cost:                     
Members               Light hors d'oeuvre reception; program with preferred seating: $45
                              Program only: $20

General public      Light hors d'oeuvre reception; program with preferred seating: $60
Program only: $35

Students (full-time students with valid ID — limited availability):  Program only: $10

Registration is required. Call 215-561-4700 or register securely online at www.wacphila.org.