Jobs & Economy of the Future: Educating the Next Generation to Compete

Featuring an interview with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and a conversation with Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) along with an expert panel discussion on re-thinking higher education, the Jobs & Economy of the Future Town Hall will explore the ideas, efforts, and policies underway to provide students with the skills necessary to keep America competitive and enhance economic opportunities for tomorrow’s workforce.

Speaker and Presenter Information

-Arne Duncan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Education - Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Senator, U.S. Senate -Michael Greenstone, Director, The Hamilton Project - Kaya Henderson, Chancellor, DC Public Schools - Robert Mendenhall, President, Western Governors University - Amy Rosen, President & CEO, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Expected Number of Attendees

125

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Labor, Coast Guard, Census Bureau, USAID