2020 has upended the many aspects of the professional and business world as we knew it. How can we crisis proof our communities and continue the collaborative mission building work bringing together local stakeholders going forward? This session will discuss best practices to help communities recover during these uncertain times and plan the future for […]
Continue ReadingThe scale of the current pandemic-driven economic crisis is unprecedented. What does the future hold for businesses, workers, and jobseekers as states move forward with reopening the economy? Can we expect a speedy recovery? The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) and its affiliated associations invite you to participate in a conversation with Tom Barkin, […]
Continue ReadingIn 2018, Northern Virginia became the envy of the nation when Amazon announced that it would build HQ2 at National Landing – a newly-named neighborhood that crosses the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. The region was successful for a myriad of reasons but the single most important factor, according to […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia employers have a rapidly growing need for a skilled cybersecurity workforce, but the state’s educational institutions are currently unable to supply enough workers to meet their demand. The California Community Colleges Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research (COE) produced a report, focused on nine common and specialized cybersecurity work roles, to quantify employer […]
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