Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor
America’s workforce is the most competent and globally competitive. America’s Workforce Investment System plays an important role in maintaining that competitive advantage.
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Tapscott’s norms for the Net Generation
Freedom
Customization
Scrutiny
Integrity
Collaboration
Entertainment
Speed
Innovation
Don Tapscott, “Grown Up Digital”
Don previewed and discussed his new book Grown Up Digital at WFI 08. This new digital generation views technology in a transparent way. Further, they process information differently, in addition they represent significant cultural changes – including their multitasking abilities.
These changed put pressure on government, business, education and others to adapt to the different needs of this generation.
Think of this paradigm change… E-mail is considered antiquated technology by this generation. Instead, Skype, instant messages, and SMS text messaging technologies represent their communications taxonomy.
Brent Orrell, Deputy Asst. Director ETA
WIB’s around the country have embraced business outreach, by adding capacity within. Partnerships with FBO’s and non-profits have strengthened workforce development.
WFD needs to increase outreach to at-risk groups.
