Presentation by Karen Elzey September 11 2012 2 3 What is Skills for Americas Future Skills for Americas Future SAF is a nonpartisan employerled initiative of the Aspen Institute ID: 483346
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EMSI ConferencePresentation by Karen Elzey
September 11, 2012Slide2
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What is Skills for America’s Future?Skills for America’s Future (SAF) is a non-partisan, employer-led initiative of the Aspen Institute.
It
is
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national network of partnerships among employers, community colleges, industry associations and other stakeholders.
These
partnerships are designed to ensure that American workers receive the necessary training to meet the skill needs of employers, giving them the opportunity to obtain and keep good jobs.
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Vision5America’s 21st century competitiveness depends on a workforce that can contribute up-to-date skills to grow our economy. Providing Americans with the opportunities to develop these skills will benefit each individual in his or her pursuit of a fulfilling life and help make America’s businesses more productive, innovative, and competitive
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To help achieve this vision, Skills for America’s Future will take on two key roles:
As a catalyst for change
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a thought-leader and constructive partner Slide6
Unique FeaturesSAF can capitalize on opportunities because of two features:6Slide7
Goals7Slide8
Partnership Types8Slide9
Achievements9Slide10
PG&E PowerPathway™ Program10Slide11
DiscoverYourSkills.com11Slide12
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship Program
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Images Sources: Mississippi Gulf Community College; GraingerSlide13
13Thank You
Karen Elzey
Director, Skills for America’s Future
The Aspen Institute
1 Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
karen.elzey@aspeninst.org