This is your chance to discuss how community development and educational leaders can work together to connect people with the right skills to the jobs ahead. This is another example in which those of you who think about workforce development can get ahead of the puck. And score a goal for all older communities.
The work that you do – building these bridges to opportunity – is about creating a better future for all of us who live in these special places. It will not be easy, and there is no quick fix, but it will be one of the most important things we can do. Thank you for participating in our program this year.