Skills for America

EMSI ConferencePresentation by Karen ElzeySeptember 11, 20122

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What is Skills for Americas Future?Skills for Americas Future (SAF) is a non-partisan, employer-led initiative of the Aspen Institute.

It is a 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.

4Vision5Americas 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 Americas businesses more productive, innovative, and competitive.To help achieve this vision, Skills for Americas Future will take on two key roles:As a catalyst for change

As a thought-leader and constructive partner

Unique FeaturesSAF can capitalize on opportunities because of two features:

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11Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship Program12Images Sources: Mississippi Gulf Community College; Grainger1213Thank YouKaren ElzeyDirector, Skills for Americas FutureThe Aspen Institute1 Dupont Circle, Suite 700Washington, DC 20036karen.elzey@aspeninst.org