Institute Insider

How can the state and nation address the economic distress of fast-rising unemployment, especially for those with low skills? How can current workforce development, education, and economic development programs be deployed flexibly? What would smart economic development for the longer-term look like in Minnesota. Join us on Tuesday, April 21, at 4 p.m. in Cowles Auditorium as an expert panel explores the national and regional (Minnesota) impacts of the current financial crisis on different industries and occupations and workers of different ages, genders, races, immigrant status, and educational attainment. Panelists include Ann Markusen, professor of regional economics, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs; Steve Hine, labor market information director, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Matt Kane, policy fellow for infrastructure and economic development, Growth and Justice; and Representative Jeanne Poppe, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division. Sean Kershaw, president of the Citizens League, will moderate the discussion.

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required to hhhrsvp@umn.edu. This is one in a series of programs designed to bring together experts to talk about the current state of the economy.