Informed by reporting I’ve done, I’m keen on making the case that entrepreneurship engagement and tech workforce support are bipartisan issues.
I led a workshop session on the topic at the Young, Smart, Local conference. Find my slides here. Below is the session abstract I roughly followed. (After the daytime conference, there was an evening reception, at which I am depicted above with my friend and collaborator Damon McWhite, photo by Sana’i Parker!)
By 2100, the global population is expected to decline, and already the American population is aging. This upends many economic development strategies of the 2010s that relied on attracting the big Millennial generation to active colleges and vibrant neighborhoods. As tourism, workforce development, and business attraction strategies merge, journalist Chris Wink, who founded and leads news organization Technical.ly, will share examples of how regions are maintaining dynamism while being mindful of these dominant global trends. This session will include data, trends, real-world examples, and advice.