For two days in Athens, nearly 400 leaders gathered from University System and Technical College System institutions, the Governor’s Office, state and local K-12, and key industry and community groups. National partners set the stage on the role of education in attracting and growing economic opportunities. Economic needs were deconstructed beyond jobs to show the skills and adaptability required of a relevant workforce. Participants encountered data and ideas that show the true potential of the state lies intrinsically with pursuing the potential of all individuals.
Regional teams from varied parties worked together in the afternoon to take this information and craft a vision for partnerships necessary to fulfill the needs of their region beginning with present day, thinking short term, and thinking long term.
The second day of the Summit will be devoted to the policy, metrics, and systems that will have a strong impact on the success of these partnerships.
More information about the 2013 Summit, including materials, presentations, and regional profiles, can be found here.
