Past Program
District Dialogues: Human Capital Decisions and the Future of Work
This event is part of the District Dialogues series. This session explored how the future of work is changing human capital decisions, what skills will be needed in the economy of tomorrow, and what this means for the region and country as a whole.
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Who Should Attend
This event is open to anyone interested in how the future of work is changing human capital decisions, including educators, school administrators, state and local policymakers, workforce development professionals, and community and business leaders.
Moderator and Panelists
Voices From the Field
In preparation for the Feb. 8 District Dialogues event, our Richmond Fed team traveled across the Fifth District to speak with experts in the fields of workforce development, education and industry and hear their thoughts on some common questions surrounding the future of work. Visit this page each week ahead of the event to see the latest video featuring our experts, then go follow the Richmond Fed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to explore the #DistrictDialogues hashtag and discover additional content and resources relating to the future of work.
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How are employers responding to the changing labor market?
Additional Resources
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What skills are needed in the future?
Additional Resource
- Article: Learning in the Fast Lane
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Will we see a change in how training is delivered or who pays for it?
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What are the tradeoffs between acquiring job-specific skills and getting a more general education?
Thank you to the following experts who shared insights from their fields in the videos:
- Shannon Blevins, Vice Chancellor, University of Virginia’s College at Wise
- Dr. Amy Firestone, Vice President, Apprenticeship Carolina™ for the South Carolina Technical College System
- Thomas Stith III, President, North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)
- Eric Terry, President, Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association (VRLTA)
- Alex Weld, Executive Director, Generation West Virginia