Gov. Inslee touts talent development, connectivity, innovation at workshop – Western Governors’ Association

Washington Governor Jay Inslee touted the nobility of all work, the importance of developing talent, and the critical importance of innovation in his opening keynote at the Western Governors’ Workforce Development Initiative workshop http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUTzz3REg8LilmRDPYTEaBP7R_Ty-QZMKbkhGbOujt17MwS-JhHxG7b3QCACrWFrxJ6b8NbKvtXoTnpYZd3GFXX17jumVa-9gfFFuldS4sGs__YpMoMSPsC6ZAI0SX_n6c682TWwC5Bd3qFfw-w2rsZUQh7MWsd9rAwhUScQxFk12bi8eeyaufI2ojANs0pvQIWQKPFZ-4gOro-ASk75zxxgdkBoRnsRKx&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== in Seattle. The Governor recalled how working as a painter while a young man taught him that a job well done can become part of a person’s identity, "that all work is noble work." He also shared the state’s job creation "pillars" of talent, connectivity and innovation. Watch the keynote http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUloCiOByFDydgzrKtYiPSBoorOjladmLGeJa67LWr_nCLYQM2-qNU_Za9jPuSV7y5dv4-KqzYDPYx7fZirOjGtA23DWHShEJ0blNi49jGyOqXK__6IzZetu6CBa59OSNUDtQch7n0FLOdgAC4Nw4ARNH8qkHrKJd6V9_mWXPU47O2h2eS_F6iOURk8lhomPkZL3BWlpTnoCBfK11LIyCBXA2Al6mZa-Fl6bZqDFU-lRwoA70xTeOkRUk5opcZu1841NC4vTKP9Pq7x0c7fi9rYCwvXYQgpwbEk0X2WSoN8ppNd_aJMiNi-QwA9t0K3WIuW8NAruxhXY5A8uVf4zaQ_GbqTJqS2hYwyDRXO8wUtn0uYpL9UXc3AFe6ma_qgM4up5DSYuQzqKHBYefSGLTwCxsw2F5tS4hI5OnjgAkSuoP4NT16Yoc5Y6fdMaw8dUOscE9n4yCIlXbbRx_R0BAknxd9bfqNKwq1BF59fyhBtJDnoQ56S_tPJ-1SI-e8eTMd5490vxqPqjk7Ma8FQXsfDm23ZSnyznn-09zsmBEz-PWvZ_e8yfh97RlcRFezyW0IDefNt-9pO9VcEIaFlKm-jmzJ2HvOpau7IoDwt3L6PjHkHtavbqDDC3jIE1a45UtCwwvgWPEMZuWeHsulmODYe2ESV7DjsWfSuDSHKzSbM3NrtW3wO_8DMF4JCiJN4fH02PhV-aSxA9Fhqkv79rrrCwCr8qwRAfLa87-kcekyrHKTDDM3sOh-3-yOED_zKOWFR5cdtAOhd6M=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== and read a report on the first day http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUTzz3REg8LilmRDPYTEaBP7R_Ty-QZMKbkhGbOujt17MwS-JhHxG7b3QCACrWFrxJ6b8NbKvtXoTnpYZd3GFXX17jumVa-9gfFFuldS4sGs__YpMoMSPsC6ZAI0SX_n6c682TWwC5Bd3qFfw-w2rsZUQh7MWsd9rAwhUScQxFk12bi8eeyaufI2ojANs0pvQIWQKPFZ-4gOro-ASk75zxxgdkBoRnsRKx&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg==

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Welcome and Opening Remarks, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUqpciaVGUosEfQGEw7C-qK08Ro-3kie1nh7SqMfZmjegJ8VamaJQmQwTaQMz4AHyJCXMqei-BHZ1Dv3c19U_mWxdBY3U__hIn2AwP7ZOircn5YjKdwFBm7jBy7eXmNMeBE7Fmo_Y2QyY=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== : WGA Executive

Roundtable I: Career-Connected Learning http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUqpciaVGUosEfQGEw7C-qK08Ro-3kie1nh7SqMfZmjegJ8VamaJQmQwTaQMz4AHyJCXMqei-BHZ1Dv3c19U_mWxdBY3U__hIn2AwP7ZOircn5YjKdwFBm7jBy7eXmNMeBE7Fmo_Y2QyY=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== : Work-based learning opportunities for students, including internships, job shadowing and technical training programs critical for building pathways to careers.

Roundtable II http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUqpciaVGUosEfQGEw7C-qK08Ro-3kie1nh7SqMfZmjegJ8VamaJQmQwTaQMz4AHyJCXMqei-BHZ1Dv3c19U_mWxdBY3U__hIn2AwP7ZOircn5YjKdwFBm7jBy7eXmNMeBE7Fmo_Y2QyY=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== : Innovation in Apprenticeships: Lessons learned by Apprenti and the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee in expanding apprenticeships to new sectors, skills and population segments.

Panel: Addressing Policy Issues Related to Workforce http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUqpciaVGUosEfQGEw7C-qK08Ro-3kie1nh7SqMfZmjegJ8VamaJQmQwTaQMz4AHyJCXMqei-BHZ1Dv3c19U_mWxdBY3U__hIn2AwP7ZOircn5YjKdwFBm7jBy7eXmNMeBE7Fmo_Y2QyY=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== : Current policy steps that states are taking to be responsive to the needs of workers and employers to complement workforce goals.

Panel: A Model for Public-Private Partnership http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck8XAV1J7RLzUqpciaVGUosEfQGEw7C-qK08Ro-3kie1nh7SqMfZmjegJ8VamaJQmQwTaQMz4AHyJCXMqei-BHZ1Dv3c19U_mWxdBY3U__hIn2AwP7ZOircn5YjKdwFBm7jBy7eXmNMeBE7Fmo_Y2QyY=&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg== : An in-depth look at Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, a successful public-private partnership connecting youth from low-income or rural backgrounds to tech.
Watch Thursday’s Session Live (All times PT)

All sessions may be viewed on Facebook http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck5KwZLokvdGpfthzxVd2qXK2yFz8iu7ApJoI36N5Jrpnu3bFmHDW1AmGIS5YWWc8iZsmA75N_xErbtw8k8KPU4KlZnm9L8E1Cryfq-XOzoJo-TBJP_V2ox65JlG9lKZRSg==&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg==

Roundtable III: Filling the Post-Secondary Credential Gap (9:30 a.m.): Closing the skills gap and increasing access to credentials, especially among traditionally overlooked populations.

Keynote: Closing the Digital Divide (11 a.m.): Ryan Harkins, Director of State Affairs and Public Policy at Microsoft, will talk about expanding economic growth opportunities to the 23 million Americans living in rural communities without affordable broadband.

All sessions may be viewed on Facebook http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O6S3z-IuS1478qNk80plMWS2YUi-ClRVHxPfWHXAyzH1uGfWzeHck5KwZLokvdGpfthzxVd2qXK2yFz8iu7ApJoI36N5Jrpnu3bFmHDW1AmGIS5YWWc8iZsmA75N_xErbtw8k8KPU4KlZnm9L8E1Cryfq-XOzoJo-TBJP_V2ox65JlG9lKZRSg==&c=K0JaFDlIozaxS3u8_ur2TvDGEqpZ4FIq9SVDgmLktncfrY9u1XB2ew==&ch=rxy3c71tQoHN_nvKvCNOMHJTJvtebXF7SnO7sZdDQC_J_89dHtN4Wg==

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