Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
7-1-2011 2:30 PM
End Date
7-1-2011 3:00 PM
Description
Where we are today: high unemployment, an economy in decline, poor K-12 education with a low graduation rate, an overburdened transportation system, a narrowly focused economy, an unrecognized university system, and mounting health care concerns. Where we need to be: a stable, diversified economy, a competitive K12 education system, a research oriented university system, local access to quality medical care, high quality of life, an integrated transportation system, and a competitive business cost structure.
Keywords
Diversification in industry; Economic development – Effect of education on; Economic policy; Job creation; Labor supply – Effect of education on; Manpower policy; Nevada; Occupational training; Public-private sector cooperation; Recessions; Unemployment; Working class – Education
Disciplines
Business | Economic Policy | Economics | Education | Education Policy | Growth and Development
Language
English
Nevada's next steps: Economic development in Nevada
JMills_PPt_1-7-2011.pdf (95 kB)
Nevada's next steps: Renewing Nevada's economy
COinS
Nevada's next steps: Locally based strategies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Where we are today: high unemployment, an economy in decline, poor K-12 education with a low graduation rate, an overburdened transportation system, a narrowly focused economy, an unrecognized university system, and mounting health care concerns. Where we need to be: a stable, diversified economy, a competitive K12 education system, a research oriented university system, local access to quality medical care, high quality of life, an integrated transportation system, and a competitive business cost structure.
Comments
Moderator: Phil Satre, Chairman of the Board, NV Energy & International Gaming Technology
Audio/Video
File size: 52.9 megabytes
First attached file: 21 PowerPoint slides
Second attached file: 11 PowerPoint slides