Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
7-1-2011 12:00 PM
End Date
7-1-2011 1:30 PM
Description
Gaming alone is no longer sufficient to sustain Nevada's economy. Education is the first and most important building block in developing Nevada's new economy. We can entice companies to take a look at Nevada, but if we cannot show them trained workforce, they will look elsewhere.
Keywords
Diversification in industry; Economic development – Effect of education on; Gambling industry; Job creation; Labor supply – Effect of education on; Nevada; Universities and colleges – Economic aspects
Disciplines
Business | Economic Policy | Economics | Education | Education Policy | Growth and Development | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
Language
English
COinS
Keynote: Research universities as engines for economic development and diversification
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Gaming alone is no longer sufficient to sustain Nevada's economy. Education is the first and most important building block in developing Nevada's new economy. We can entice companies to take a look at Nevada, but if we cannot show them trained workforce, they will look elsewhere.
Comments
Introduction: Steven Horsford , Majority Leader, Nevada State Senate
Audio/Video
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