Ahead of this year’s State of the Region event on Thursday, Dec. 5 at Ford Field, “Detroit 2030: From Education Crisis to Talent Hub” provided a detailed report and discussion on how the region’s education institutions are preparing students for college and the jobs of the future.
Agenda:
Doors Open
10 a.m. | Gate G entrance (St. Antoine)
Registration
10:15 a.m. | Hall of Legends (3rd Floor)
Welcome
Speaker: Tammy Carnrike, Chief Operating Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
The War for Talent: A Global View
Speaker: George Corona, Retired President and CEO, Kelly Services
10:30 a.m.
The State of Education Report
Speaker: Tammy Carnrike, Chief Operating Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
10:45 a.m.
The State of Education: Detroit’s Turnaround
Speaker: Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community District
Interviewer: Tammy Carnrike, Chief Operating Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber
11 a.m.
“The Daniel Little Award” for Excellence in Educational Leadership
Honoree: M. Roy Wilson, President, Wayne State University
Presented by: Greg Handel, Vice President, Education and Talent Programs, Detroit Regional Chamber
Detroit’s Talent Market: Now vs. the Future
Panelists: Brandy Johnson, Policy Advisor, Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development, State of Michigan
Frank Venegas Jr., Chairman and CEO, Ideal Group
KimArie Yowell, Vice President, Talent Development, Quicken Loans
Moderator: John Gallagher, Senior Business Columnist, Detroit Free Press
Program followed immediately by the 2019-2020 State of the Region presentation with lunch service at 11:30 a.m. in the Atrium.
For more information, please contact Katy Palahang at 313.596.0384.
A table sponsorship is recommended to guarantee seats for a group.
The 2019-2020 State of the Region offers a number of affordable sponsorship opportunities to gain brand awareness and exposure for your business. For more information, please contact Jim Connarn at 313.596.0391.
