DT #361: Education with Purpose: Call to Action with Mark Perna

<p>In this episode, Forbes contributor Mark Perna is back to discuss the current state of the US workforce and what the economic development community can do about it.</p> <p>This show is also your invitation to join Mark on the upcoming <strong>2021 Education with Purpose: Call to Action</strong> live virtual event on October 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST.  <a href= "https://educationwithpurpose.com/cta/">Register Here</a></p> <p>To thrive in a rapidly changing world, young people need a dynamic competitive advantage in their education and career journey. Unify and empower your organization and stakeholders to deliver this advantage at the 2021 Education with Purpose: Call to Action. It’s time to shift the paradigm in education, workforce, and economic development—and make students career-ready, period.</p> <p>Shift the paradigm in your community<br /> • Start walking in lock-step toward a shared vision<br /> • Give students a dynamic competitive advantage<br /> • Bridge the national skills gap by starting with the “awareness gap”<br /> • Empower all students to become career-ready, period</p> <p><strong>Show Links:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://educationwithpurpose.com/cta/">Education with Purpose: Call to Action Event</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/markperna">Mark Perna</a></p> <p><strong>Mark Perna Bio</strong></p> <p>Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS Results, a full-service strategic communications and consulting firm at the forefront of the national paradigm shift in education and workforce development. As an international generational expert, Mark has devoted his career to empowering educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today’s young people.</p> <p>Mark, who serves on the Advisory Council for the Coalition for Career Development in Washington, DC, has helped countless parents, schools, districts, businesses, and state organizations across North America to connect more effectively with the younger generations. He delivers more than 70 virtual a