DT #378: Developing Workforce Strategies and Solutions with Education and Business Partners with Mark Perna

<p>Let's get real for just a minute.  Solving workforce challenges is a bit like herding cats, isn't it?</p> <p>In this episode, Dennis brings back resident expert Mark Perna to offer tips and tricks to get education, business, and economic development to all speak the same language.</p> <p>Mark your calendar NOW for these upcoming events:</p> <p>EDUCATION WITH PURPOSE: CALL TO ACTION (March 22, 2022)</p> <p>EDUCATION WITH PURPOSE: TAKE ACTION CONFERENCE (September 21, 2022 in Cleveland, OH)</p> <p>To register and find out more, head to <a href= "https://educationwithpurpose.com/">Education with Purpose - 2022 Take Action Conference</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 and in-person keynote speeches annually and spoke at Harvard University by special invitation</p> <p>At Forbes.com, Mark publishes articles as a weekly contributor and records monthly Leadership videos produced in partnership with the Forbes editorial team. He has published many op-eds in national publications and interviews frequently on radio shows, television, and podcasts. Every weekday, he hosts the 90-second <em>Perna Syndicate</em> micro-podcast covering insights on education, careers, and workforce development. His award-winning bestseller, <em>Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purp