Saturday, March 27, 2004
Researchers in Witchita predict a looming labor shortage as baby boomers retire. You can expect the same results in your state or region.
Folks in Wichita are at leaast focusing on the issue. Most plavces are not. Last week, Kansas Technical Training Institute proposed a $25 million to $30 million job training center in Wichita.
The idea is to attract students from across the Midwest to study aviation, manufacturing, health care and information technologies in Wichita, providing a ready source of educated workers.
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site:
Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber:
Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
Download some background information on me here.
Another wave coming: The aging workforce
