Building the workforce of the 21st century will be the topic addressed by a panel of experts on March 2, when the President’s Speaker Series resumes at Cal State Monterey Bay.

A thriving Monterey Bay region requires a skilled, educated workforce to power future high-tech, high-value, sustainable industries of the 21st century. How can we identify what skills academic and vocational institutions should teach their students to help us achieve these goals? What are the new educational and training models that leverage technology to connect students and workers with the jobs and companies of the future?

Panelists include:

This year’s speaker series is made possible by a generous contribution from Bud and Rebecca Colligan.

The discussion will start at 3:30 p.m. in the World Theater on Sixth Avenue near A Street. A question-and-answer session and a public reception will follow.

The community is invited to this free event. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling the World Theater box office at 582-4580, or online.

To request special accommodations or for more information, call the box office.

The speaker series is in keeping with Cal State Monterey Bay’s role as a community resource, providing forums for provocative discussions that can impact thought and action on issues important to our community.

Published Feb. 8, 2016